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AEG lavamat 971 looking for a new home
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Post# 552063   10/26/2011 at 15:40 (4,559 days old) by jad ()        

I have loved this machine, but now it is time to set it free. It needs a service as yesterday it stopped filling with water. The engineer who has seen it before was very optimistic about fixing it, but I'm afraid I'm giving in to new and shiny.

It's listed on eBay, but as the new washer comes on Tuesday I would be interested in offers from people who could collect it soon.

eBay 300615641525 The link below is for the scheduled item which might change when it goes live in a few minutes.

Thanks

Jane


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Post# 552094 , Reply# 1   10/26/2011 at 17:43 (4,559 days old) by jad ()        

Proper eBay link below now, I hope.

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Post# 552181 , Reply# 2   10/27/2011 at 02:45 (4,559 days old) by HotpointFan (United Kingdom)        
Possability

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What part of Leeds are you in?

I might be able to make an offer!

Jacob


Post# 552182 , Reply# 3   10/27/2011 at 02:51 (4,559 days old) by aquarius8000 ()        

that is nice. the matching dryer sold on ebay last month!

Post# 552183 , Reply# 4   10/27/2011 at 03:00 (4,559 days old) by jad ()        

North Leeds in Kirkstall, near the abbey Jacob.

Post# 552184 , Reply# 5   10/27/2011 at 03:05 (4,559 days old) by jad ()        

Cool. I like the dryer with the plain front. Maybe whoever bought it wants the pair?

Post# 552187 , Reply# 6   10/27/2011 at 03:39 (4,559 days old) by HotpointFan (United Kingdom)        
Possibility...

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How old is it and how much would you want?

Jacob

P.S Chris - Got a mini White Knight!


Post# 552195 , Reply# 7   10/27/2011 at 06:25 (4,558 days old) by jad ()        
Mmmm...

We *think* it was 1986 or 1987, although can't guarantee it. All reasonable offers considered - the more so if it can be collected by Tuesday.

Post# 552232 , Reply# 8   10/27/2011 at 10:32 (4,558 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)        

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That dryer is from a later series than the washing machine. Technically they are not a matching set. The matching dryers would be from the Lavatherm 600 (vented dryers) and 700 (condenser dryers) series.

The dryer shown in the picture looks to me like a Lavatherm 320 (maybe 330), a vented dryer made in the 90's and matching to the Lavamat 600 series.

It's very well possible that the washing machine on offer here is a mid 80's machine.


Post# 552241 , Reply# 9   10/27/2011 at 12:00 (4,558 days old) by jad ()        

Thanks Foraloysius!

Post# 552386 , Reply# 10   10/28/2011 at 06:45 (4,557 days old) by boschlover1997 ()        
eaasy!!

i persnally think this is nothing major, it could just need a new inlet valve, which isnt a big job at all. you could probably even get an engineer out at it for cheap enough.
Its a good washer and you wont get a good one like that now, unless you go miele.
So, are you a washer fan or did you just make an account just to sell it? im sure someone on here will want that, its a classic!
Although thats not a hotpoint dryer next to it is it?!:(
George :)


Post# 552449 , Reply# 11   10/28/2011 at 15:02 (4,557 days old) by jad ()        
Washer newbie

Hi Boschlover1997. I joined up several months ago when I was finding out more about the washer. The engineer had already told me "they don't make them like that anymore" so a bit of googling and I found this site. I got some useful advice then when I was struggling with fabric conditioner, etc. I have enjoyed having such a sturdy machine (and can't afford a Miele replacement :( ) Feel a bit daunted about carrying on with it.

Ahem, yes that is a Hotpoint dryer, a present from my parents when our daughter was tiny and we were skint.


Post# 552461 , Reply# 12   10/28/2011 at 16:15 (4,557 days old) by boschlover1997 ()        

they are good dryers, but do not be fooled that all indesit made products(hotpoint) are good, the washers and dishwashers are terrible! the dryers are proving ok.
I am seriously considering this AEG washer to fix up, i will ask my parents about it and will probably end up getting a courier to collect it if i get it, how much you asking? i live in york
George


Post# 552462 , Reply# 13   10/28/2011 at 16:17 (4,557 days old) by boschlover1997 ()        

btw, if you dont know much about washing machines,
if you cant afford much i would get a bottom of the line LG or a bottom of the line Bosch replacement. if youve picked up i would say a more sophisticated Bosch or another AEG


Post# 552464 , Reply# 14   10/28/2011 at 16:28 (4,557 days old) by optima (Cumbria England)        
Boschlover1997

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Indesit Dishwashers are not terrible. My parents had a Indesit DW4000 for well over 12years & it only ever needed 1 replacement heating element, plus my current Indesit DI450 fully integrated slimline dishwasher is simply the best dishwasher I've ever owned.


Post# 552467 , Reply# 15   10/28/2011 at 16:40 (4,557 days old) by boschlover1997 ()        

yes but you see, 12 years ago indesit werent owned by merloni. and i think youll find 2 of my indesit made dishwashers have set on fire. and how long have you had your integrated one? it wont be long i bet.

Post# 552470 , Reply# 16   10/28/2011 at 17:29 (4,557 days old) by optima (Cumbria England)        
Boschlover1997

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If you knew anything about Dishwashers you would know that Merloni did own Indesit 12 years ago & have always owned Indesit now known as Indesit Company. Oh & I have had my Dishwasher nearly 4 years without 1 single problem. Unlucky you for having 2 faulty Indesits.


Post# 552474 , Reply# 17   10/28/2011 at 17:45 (4,557 days old) by jad ()        

Thanks for the advice folks. All reasonable offers considered George, particularly if collection is nice and simple.

Post# 552483 , Reply# 18   10/28/2011 at 18:22 (4,557 days old) by boschlover1997 ()        

ok thanks, ill have a chinwag with the parents then if it doesnt sell on ebay :)
from george:)x


Post# 552551 , Reply# 19   10/29/2011 at 04:39 (4,557 days old) by jad ()        

Great, or bid on eBay if that's easier.

Post# 552650 , Reply# 20   10/29/2011 at 15:00 (4,556 days old) by boschlover1997 ()        

Jane if the machine doesnt sell message me on facebook, im called George Cleveland Brown Roberts... Cleveland Brown isnt my real middle name im not mad!

Post# 552664 , Reply# 21   10/29/2011 at 16:21 (4,556 days old) by AquaCycle (West Yorkshire, UK)        
Indesit dishwashers....

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Just because a machine is reliable, doesn't make it GOOD. We had a DG5000WG dishwasher for about 9 years. Yes, it was a reliable machine, but it was RUBBISH! It never washed anything properly, couldn't handle things like pasta sauce or meat juice, even on the most intensive wash. It was only on replacing it when it finally died that my Mum realised how horrible it was. I certainly wouldn't touch Indesit dishwashers again after that.

Post# 552668 , Reply# 22   10/29/2011 at 16:29 (4,556 days old) by AquaCycle (West Yorkshire, UK)        

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Jad - you might want to look into John Lewis branded machines. They're made by Electrolux who make AEG and Zanussi - they're a bit more "beefed up" than Zanussi but not quite as sturdy as AEG's. Failing that, a top end Zanussi or a Bosch machine would be a good choice :)

Post# 552672 , Reply# 23   10/29/2011 at 16:32 (4,556 days old) by AquaCycle (West Yorkshire, UK)        

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A few machines to consider...

John Lewis machine


CLICK HERE TO GO TO AquaCycle's LINK


Post# 552673 , Reply# 24   10/29/2011 at 16:32 (4,556 days old) by AquaCycle (West Yorkshire, UK)        

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Top end Zanussi jetsystem

Post# 552674 , Reply# 25   10/29/2011 at 16:35 (4,556 days old) by AquaCycle (West Yorkshire, UK)        

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(incidentally, I've just recommended that very same Zanussi to my Mum)

Post# 552703 , Reply# 26   10/29/2011 at 18:45 (4,556 days old) by jad ()        

Ooh. I like the 7kg load and the child safety features on the Zanussi...

Post# 552705 , Reply# 27   10/29/2011 at 18:56 (4,556 days old) by jad ()        

Hi George. Facebook wasn't letting me message you so email or reply on here if you're interested in the washer. Thanks.

Post# 552782 , Reply# 28   10/30/2011 at 11:11 (4,555 days old) by boschlover1997 ()        

ok, whats your facebook name, ill see if i can find you.

Post# 552783 , Reply# 29   10/30/2011 at 11:12 (4,555 days old) by boschlover1997 ()        

ok, whats your facebook name, ill see if i can find you.

Post# 552877 , Reply# 30   10/30/2011 at 21:16 (4,555 days old) by FL1012 ()        
Warranty....

I can see the Zanussi in the link has 2 year warranty, but the Zanussi's on Currys website don't appear to, so be mindful that the 2 year warranty is on offer from the retailer you choose to buy from.

John Lewis generally offer longer warranties than the likes of Currys & Comet - Zanussi's 1 year is usually two years for example.

As AquaCycle rightly mentioned, the John Lewis brand is well worth a look, because if nothing else they usually have 3 years warranty, which is very good at the price they sell for.

Failing that i'd consider another AEG - warranties seem to rise from 1-5 years in mst retailers for these though in some instances it could be that you pay more purely for the warranty & the machine is largely of similar quality to a cheaper Zanussi.

Bosch - i'd only touch the ones that say 'Made in Germany' on them as some of their cheaper stuff is made by other companies & isn't worth the money, even if it looks cheap for a Bosch product.

A final suggestion would be Gorenje. These cover the price brackets of Zanussi & AEG but are arguably better made & come with a minimum of 2 years warranty. Gorenje don't sell to big retailers though, so you'd need to find an independant retailer, like a Euronics centre. The customer service is generally better from smaller places so i wouldn't let that deter me!

If it were my cash i'd go with a Zanussi/John Lewis machine from John Lewis (so i get better warranty) or get a Gorenje, unless you feel flush in which case a mid spec AEG. Other than Miele there's not alot else i personally think is worth the money.

Liam :)



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