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| Post# 44525 9/5/2004 at 18:26 (6,771 days old) by alr2903 (TN) | ||
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Last week Best Buy ran the Siemens washer ad. Any club members used or seen this one yet? Robert the new format is great. Thanks alr2903 | ||
Post# 44532 , Reply# 2 9/5/2004 at 20:30 (6,771 days old) by Launderess  (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Siemans are rebadged Bosch Nexxt washers/dryers with basically the same features under the bonnet. Bosch and Siemans are part of the same parent company "BSH Group" and both divisons are planning major incursions into the United States major and small kitchen appliance market. IIRC the Sieman units are only sold at Best Buy for the moment. Bosh Nexxt washers are getting great reviews by some, others have had problems but that is to be expected with any new appliance model. A recall/replacement was done on the Bosch Nexxt washer's door but besides that have not heard of major problems. Of all the tilt drum uber-front loaders would say the Bosch comes closest in "commercial" quality, IMHO. The door closes like that of an upscale Mercedes. That is not only is it heavy and soild, but actually closes itself. Some buyers are reporting excessive washer vibration during the higher spin cycles, but this could be do to flooring problems and the weight of the machine (about 215lbs). Launderess | ||
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Post# 44540 , Reply# 6 9/5/2004 at 21:44 (6,771 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Bosch appliances are built in their New Bern, North Carolina, USA plant. If you notice the spec plates for the Nexxt washers (have not seen the Siemans)states Nexxt washers are only assembled in the United States, says nothing about where the parts are made. IIRC read somewhere (Appliance Magazine?) quite a bit of parts/materials for the washers and dryers comes from Europe and merely assembed in the US. This makes sense as it allows the product to state "Made in the United States" and avoid high import duties on pre-made appliances. On the Bosch Nexxt door: It is not totally automatic, rather as the door reaches a certian angle (it opens to 180 degrees), it simply closes itself. User only need push it a little to make a complete close. Can't tell how it is done, but after "playing" with the door and studying the physics for a bit, methinks it has something to do with the tilt of the washer drum/apppliance. Have attached a link to a great Bosch article in last month's Appliance Magazine. Launderess CLICK HERE TO GO TO Launderess's LINK | ||
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Post# 44541 , Reply# 7 9/5/2004 at 21:48 (6,771 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Tolivac Your great post notwithstanding, methinks the floor vibratons when using the Nexxt are due to the heft of the washer and bad flooring conditions, with perhaps a dose of poor leveling thrown into the mix. At 215lbs Bosch washers aren't exactly light, and will need firm support. Add to this the tilted drum design, and you could have some serious problems with balancing and vibrations. | ||
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Post# 44554 , Reply# 11 9/6/2004 at 00:51 (6,771 days old) by Super32 (Blackstone Massachusetts) |
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Bosch nexxt
I've been washing with a nexxt premium since march. It is great! The door however does not latch itself closed. If i get ours in just the right position it will close, but still wont "latch" itself closed. I wasnt expecting it to. At 215lb, yeah it can move! Thats the #1 complaint we have from customers about them. They havent been fairing well on first or second floor laundry that isnt on concrete or ceramic tile. But Damn does it wash good! | ||
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Post# 46854 , Reply# 12 10/12/2004 at 22:00 (6,734 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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In love
I too have been cooing over the Bosch Siemens machines so much so that the saleslady at our Lowes recognizes me! I need more ROOM! I love the doors and the size of that dryer! Why I could fit me & Aloysius in there! I am very curious if anyone has any washing experience with these yet? Earthling loves his set (smaller,NEXXT i think) now that they are working up to capacity. It seems built like a Cadillac! jet | ||
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Post# 46857 , Reply# 13 10/12/2004 at 22:57 (6,734 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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The Bosch Nexxt and Sieman washers are the same, just slightly different cycles and whistles for the Siemans machine. Therefore cannot see how one can have a larger capacity than the other. Both Bosch and Siemans belong to the same parent corporation, BSH Group, and both sets of laundry appliances are made in Bosch's North American plant. Launderess | ||
| Post# 46881 , Reply# 15 10/13/2004 at 08:50 (6,733 days old) by PeterH770 (Marietta, GA) | ||
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Post# 46884 , Reply# 16 10/13/2004 at 10:55 (6,733 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands) |
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Post# 46931 , Reply# 18 10/13/2004 at 21:45 (6,733 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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According to the Engergy Star website all the front loaders made by BSH in the North America plant (2 Bosch Nexxt models, and both Siemens) have the same volume, 3.03. CLICK HERE TO GO TO Launderess's LINK | ||
| Post# 47107 , Reply# 19 10/16/2004 at 01:31 (6,731 days old) by kenmore1978 () | ||
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Bosch/Siemens I'm starting to see TV ads for Siemens now. | ||
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