Thread Number: 88372
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
Need help selecting a new front load W/D |
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Post# 1129344 , Reply# 1   9/22/2021 at 21:16 (917 days old) by TechieTechie (Midwest, USA)   |   | |
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PS....90% of my washing is in cold water, but I do occasionally use Bosch's sanitary level washing (2 hour cycle, super extra hot) with an additional rinse for whites and/or sheets. |
Post# 1129349 , Reply# 2   9/22/2021 at 21:30 (917 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.))   |   | |
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Post# 1129373 , Reply# 4   9/23/2021 at 03:47 (917 days old) by chachp (North Little Rock, AR)   |   | |
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I had the Bosch Axxis+ pair from 2002 to 2014. The only reason I replaced them was because my husband convinced me we needed some massive sized front load washer. We bought a Samsung pair and I hated them. They did not clean as well and in four years I had three repairs one was a hose came loose underneath and threw water everywhere. When we bought this house, I sold the Samsung pair and replaced them with a Miele set. I have the 24” wide set that you can stack or put side by side. I have them stacked with the drawer in between which is really handy for folding and storing things.
I have never had a washer that cleans as well as this washer does. I have the heat pump dryer and I think it’s just fine. Nothing really special about it. Moving from a vented dry to a heat pump was different but it does the job. I just happened to want a matched set because I’m anal that way. I don’t experience these hours long drying times that some complain about but it’s just the two of us and my loads are not massive.
I also do not live in a major metropolitan area with many service options but there is a dealer here certified to sell and service Miele appliances, so I took the chance. The only issue I have had with my pair is the reported issue with the WiFi app being buggy since the latest upgrade but I don't use it that much to control the washer. I like the notifications when it's done so I don't have to babysit them. The washer does text me when it adjusts the time of the cycle based on whatever criteria it uses. Nice touch but I don't really give a rip about that. I haven’t had any of the other issues reported by some except once when the washer was first installed. I had some error on the screen and honestly I don’t remember now what it was. That’s the only time.
I do not do many cold water washes. Personally, I don’t think clothes get as clean in cold water but that’s just my thing. Some feel cold water washes are fine. I know all cold water washes can be troublesome for washers but if you are doing a weekly sanitary cycle you should be fine. I’ve never had a mold issue or a smell in any of my front loaders but it’s because I do a sanitary cycle at least once a week and I leave the drawers and doors cracked a little on both my washer and dryer.
What I really liked about my BOSCH washer was a separate heated soak cycle. The washer shut off afterwards and then I could wash or do whatever I wanted to do. I used this every week to soak kitchen towels and things like that. The Miele has a soak cycle but it moves into the wash cycle using the same detergent from what I can tell when adding detergent to the drawers. There is nothing in the drawer designated for the Soak cycle but there is one for the Prewash. When using the Autodos I’m not sure if it uses new detergent or not. Maybe someone here can validate. I didn’t think I would like or use the Autodos but in fact it’s about all I have used lately. I really like their detergent and how well it cleans. And ironically, just the other day my husband asked what I was doing with the T-shirts. He said they just feel so much softer than they used to and they are so white. Well, I use the Extra White cycle with Autodos and an extra rinse. Nothing else special about how I wash them but the differences are noticeable.
So, sorry this post was so long but I hope it helps in your decision. You are going to get as many opinions as you will replies. Good luck in your decision. |
Post# 1129421 , Reply# 9   9/23/2021 at 14:32 (916 days old) by Pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)   |   | |
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there always this Maytag frontload www.maytag.ca/fr_ca/washe... with the matching dryer www.maytag.ca/fr_ca/washe...
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