We have an AEG front loader. Did a lot of research when we bought it - which one are you considering and how much? We got a Series 6 front loader 8KG for $1455. 

It's fine, nothing fancy, none of the bubble technology/dancing tone that the Korean washing machines has. 

I find the touch-less button a bit weird and sometimes they don't work as intended. 

I think if we were going to do it again, I probably would've spent the extra $1000 or so and get the Miele. 

dfnt:

 

Whatever you do, get a front loader that has both hot and cold water inlets.

 

You'll find those front loaders without hot water inlets can take forever to do a load, as it has to heat up the water

 

We went with a f&p front loader as its one of few that has quick 30 minute washes, and its everyday cycle is 60 minutes long

 

Sorry, but I disagree; we've got a Bosch front loader with only a cold water inlet (or perhaps we only have set it up like this - can't recall!) and it's perfectly capable of doing a decent-quality job on relatively short cycles; the standard programme we use for all but extra-dirty items or towels (to avoid the stiffness problem) takes an hour, and does a better job than our old F&P top-loader did in more like 90 minutes.

Yep, many of the cycles are long, but I only find that an issue if we need something that needs a long cycle done in a hurry - a rare event in our household, anyway.

And one advantage of a machine heating its own water is that I can ensure the cost of heating is covered by our free hour of power (with Electric Kiwi), whereas with 

Dunnersfella:

One thing I would recommend if you do go with the Bosch i-DOS is that you do NOT use fabric softner, that will cause massive issues in my experience.

Bung:

Dunnersfella:

 

One thing I would recommend if you do go with the Bosch i-DOS is that you do NOT use fabric softner, that will cause massive issues in my experience.

 

Go easy on fabric softner with any washing machine especially front loaders. At low temps it can cause a scummy coating on areas that are nearly impossible to clean. Use the very hot cleaning cycle with white vinegar regularly

You can get washing machine cleaning powders from the supermarket.

Also, don't clean that fabric softener residue off washing machines with a water blaster. It can damage the water level sensors...

jonathan18:

 

dfnt:

 

Whatever you do, get a front loader that has both hot and cold water inlets.

 

You'll find those front loaders without hot water inlets can take forever to do a load, as it has to heat up the water

 

We went with a f&p front loader as its one of few that has quick 30 minute washes, and its everyday cycle is 60 minutes long

 

 

Sorry, but I disagree; we've got a Bosch front loader with only a cold water inlet (or perhaps we only have set it up like this - can't recall!) and it's perfectly capable of doing a decent-quality job on relatively short cycles; the standard programme we use for all but extra-dirty items or towels (to avoid the stiffness problem) takes an hour, and does a better job than our old F&P top-loader did in more like 90 minutes.

 

Yep, many of the cycles are long, but I only find that an issue if we need something that needs a long cycle done in a hurry - a rare event in our household, anyway.

 

And one advantage of a machine heating its own water is that I can ensure the cost of heating is covered by our free hour of power (with Electric Kiwi), whereas with 

 

Ok.. We have a 2 year old so the amount of laundry we go through benefits from quick cycles with large loads, the 60 minute everyday cycle on f&p is perfect.

I was initially looking at a bosch, but when I saw the wash times I nope'd out of it:

Conversely, we have gas hot water so I don't want a washing machine heating up the water.

We have the AEG but in the 9kg model. 
Best purchase ever. I can not recommend it highly enough. I cannot believe how clean it gets clothes. We do 95% of our washes using the OKOPower cycle using liquid detergent and fabric softener which it mixes and releases at Intervals for Optimal results. Clothes come out smelling amazing. seems to be really water efficient on this cycle too  

We need to replace the dryer soon and will be switching to AEG for that too. 

if you want more info feel free to DM. 

timmmay:

 

Also, don't clean that fabric softener residue off washing machines with a water blaster. It can damage the water level sensors...

 

Are you talking from experience? 😂

dfnt:

timmmay:

Also, don't clean that fabric softener residue off washing machines with a water blaster. It can damage the water level sensors...

Are you talking from experience? 😂

We have and 8 year old Bosch. Works great!
Interesting comments about the fabric softener. I've never had an issue with fabric softener build-up....but I do add water with the softener in the softener slot.

We've also got Bosch laundry products, front loader washing machine which is around 4 years old and heat pump condensing dryer which is a couple years old. With 2 pre-schoolers and one just-in-schooler we do a lot of laundry and both of these products are great whether it's with my work shirts or kids clothes.

Sorry that this might be off topic slighty and to but in.

Is there any particular model where the washing does not come so creased.

I have been using a 6.5Kg top loader Haier brand (tub with no centre spindle) which was bought just to tide me by after moving house

So reading this thread with interest.  

qwertee:

 

Sorry that this might be off topic slighty and to but in.

 

Is there any particular model where the washing does not come so creased.

 

I have been using a 6.5Kg top loader Haier brand (tub with no centre spindle) which was bought just to tide me by after moving house

 

So reading this thread with interest.  

 

Our AEG has a steam function which the wife switches on for 30 mins after my shirts are done. 

It comes out pretty nice, and I just need to hand them dry for some very nicely uncreased shirts. 

tonynz:

 

qwertee:

 

Sorry that this might be off topic slighty and to but in.

 

Is there any particular model where the washing does not come so creased.

 

I have been using a 6.5Kg top loader Haier brand (tub with no centre spindle) which was bought just to tide me by after moving house

 

So reading this thread with interest.  

 

 

 

 

Our AEG has a steam function which the wife switches on for 30 mins after my shirts are done. 

 

It comes out pretty nice, and I just need to hand them dry for some very nicely uncreased shirts. 

 

@tonynz     

What was the model and is it a front loader.   I prefer a top loader.

EDIT: 

Just wonder if having a centre spindle agitator does really increase the level of creasing Vs the tub without one

We had a Simpson with a centre agitator but washing came off better on the Simpson than the current Haier one.  Friends using a Samsung (tub no spindle) say their clothes do not 

come out that creased.  

I like the 12 minute quick washer function with our current Haier for light loads.