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    • M Offline
      maki
      last edited by

      Hi,


      We’ve just recently switched to a Bosch front-load washer after many years of using top-load washers. Bosch also sent someone to do home demo the next day, hence we followed exactly what was taught by him.

      After just 1 week of use, I was astonished to find 2 slits (about 5cm) on my DDs top-end of school pinafore! This is a new pinafore bought few months ago and the torn part is more durable as it has a 2-layer fabric.

      As I understand, front-load washers are gentler & less noisy, hence the longer washing time (2.5hr). The irony is I’ve never had any clothings torn by Top-load washers!

      Bosch will send a technician next week but in the meantime, would appreciate any feedback here. Thank you.

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      • K Offline
        ksme
        last edited by

        Lucky no such problem for me. Have been using for 2 years already.

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        • M Offline
          maki
          last edited by

          ksme:
          Lucky no such problem for me. Have been using for 2 years already.

          Are you using Bosch washer too?

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            ksme
            last edited by

            maki:


            Are you using Bosch washer too?
            Yes. Front load.

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              janet88
              last edited by

              My first washing machine was a front loading Bosch…what I liked was the hot water wash for the first wash, but pray hard it doesn’t spoil bcos parts and labour is very expensive.


              I have a Bosch dryer too…hardly used except year end rainy season…when I pressed the ‘On’ button, the spring broke. Can’t remember how much labour cost was, but it was expensive and the technician who arrived (only after many calls :x ) was very rude.

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                carebear
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                Mine was not Bosch, but another European front loading washer cum dryer which cost close to a thousand dollars 7 years ago. It did not tear my clothes but it lasted only 3 years before it conked out. Calling the technician down cost $50 just to check. Then he said the parts will cost $300- 500. That was the 1st and last front loading washer that I will ever get.

                My 1st Japanese brand top loading washer was handed to me from my mom. After 10 years, it was still working but i shifted house so i gave it away. Now i am using a Japanese brand top loading washer and it has been serving me very well for the past 3 years!

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                  jimmycathy
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                  Hi, I got Bosch almost one year and luckily not face that problems…Sometimes that’s no luck as we know best home applicant come from Europe.

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                    duriz
                    last edited by

                    We have been using Bosch front-loading washer and a separate dryer for more than 5 years now. No problems.

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                      CJS
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                      Why not try the Thomson brand. It is a French brand. It washes gently like a front load machine but it is top load. I think the prices are similar to Bosch. My first Thomson machine lasted 14 years before it conked out. I’m now on my second Thomson machine for 2 years already.

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                        duriz
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                        CJS:
                        Why not try the Thomson brand. It is a French brand. It washes gently like a front load machine but it is top load. I think the prices are similar to Bosch. My first Thomson machine lasted 14 years before it conked out. I'm now on my second Thomson machine for 2 years already.

                        We used Thomson-Brandt for a good 10 years before changing to Bosch.
                        What I didn't like about the TB dryer is the lint coil whereby all the hot air and lint fly about in the laundry area.
                        Bosch dryer is the condenser type.
                        Lint is contained in a separate drawer and water is contained in a separate water container.
                        Much easier to clean and no flying fluff.
                        Also, the TB washer and dryer are drum types, abit too small for my liking.
                        Bosch washer and dryer are front loading, much wider and friendlier.

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