Just a quick note for any Aussies looking at new washing machines:
I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that I was looking at a new washing machine, in particular the 8kg capacity front-loading Electrolux Ultrasilencer EWF1495. This machine was top-scorer for large machines in the most recent CHOICE magazine tests, with an overall score of 80%. It had a recommended retail price of over $1600, but two blog-friends let me know that they had scored this machine for under $1000 recently, which made me wonder if it has been discontinued. Of course, it has!
I looked up the new model which has replaced it and although it is more water-efficient, it seems that the water-efficiency has come at the expense of energy-efficiency, and the new model uses a huge amount more power! I don't really understand why? Nevertheless, the older model seemed to be a better option and we were able to buy one for $895 from one of only two stores locally still stocking it - the new model retails at over $1450 by the way.
So, a heads-up for those out there (who do a lot of washing) looking for a bargain on a new front-loader.
2 comments:
Hi
Just found your website and I love it. I hope you haven't bought that washing machine yet...We own one and are involved in consumer affairs hell. It fritzed over four months ago while still under warranty and the parts have been on order since then.
It was a great machine until that point, but it died at the ripe old age of 22 months!
Good luck!
Argh, don't tell me that! I took delivery of it on Monday LOL. It seems wise to not give away my old machine just yet then, doesn't it? Lucky I didn't get them to take it away. Thansk for the heads up, I'll have to keep all my fingers and toes crossed. Sigh. best of luck getting your situation sorted out ASAP...
Cheers, Julie
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