Blomberg or Bosch Compact washer & dryer ?
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Asko or Bosch compact washer-dryer?
Comments (17)I just put down a deposit on the new Asko compact model W6424 which replaces the discontinued W6222. I don't expect to take delivery for at least a month but will write a review in the future. According to the specs on Asko's web site, the dBA level for the wash cycle is 54 and 75 for the spin cycle. The main difference between the 6222 and the new model is that the drop-down door on the washer has been eliminated. But the 6424 has the 24-hour delay start feature which is something I wanted. Incidentally, Asko's web site indicated that the 6222 had this feature, but it's an error that I brought to their attention. I saw the 6424 at a home show recently and talked to the regional distributor. He said that the new model has a slightly larger capacity than the 6222, and then went into a discussion about differences in the advertised capacities and the real capacities. Without mentioning the name of a competitor's compact model (he was talking about the Bosch compact) he said their advertised capacity of 3.4 cubic ft. is misleading and for a true apples-to-apples comparison to check the Energy Star web site. Below is a link; click on "Qualified Clothes Washers" on the right hand side for an excel spreadsheet comparing all current washers. I hope this is is helpful. Here is a link that might be useful: Washer comparisons on Energy Star web site...See MoreSick Bosch Compact Washer. HELP!
Comments (1)Sears still has some parts available for that model: http://parts.sears.com/partsdirect/part-model/Bosch-Parts/All-Products-Parts/Model-WFK2401/1794/0153200 You can also check if there are any independent appliance parts dealers in your area that sell Bosch washer parts. Of course, for this to work you will have to know exactly which part needs to be ordered, and then install it yourself or pay someone to install it for you. If you have enough space for a shelf that is 30-inches wide x 24-inches deep you could try using a Metro brand commercial shelving tower to rest the dryer a couple of inches above the washer. That way you could mix and match laundry machines as you please. If you try this route you may want to add extra clamps to be extra sure that the shelf won't slide down under the weight of the dryer....See Morecompact stackable HE washer dryer
Comments (16)I had a Bosch condenser dryer with the same model washer as egganddart. It was not especially slow. It did a very good job. It was in a closet in the kitchen and the door needed to be left open. It did make that area warm but to say it heated up the house (which was an apartment with open kitchen) is not true. It replaced an illegal vented dryer that was not vented (long story) but we did not see any increase in the electric bill after putting it in. The only nuisance was a grill that had to be cleaned periodically. If someone doesn't have space or option for a vented dryer then condenser is the only real choice. Miele most certainly does make a condenser dryer. And I'm told they are discontinuing their vented dryers -- enduring and I got some of the last ones it seems. I don't see why you couldn't get a Miele washer and a different dryer -- buffalotina has that set up I believe. The only thing is can it be stacked with a different machine? If it needs to be stacked or fit into a closet then you're basically talking about pairs unless there is some super clever solution I've never read about (which there very well could be). Why I posted about the washer is because it does exactly what the OP says she wants. Excellent on hand wash. Excellent high temp cycles (sanitize is 165F and if you want to see an example I'm attaching the Miele cheat sheet which shows espresso stained chinos before and after. ) The high speed spin is excellent. And everything is adjustable. The Miele dryer is good to very good I would say. I didn't like the Asko dryer at all. My recollection is that I liked the Bosch condenser dryer best but it was nowhere near as adjustable as the Miele dryer which can partially dry woolens without issue. Miele's dryer has some very delicate settings I've not seen before. I par-dries woolens without shrinking. But it doesn't overdry towels or sheets. (I also have their rotary iron and it has a setting for that). The clinker is the cost, no question. I started out wanting the Bosch as I had liked that pair a lot. But the Bosch washer lacked the high heat which is essential for stain removal and whitening. Here is a link that might be useful: Miele Fans Washer Cheat Sheet...See MoreCompact washer/dryer. Electrolux or Blomberg?
Comments (14)I believe Speed Queen is called Huebsch or something like that in Canada. I have a SQ dryer and like it a lot, but I don't think it would fit in your space. I think you have to evaluate each brand by product. I understand GE makes a decent refrigerator, but I wouldn't recommend them for laundry equipment: poor build quality and even poorer customer service. I learned this the hard way. Whirlpool makes a fine vented dryer; my last dryer was a whirlpool. It was 11 when it went to live with another family who could make the needed repairs themselves. You probably already know that whirlpool and maytag are the same company: whirlpool. I go for functionality in my appliances. Washer and dryer are different brands and both are appliance white so they sort of "match." Good luck in your search....See More- 8 years ago
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