JessyF bought another FL washer yesterday.....

15 years ago

Five years after buying the Danby, almost to the day, I bought a second machine for my laundry room. The extended warranty on the Danby is almost out and it had just developed another leaking hose - whew! Luckily the machines are still available, not for too much more $$ than my original $400, and I would buy another in a heart beat, with the extended warranty for sure.

I bought the Bosch 800 with AquaStop.

I really wanted a bigger Danby. That little workhorse can go up to 200 degrees, I can set the temp and spin for any temp/speed combo I want, and it maintains the temp at all cycles. Profile wash. Straight drum. What else could a laundryholic want - well a bit more capacity than 1.7 cf, a delay start, and a more robust machine.

I wanted a front loader, not an HE top loader, because Im comfortable with those machines. I eliminated the Whirlpool Duets because they didn't maintain the temps (even though my friend SWEARS her finished load is still warm). I crossed off the LGs because I didnÂt like how the company handled the early years of problems. My kids are older and arenÂt into sports or diapers so I didnÂt need the Samsung silver care, and my floor is tile/concrete so the VRT wasnÂt necessary either. The new Electroluxes are just that Â new and $$$. Give Âem a few years to develop a track record. I ALMOST bought a Frigidare Affinity 8000 until someone shook me to my senses. I had also looked at the Maytag Epic Z/Duet Sport because they had a heater and were straight drum Â suburbanmd reminded me that temps were more important than drum position. So off the list those went after I found out the numbers and (lack of) heater operation. The only other machine in my target was the Miele 4800 and IÂm waiting for suburbanmd and others to weigh in on them in a year or so.

So that left the Bosch Nexxt series, 500 or 800 in their different permutations. The 300s donÂt have heaters, for incoming laundry researchers who arenÂt clear on the models. I may have missed some other manufacturers/machines? Lemme know.

I would have been happy with one of the 500s, but you all know how it goes. Suddenly, you HAVE to have the ÂcomforterÂ cyle. You CANNOT do without a rinse/spin. DH made me choose the badder one. What can I say Â it helps him justify his own toy purchases, LOL.

I bought the machine yesterday. They didnÂt have the 8" pedestals in stock and I didnÂt want to wait a week and a half so I bailed on those. Besides, my eyesight is getting really fuzzy and I donÂt want to keep a set of reading glasses by my machine. The height is just fine as is, IÂm short 5Â2" and reaching down to the Bosch drum is no problem.

The machine is solid, runs GREAT. No spin problems especially when I loaded it up with jeans. DH wanted me to run his grimy sneakers through itÂ. I DONÂT THINK SOÂ.

Scroll down to the very bottom page of the User Manual - youÂre going to see an awesome chart that shows all the cyles - temps and times. Hey I can get five more degrees if I switch to perm press! Neener neener!

There is only one thing that has horrified me. Had I known before I would have gone straight to the Miele. I didnÂt catch that this was a problem, and really, after three loads, I think it isnÂt. Trust me, I did a smell test on my kids clothing to ensure that the clothes are as clean as they are coming out of the long running Danby. Yes, THAT kind of smell test. IÂm a brave forum member and donÂt you forget that.

This is what got me POed and the jury is still out to see if my first observation is true - the Regular/cotton warm cycle is only one hour. I didnÂt realize that meant only 15 minutes of wash time. Yes, 15 minutes. Same as a good old style TL, right? But the clothes are clean. The proof will come with more heavily soiled stuff, and I can tweak the machine by adding a soak or upping the temp to Kids Care or Sanitize. DH suggested that maybe the machine adjusted the time for soil level Â nope, the time window states when the unit would finish BEFORE I hit ÂstartÂ.

But my clothes are clean and not tangled! And it sure does purr along, solid as a rock. For the record IÂm alternating between Cheer HE and Charlies, both with STPP, and a smidgen of Downy with DWV.

Whew. IÂm tired. One more load to do tomorrow - whites!

Please wish me luck. I know this hasnÂt been the most trouble free model out there. I did buy an extended warranty, so IÂll be in good shape.

Joe, you are still on for finding me decalsÂ.

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markbr
15 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
I'm considering the Bosch 800 too, I can either get the Bosch 800 or the top of the line Samsung washer/dryer for the same price.

Hasd you considered Samsung too and if so, what made you choose Bosch?
peggross1
15 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
I'm glad to hear that you are happy with your new Bosch 800. If you wouldn't mind, would you please clarify exactly which model you have? I have a feeling you have a newer Nexxt 800 than the one I bought last July (and which you have probably read about, and all my woes, on this forum!) I bought model WFMC8400UC/07

My most excellent retailer is tired of calling different authorized repair people to try to correct my randomly occuring troubles and has offered to take back the machine.

My trouble is that I had a nice Caesarstone counter installed over the washer/dryer (The machines stick out into the room a bit, but we don't mind that.) I was quite dismayed to learn that the Bosch washers are all 1" lower in overall height than every other front loader I can find, so I am 1" short in space under my counter and therefore can't buy another brand of washer without basically redoing my brand new laundry room (live and learn!).

SO, since there were obviously happy GWers out there who helped me decide on Bosch in the first place, I'm thinking about getting a Nexxt 500 to replace my 800. OR, possibly getting the latest 800 in the hopes that mine is simply a rare lemon and that another would work better. I think/hope the odds of this go up a bit if there is a newer Nexxt 800 out there, which I think there may be.

I would be grateful for several things, if you don't mind.

* Please post the model number of the washer you have and are happy witih.

* Please, please post back after a month or so of regular use and share your experience, good or bad (hopefully excellent!)!!!

Thanks!!!
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mustangs81
15 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Great report Jessy! I now have washer envy. Knock on woodcolor> I haven't had problems with my Bosch. That's the good news; the bad is - there's no reason to buy a new one.

I look forward to pictures of your artfully enhances machine.
jessyf
Original Author
15 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
markbr, nope I didn't consider the Samsungs. I hereby tear up my Laundry Room membership card and hang my head in shame, because any self respecting forum member would have. Truthfully, I don't know why they weren't on my radar. I just dismissed them out of hand because I considered the silver care unnecessary for my life cycle.

smarge - yes I did read about your problems. I'll go look again. I'm so sorry about your counter height problems; I think ceasarstone and the engineered quartzes are the bomb of counter materials. I advise my friends who are remodeling to at least add drains and flexible hook-ups for washer/dryer door flexibility to their designs. I think you got a lemon and if you are truly locked into the Boschs because of your height, go for another one. Either ther 500 or 800 series, the only difference is bells/whistles, and the unproven AquaStop (BTW if the hoses register 'flood', they cannot be 'reset', you have to buy a new one, no idea how much they cost).

My EXACT model is WFMC8440UC. The 800 with AquaStop. And I'll be glad to keep everyone apprised.

BTW I totally forgot to check the box that emails me new post alerts to this thread - if someone hollers and I don't answer, post to this thread and I'll get right back atcha.

Thanks Mustangs! That being said, you have the glorious Axxis babies. Keep 'em!

Paging Joe in Philly. My machines are plain and dull and need embelishment.
jessyf
Original Author
15 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
FWIW

I noodled around the manual a bit more and I found that 'stain removal' might make me happy. It sends in cold water (profile wash! not that I need it, but still) and heats the water to 'the selected cycle's temperature'. Adds about 20 minutes to a load. That'll make me happy, if I end up wanting more time. So far, so good with the shorter wash.

===========>>>>READ THISI just went downstairs to check my load of sheets (two queen flats sewn into a duvet, two twin fitted Xlongs, six pillow cases). This configuration is particularly finicky for my Danby - and it was also for the Bosch, the load was pretty wet. Thank heavens I insisted on any model that had a rinse/spin option! Every machine should have that option!
cynic
15 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
jessyf, congratulations on your new laundry partner! Keep us apprised on how things go. One question: would you clarify the "I ALMOST bought a Frigidare Affinity 8000 until someone shook me to my senses." comment? I've been seeing virtually all good reports on the Affinitys. I'm curious.

But the big question remains: are there flames in the Bosch's future?
jonsgirl
15 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Jessy, can you post a picture when you get time?
I still remember you in your lawn chair intently watching your new machine in action, lol!
jessyf
Original Author
15 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
cynic, thanks, of course there will be flames (or something!) on the Bosch. 'Shook me to my senses': check out the temps (or lack thereof) on the Affinity.

Hey jonsgirl, didn't I get you lemon Tide from Canada way back when?

I can't find the picture of me in the lawn chair, but here is the Danby...
jonsgirl
15 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
LOL!! Thanks for posting that.

Yes, you sent me some Lemon Tide and I sent you some Lestoil. I used to swap laundry stuff with people all the time. I don't see a lot of the regulars anymore, nice to see you again!! Congratulations on your new washing machine!
joe_in_philly
14 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Jessy,

Congrats on your new Bosch! I am glad to hear that you are happy with it.

I love the flames on your Danby, so even a repeat theme would not be a bad thing. I like the "eco" theme idea too, consisting of green leaves and vines.
Jungle leaves, vines and flowers

I tried doing a search for some ideas, and came across some space invader wall decals - I am afraid they are too big for washer. :-(
Space Invader Wall Decals

What are you thinking?

Joe
mustangs81
14 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Just don't make it too feminine--you don't want to discourage your guys from using the hardware!
jessyf
Original Author
14 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Thanks Joe! Those jungle vines look good. I probably should stick with flames or pinstriping - more cost effective.

Mustangs, nobody, but nobody touches my Bosch.

Well maybe I should teach the kids to do laundry LOL. On the Danby, when it gets fixed - hose part is on backorder! Ack!
aquarius2101
14 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Not been active on here for ages, but just had to post to say hi to you Jessy!

Hope everything's well! Shoot us an email sometime!

Jon
jessyf
Original Author
14 years ago
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Jon. So nice to see you. OMG it has been ages!

You have mail....

Here is the bday picture I posted in honor of your special day waawaaaay back in Jan '04....hey I still have that dryer!

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