Washing machines

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All I can say is that this is a great machine. I was worried at first, because we had this for a week before it broke down. I have read the other complaints, and some were similar to our machine prior to its repair. After that, WOW! We called Bosch and they sent a tech out. He replaced the control board and the door latch. I think the board has been fully reprogrammed because the wash cycle is much better and so is the machine in general. This machine is almost silent. We watch TV in the family room (next room) and can't hear it running. We had an LG that even the techs couldn't balance on level concrete. This machine is very balanced. We'll see what happens when it hits a year. So far we love it. Even the kids like washing clothes now. Did I mention that even the longest cycle is about an hour. Much better than the old LG. The quick cycle washes uniforms very well and in only 20 - 30 minutes. In all, This is a great machine.

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Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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Thinking Bosch makes great power tools, we bought this washer. I had a Neptune front loader for 8 years and it worked well - I guess the big difference is that it spun at 800 RPM. This Bosch spins at 1100 and shakes the entire back of the house- so much so that I couldn't believe my old tenants did not complain. Completely unreliable - electronics were funky - would jump around on the timer minutes (and no, this was not because it was 'sensing the load'... it was because the computer needed to be replaced. Terrible shaking - computer was flaky - didn't always spin the clothes. <br />The repair man just came and took it away - AND - gave me a check from Bosch coving the price I paid for it and the matching dryer - I win - but oh the aggravation I've put up with!!!!

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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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I have a Bosch range and dishwasher, both of which I adore. Based on that experience I bought this washer. Although it cleans well, on several occasions the spin cycle left the clothes SOPPING wet. I often have only a small number of items to wash and and the light/small cycle for only a few items is one of the reasons I chose the Bosch. Imagine my surprise when the documentation states that the spin cycle will not spin at the maximum speed if there are only a few items because of automatic balancing. The only way to get a proper spin is to throw in 2-3 bath towels that are perfectly dry and clean to get enough bulk for the spin cycle to work properly. VERY ANNOYING. In addition, having separate permanent press and cotton cycle choices turns out not to make a lot of sense. How often do you do a load that is only one or the other? I now use only the cotton cycle because the permanent press option again leaves the clothes too wet.

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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.