Bosch WAA28165 reviews: Front Loading loading, 5kg capacity washing machine

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+ This washing machine has no outstanding positive points. - It scores poorly on features. “Good efficient washing, easy to use” Anonymous verified purchaser View all 435 real customer reviews

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435 verified purchasers have reviewed this product.
92% of people recommend it.

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Pros: Economical, great cleaning results, hand wash option, user friendly
Cons: Spin speed, noisy vibration, no timer function, no digital display showing cycle time left

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Build Quality	8.9
Cycle times	7.9
Ease of use	9.1
Features	7.9
Noise	8.5
Value for money (at time of purchase)	9.0
Overall rating	8.7

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Score 10.0/10

Sharon, Gravesend , “Busy mum or dad”

+ I read the reviews first and it lives up to them. It is very quiet, the drum is bigger so I can fit alot more in, the quick wash setting is indeed quick, it is very easy to understand all the washes which is good because I dont have alot of time. I chose Bosch because of its good reputation, but I couldnt afford top of the range. This is the cheapest in the range, but you wouldnt know it. Very happy indeed with my purchase.

- None. Seriously.

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purchased 07 May 2009

Score 9.0/10

Jessica, Westbury , “Busy mum or dad”

+ Was recommended as reliable by my plumber, and am pleased with quiet cycles and fast spin

- would like some faster cycles, if that was possible

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purchased 12 Aug 2009

Score 8.0/10

kim, ringwood , “Busy mum or dad”

+ washes clothes well
reliable

- bit noisy

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purchased 06 May 2009

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Busy mum or dad”

+ Simple to use and works well. Very pleased with it!

- None so far.

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purchased 05 Aug 2009

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Busy mum or dad”

+ Easy to use, simple, quiet.

- None

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purchased 15 Aug 2009

Ade, Weymouth , “Busy mum or dad”

+ Easy and uncomplicated, excellent build quality as expected from Bosch

- Not great looking, but who cares?

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purchased 26 Aug 2009

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Busy mum or dad”

+ Easy to use, doesn't have lots of programmes that you never bother with, looks good, is pretty quiet too.

- None.

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purchased 18 Aug 2009

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Busy mum or dad”

+ easy to use. enough programme choices. well made.

- none

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purchased 12 Aug 2009

Score 6.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Busy mum or dad”

+ Cheap and reliable

- No beep at end of cycle. Poor rinsing of clothes. Clothes not as dry on fast spin as my previous washer.

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purchased 22 Aug 2009

Score 9.0/10

Steve, Southampton , “Busy mum or dad”

+ Quick, quiet and efficient

- None identified

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purchased 14 Sep 2009

Score 10.0/10

Janine, Milnthorpe , “Busy mum or dad”

+ Washes very well. Controls simple and easy to use.

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 15 Sep 2009

Score 5.0/10

David, Birmingham , “Busy mum or dad”

+ A good point is that the machine is the right size for my kitchen!

- A bad point is that the price the machine does not reflect the functions that it has and looks quite basic (I have a hotpoint now machine and the cloths seem to come out dryer with the hotpoint).

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purchased 13 Sep 2009

Score 10.0/10

Sylvia, Burton on Trent , “Busy mum or dad”

+ Quiet and simple to use

- Soap drawer catches a bit

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purchased 15 Sep 2009

Score 10.0/10

jayne, sheffield , “Busy mum or dad”

+ quiet

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 16 Sep 2009

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Busy mum or dad”

+ EXCELLENT SPIN SPEED CLOTHES ARE ALMOST DRY AT 1400 HAS THE CYCLES I USE, NOT OVERLOADED WITH FANCY ONES I DON,T NEED.

- NONE

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purchased 16 Sep 2009

Score 9.0/10

Lesley, Camberley, Surrey , “Busy mum or dad”

+ Very easy to use and quiet

- The load is not as big as I thought. It only uses cold water fill so the wash time is longer than I thought it would be

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purchased 14 Sep 2009

Score 7.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Busy mum or dad”

+ easy to use , energy efficient

- had no choice of colour,i preferred silver colour
unable to use timer switch,i have tried already,cannot do washes at night on timer.

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purchased 18 Aug 2009

Score 8.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Busy mum or dad”

+ Easy to use, basic programmes - nothing fancy but i don't find those settings necessary anyway.

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 14 Sep 2009

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Product Features

Construction	Freestanding
Built-in machines have a cabinet door attached to the front of them so that they look like the rest of your kitchen. Freestanding machines can be seen and the machine can be placed in any position in your kitchen.
Drum size (kg)	5
Energy Efficiency	A
The more efficient the product, the less energy it needs and the more you get for your money. ‘A’ rated products are the most efficient and ‘G’ rated products are the least efficient. The most efficient products can now be identified by new ‘A’ and ‘A*’ ratings.
Type of Loading	Front Loading
This refers to where you can load the washing into the machine. Front loading is when the door is on the front of the machine and top loading is when you put washing in through an opening at the top of the machine. When purchasing a top loading machine, make sure you have enough room to open the hatch (top loading machines cannot be placed under a worktop). When looking for front loading machines, take note of which way the door opens so that you can make sure you have enough room to take washing in and out of the machine.
Number of Programmes	15
The number of different programmes available on this machine that you can choose from
Colour	White
The main colour of the product.
Height in cm	85
The distance from the very top of the product to the very bottom.
Width in cm	60
Depth in cm	56

Energy Savings Trust Feature	No
A Yes means this this product has been rated as being energy-efficient by the Energy Savings Trust. Good for the environment and good for your electricity bill!
Spin Efficiency	B
The more efficient the spin, the more water will be extracted from your washing which means it will need less time in the dryer or less time on the line. ‘A’ rated products are the most efficient and ‘G’ rated products the least efficient.
Wash Efficiency	A
This rating refers to how well a machine cleans during a cycle. ‘A’ rated products are the most efficient and ‘G’ rated products the least efficient.
Energy Consumption in kWh (60° C)	1
Water Consumption in Litres (60° C)	49
The average amount of water your machine uses per 60 degree wash.
Display of Remaining Time	No
Tells you how long there is left until the end of the cycle.
Start Delay Option	No
Enables you to delay the start of the cycle. This is useful if you want to set the machine to go on during the night so that you can take advantage of cheaper electricity rates.
Child-Lock	Yes
A mechanism that makes it difficult for children to open the machine during operation.
Half-Load	Yes
When washing only a few items, the half-load feature uses less water which will save time, energy and of course water.
Release Date	24 Jul 2008
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.

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