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 442 real customer reviews

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

Reevoo's summary of reviews:

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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All purchasers (437)

Build Quality	8.9
Cycle times	7.8
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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Retired (14)

Occasional user (4)

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Richard, Rainham, Kent , “Frequent user”

Score 9.0/10

+ It's quiet, easy to use and unobtrusive. It's efficient and is good value for money. I've paid more for less efficient machines before now. It's not over-complicated by latest gizzmo's, it just does it's job well.

- Still looking. My wife would prefer a separate light to indicate completion of the wash, rather than use an existing light that changes to flashing when the wash is finished.

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purchased 28 Jun 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Frequent user”

Score 9.0/10

+ Easy to use, good efficient cycle, good noise levels, so far no complaints. Hope this standard is maintained. The energy efficiency was an important factor when choosing this machine but overall the price had to be significant.

- Would have liked a facility for washing a single item. The powder drawer is a bit flimsy so hope this holds out. En

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purchased 26 Jul 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Frequent user”

Score 8.0/10

+ Simple to use and oh so quiet.Good quality build for the money.Although less cycle/spin options than other machines i believe for the price it represents good value.I've got a pretty well built robust machine that cleans well and is pretty quiet when washing/spinning clothes.

- Has less cycle and spin options than previous machines i've owned.

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purchased 13 Aug 2009

graeme, london , “Frequent user”

Score 10.0/10

+ Simple and effective in design and in use. I have found myself doing more washing, as it is such a pleasure to use. Fantastic cleaning results and the spin leaves clothes virtually dry. An absolute winner.

- none.

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purchased 14 Aug 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Frequent user”

Score 7.0/10

+ The machine washes very well and is quiet. The dialsettings are easty to follow.

- I am unable to programme the washer and leave to switch on by using a timer because the start button has to be physically pressed to start the macine, therefore I am unable to make full use of my economy 7 energy saver.

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purchased 10 Jun 2009

Mark, Sheffield , “Frequent user”

Score 9.0/10

+ Simple to use.

- Longish cycle time.

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purchased 13 Jun 2009

Sam, Hampshire , “Frequent user”

Score 9.0/10

+ Quiet (for a 1400rpm spin)
Seems like it's built well
Simple
Clothes come out nearly dry
Great price

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 31 Jul 2009

Kelly, Halifax , “Frequent user”

Score 8.0/10

+ Price, ease of use, quality of clean.

- Door handle feels a bit like it is from a twenty year old design, clunky and a bit stiff.

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purchased 01 Aug 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Frequent user”

Score 10.0/10

+ very quiet

- short wash takes a long time

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purchased 18 Jul 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Frequent user”

Score 10.0/10

+ Very quiet, good looking, easy to operate and does the job...

- My wife loves it.

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purchased 11 Aug 2009

Hugh, London , “Frequent user”

Score 8.0/10

+ Very easy to use. Great results and blends in very nicely.

- A bit noisy when it spins

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purchased 12 Aug 2009

Judy, Wolverhampton , “Frequent user”

Score 9.0/10

+ Easy to use,queit

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 18 Aug 2009

Anne, Berkhamsted , “Frequent user”

Score 10.0/10

+ Easy to use and good variety of opitons

- none

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purchased 26 Aug 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Frequent user”

Score 8.0/10

+ Excellent drum size, speed of wash cycle and cycle times

- No soak feature

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purchased 15 Aug 2009

rednugly, St Austell , “Frequent user”

Score 9.0/10

+ As washing machines go it does what it says. I do my homework to get value for money.
It surpasses our previous machine.

- None yet.

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purchased 11 Aug 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Frequent user”

Score 10.0/10

+ High quality machine that does the job

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 13 Sep 2009

John, Wolverhampton , “Frequent user”

Score 9.0/10

+ Very quiet and excellent wash results.

- None

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purchased 12 Sep 2009

elly , christchurch , “Frequent user”

Score 9.0/10

+ Very quiet, washes well, more than enough programmes for all types of laundry. Fast spin. Very impressed with build and quality for the money.

- No bad points noted, but if I had to be hyper critical, perhaps the door could be flush with front.

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purchased 13 Sep 2009

Pauline, Paisley , “Frequent user”

Score 9.0/10

+ Overall this is a great product and much better than what I had before. The cycle times are still not quite a short as I would like therefore I always use the express wash button to shorten them.

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 17 Oct 2009

margaret, stockto on tees , “Frequent user”

Score 8.0/10

+ like the price & spin speed best. My last Bosh lasted 14 years without a repair, however it was top of range. I'm on my own now & could not afford top of range

- no 1/2 load, for people on thier own

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purchased 13 Sep 2009

lynn, bebington, wirral , “Frequent user”

Score 7.0/10

+ price

- takes to long to wash clothes other w/m only took 40 mins this takes 55 mins

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purchased 28 Oct 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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