LG - pass
Silver - pass
Needing new machine - NOT

ordered...

You're absolutely right. They're completely bonkers. It would be much more logical to post: "My last one lasted 10 or 12 years, amazing quality, so I wouldn't buy that brand again".

Why do people post things like:
"My last one lasted 10 or 12 years, amazing quality, would buy this one"
What has anything built in a different factory, by different people, to different standards, out of different materials, to a different design, with different people deciding the price of parts etc etc etc, of 12 years ago, have to do with something built today?

Brilliant price and great washers..... It's a hot from me
I have the LG. Faultless for 8/9 yrs now. Direct drive is a ++ on LG models

No longer showing on their website :disappointed:

Argos have been very unhelpful, contradictions between staff, one saying its in stock like the website shows another says its out of stock. Its labeled as free installation yet when you go to pay there isnt an option and their helpdesk said its not included despite the picture. Just a complete joke of a company

You have a point. car manufacturers do the same with having the ability to have certain extras but they are turned off on lower spec models. I had a good chat with the white goods manager in Currys last time I need a new washer. We had a Hoover washer which had expired after about 4 years. My experience is if it's not brushes in the motor or the belt that's gone then get rid and buy something else. Possibly not many models are fitted with electric motors with brushes these days but the guy at currys knew a lot about washers and explained about research and development and all the manufacturers will know roughly how long their machines will last before they break down. He showed me on a lot of cheaper machines how thin the front panels are and what's behind the front panel on a lot of cheap machines, the printed circuit board. That board will be flexing every time you press any buttons. In time it will break. He was particularly concerned with the Hoover and cheaper Hotpoint machines and said he wouldn't sell me one. Surprising as I thought our previous Hoover and done really well. I won't buy Hotpoint although I said that about their dishwasher after having two fail after just two years. My latest one though, still going at 4 years old and they keep writing to me if I want to take extended warranty. They must know the model I have is indestructible haha.

If most comments are saying LG washers are great why is this been on sale constantly for 6 months? We all know Argos, Currys etc only have a sale to dump the mules.
I need to stop buying Hotpoiint washers, dryers as neither has lasted longer than 3yrs as their never off! Lol

Things used to be simple in days of old. Cheap things were junk, Expensive things were good.
Now, whilst that can be true to an extent, some cheap things can be amazing, and some dear things can be pretty poor.
A lot seems to simply be the improvement in manufacturing, electronics and design in general. Plus mass production.
Cheaper end CAN be amazingly good, lacking features, but very good.
If you think about it from a makers point of view, you gear up to make certain quantities. If you set into place the plan to churn out 5,000 machines a week of a model you wish to sell bucket loads of, you are going to want to nail every single issue you can. The last think you want are all those machines coming back.
If a few ultra high end machines come back, then you can deal with it, but you don't want you mass market product coming back in the tens of thousands for recalls.
If anything, it's the mass product that you want to be the one you are most sure about.
For all I know, there may be exactly the same motor in a 800, 1000, 1200, 1400 spin machine, perhaps the spin speed is just there for marketing reasons, and it's cheaper to just build 1 motor on one production line, and the programming of the computer inside is what decides it's speed?
Like Intel used to do with chips, making them all the same and deliberately marking some down to sell at a lower price as the lower priced ones sold better.

That is true but sometimes faster spin can mean clothes come out more creased and higher wash load capacities can sometimes mean ridiculously long wash times. There is extensive research and development testing done on washing machines and cheap doesn't always mean best value for money. You wouldn't see me buying any brand of hotpoint or cheaper range. An AEG may seem expensive at £500 but with 5 years parts and labour warranty that machine is easy going to last in excess of it's warranty meaning cost is less than £100 a year. If your £200 washer needs replacing after two years which offers better value. I have never bought an AEG but its something I may look at when my current washer breaks.

... and faster spin ... larger wash load

They may just get washed for two or three longer than the time your cheaper washer lasts, depending of course on what you buy.

Typical - out of stock for me
Washer packed up this week and been waiting for a bargain

I see your hot point.

Glad I ordered. Mine when I did. Had my confirmation call earlier today regarding tomorrows delivery. Does anyone who has this machine or similar LG, did it come supplied with a new water hose?

Heads up folks....Just received a voicemail from Argos saying that there is an error on the website and this item doesn't come with free installation. They have put an OOS on the item until the error is corrected.

Out of stock for delivery with installation :neutral_face::confused:

The price of the product isn't the only consideration when it comes to washing machines. For most people free delivery, installation and recycling is a big incentive. AO charges £60 for it.

But it plays a tune when it starts and finishes!

Fab stuff! Washing machine died last week so came on here to try and find a decent deal and this one is bang on the money!

For anyone who has ordered with the "within 23 day lead time", give them a call ASAP and they can book you in. Mines due for delivery next Wednesday after just getting off the blower to them.

Misplaced my Argos card :disappointed:

For those that couldn't order the installation and recycling, it is now available again with a up to 23 day lead time.

Wow, great find OP, it's a pity I bought one a fourtnight ago for double the price!:confused:! Always the way isn't it.:disappointed:. Heat.

Is this full HD or just HD ready lol. Seriously I have given this heat. Both LG and Samsung washing machines were highly recommended by the white goods manager at my local Currys for anyone who didn't want to pay AEG or Bosch prices.

On Saturday when this one gets delivered. There will be no flowers at the service, the washer has asked for charity donations instead.

Just had a call from Argos.

The free delivery and installation is a deal they have on at the moment that is carried out by a third party company (presumably for insurance purposes) but they usually list standard home delivery (by Argos) and the installed option under separate catalogue numbers. Looks like they've made a mistake by listing this under one.

I'd ordered for standard home delivery but the lady said she will amend the order and reschedule a delivery date so I can gain installation as well.

Ordered this for my Mum as her washer has just packed in, so it's great they'll take the old one away and install the new one (saves me a job).

Thanks OP, great deal.

I already paid £25 and had it installed plus it has had good reviews online. It has 1500 spin and 9kg load which attracted me to it.

Yea looks like delivery only available now. Says delivered within 5 days but earliest date I can get is the 31st of May.

I don't get the excitement, the average price of this machine between 10/8/13 and today is only £315 white/£320 silver*, it's a relatively old model and only 1200.
* source PriceSpy.

OOS for home delivery :disappointed:

I must have been unlucky then, my LG direct drive I bought in 2006 lasted just over 2 years and then deemed uneconomical to repair.

Sound a great deal but I bet...

Yep. Crap spin speed. 1200rpm.

1600 and I'd buy it in a flash. Until then our 1600 spin is streets ahead of any 1200. My daughter has a 1200. Washing comes out wet and into the tumble dryer. Or onto the washing line and an age for it to dry. We don't need a tumble dryer with 1600 so we save space and money. No brainer. Out on the line and even if the sun is not out, it doesn't take long to dry.

And women! Let's not be sexist!:man:

When's the funeral,I'd like to send flowers

I've got a 9kg LG and can confirm it is very good. washing comes out smelling beautiful and very dry from a 1400 spin. it's very quiet which is perfect as we have an open plan home

I asked the same question on live chat and he said order it then contact them and they can delay delivery for us.

Out of stock for Al post code

In white £309.00
http://www.appliancesdirect.co.uk/p/f1296tda/lg-f1296tda-freestanding-washing-machine

Plus, I should have mentioned my LG plays a tune when the cycle has finished. If that doesn't clinch the deal !

If you bought it online try and return it asap Hoover are not what they used to be but if your lucky it will last a few months after the warranty runs out.

Install and recycling not available in my area... :disappointed:

LG washing machines are one of the best
Far better than Hotpoint Hoover Zanussi etc
Keep on top of cleaning lint filter and descaling and it will last like mine for years

Heat added :smile:

Out of stock for me. :disappointed:
EDIT : Checked 10 random postcodes, looks like the install and recycle model (684/7906) is out of stock.

Thanks for clearing the confusion

I would stick with Bosch. Our £650 LG has had numerous problems - Pump, Computer, Mouldy door seal.

Hmmm, can get the top option delivered, says it's fine. But the installation and recycling option shows up as OOS. Darn.

It's the Direct Drive motor that has a 10-year warranty. It's written on the machine itself if you look closely.

On the LG website, it shows that is has a 10 year warranty and sellers directed by the website also include Argos but on Argos website is shows a 2 year guarantee

Not being funny but washing your dog in this is not what it's made for :confused:

Normally a samsung fan but for washers LG are superb.Had my LG washer for 5 years and it's used everyday and apart from a £6 door clip it's been brilliant.Direct drive is so quiet and stable on full Spin I could even balance a 20p on it and it wouldn't fall over that's how smooth it is.If I needed a new one id defo buy another LG.Heat from me

We're currently in the process of house buying and need a washing machine. Is it possible to choose a delivery date in the far future. Never used Argos online before.

Avoid Hoover, Hotpoint, don't tend to do well on user forums/ tests etc, a washing machine is one of the only appliances I extend the warranty on, especially if you have a family.

Yes, the OP link is for the machine only with 'Home delivery', whereas your link is for it with 'Home delivery, installation & recycling included'. There is a selection option on the right of the page to select which option you want and both are currently the same price.

The machine's Direct Drive has a 10-year warranty.

Is this the same model? Just a different original price it seems http://www.argos.co.uk/product/6847906

You kind of trampled all over your own snarky point there. Hoover machines used to be great.

my tricity bendix has lasted 21 years without a service - it now sounds like an airplane on spin cycle but it still works

IIRC I paid under £200 for it

Hotter than Pamela Andersons knockers back in the 90s. Have some heat.

Only 2 year warranty

Heat added, my LG washing machine is fab, 6 years old and still going strong

I recently purchased a DXA59BC3 Hoover washing machine from curry's on the bank holiday weekend for £269 + £25 installation. It's back up to £319.99 on the website.

Was this LG washing machine a better option in terms of build and price?

Sorry, I don't understand. Its a totally different product from 12 years ago. Just because it has the same name printed onto the front.
In an IDEAL world, where people don't cut corners and "money men" try and save every penny then sure.
But that's not the world we live in.
We are talking cheap, mass produced items, cut to the nearest penny, not luxury items.
I agree, it SHOULD be the way you describe. But a device made 12 years ago, generally will share nothing to a device made today other than the label.
Again. I'm speaking of low end. You pay £1000+ and you will get something nice.
In fact if you paid £400 12 years ago, you probably need to pay £1000 today for the same thing

Yes, infinitely better. I too bought a Hoover washer from Curry's, 6 1/2 months ago. She died within two weeks of receipt, presenting an error message which Hoover CS confirmed was fatal. It wasn't exactly confidence-instilling to see the Hoover badge on the washer door had been fixed askew at the factory. Anyway, she was picked up by Currys and replaced with the LG, which is worlds apart.

You're absolutely right. They're completely bonkers. It would be much more logical to post: "My last one lasted 10 or 12 years, amazing quality, so I wouldn't buy that brand again".

I bought an LG 8kg direct drive from Currys 6 months ago. She is quiet, she washes well even on a 59 minute wash, she is trouble free and she sings a delightful tune when she has finished. She is supreme and I love her.

We have this machine, very quiet and very little vibration great price i paid £350 i think a little while back

I agree that USED to be the case, and still is at the high end, but the £200 / £300 mark I'm not so sure.
The build so it last a few years then throw it away is todays way.

I remember when Grundig used to be the mutts for Audio gear

Why do people post things like:
"My last one lasted 10 or 12 years, amazing quality, would buy this one"
What has anything built in a different factory, by different people, to different standards, out of different materials, to a different design, with different people deciding the price of parts etc etc etc, of 12 years ago, have to do with something built today?

Looks like the free installation and recycling option is out of stock now.

How much should I expect to pay for installation. I don't have one to recycle. The plumbing of washing machine should be there.

Also a quick question for you experienced washing pros. How important is the lint filter? Many do not have them these days.

I'm going to download the manual now, sure it must be more eco friendly than what's it's replacing.

It has a delicates cycle 20 degrees I think. I would check but it's doing what it does best, washing a load :smirk:

Yeah, LG make good machines, bought ours in 2006 and still going strong.
Only maintenance it's needed is cleaning the filter thanks to our Jack Russel.

Went for this as our 10 year old machine has seen better days, Mrs has been reading the reviews and she's saying it doesn't wash at 30 degrees, does that really matter?

You might have to add on the £60 AO charge for disconnection of old machine, connection and recycling. And what's wrong with silver? White seems old-fashioned to me.

I have this, it's a workhorse. Previous LG lasted 11 years and I expect similar from this. Nothng would tempt me to buy a different brand of washing machine ever.

The Zanussi at AO for same price with the £30 off seems better deal. If only because it's white!

If it wasn't sliver...

Our's lasted 11 years. Brilliant machines!

£390 on Amazon and very good reviews ... https://www.amazon.co.uk/LG-F1296TDA5-1200rpm-Freestanding-Washing/dp/B00HR1S79Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494186199&sr=8-1&keywords=LG+F1296TDA5+8KG

Sorry my bad. I'm just stupid. Ordered now lol

Out of stock when I try to order.

Heat added top washer for the price thank you.

Goldstar ftw

LG washing machines are brilliant,very reliable and good quality.WAY BETTER than cheap rubbish made by Beko,Candy,Hotpoint,etc
heat added.

This or a beko for 175 :-p

Just ordered, thanks OP, great find

63% on Which, says it is very good but not stunning. At 299 it's got to be a pretty good buy.

LG - pass
Silver - pass
Needing new machine - NOT

ordered...

Great deal, installation & re-cycle superb

Good find op have some heat

My washer died an hour ago, came on here looking for a deal and this came up. Massive thanks.

Brilliant price and great washers..... It's a hot from me
I have the LG. Faultless for 8/9 yrs now. Direct drive is a ++ on LG models

I remember (many years ago) our current LG cost over £1k for a lesser model. This bargain needs to be bagged asap.