I have this machine, for over a year now. No problems. But the delay feature is annoying... it delays the end of the cycle rather than the start.. so to work out when it will start you need to work out how long the particular cycle you've selected is then subtract the time.
Don't get excited about the EcoBubble feature.. it only works with powder detergents, and who still uses those?

It seems that manufacturers can’t produce a basic washing machine that will be reliable for about twenty years unless it retails for £600 or more. Even if the buyer is prepared to pay this much he still has to choose carefully.

We should have learnt by now that a reliable £600 machine will be cheaper in the long run and much less hassle.

Wifey works at a major high street retailer at customer service. Samsung, she says, are an absolute pain in the behind to deal with. You have been warned.

Get an Argos cheapie £130 - £150 and get the 4 years warranty £80 (if you want) - makes more economic sense, sick of these big brands making mugs of the consumer, if you have an old washer and its working - trust me, keep it, they really dont make them like they use to (granted they dont cost as much either). My Bosch £500 washer got a Which award of the year but now its a write off after less than 4 years as the drum is sealed and I did the research and it had all rave reviews.

Any opinions as to whether this is worth paying the extra over something like this 9kg Beko for £229 from AO? (aside from the warranty)
ao.com/pro…spx

Flippin' nightmare trying to compare machines, as each retailer seems to have their own 'exclusive' models ...

Manufacturer fault with this model in that the rubber seal traps items of clothing that stay trapped throughout the wash cycle... Samsung refused to honour the agreement and said to use netted bags..

I use to swear by Bosch but even they are rubbish value given the price you pay for them - sealed drums where you cant replace the bearings, you have to replace the whole drum when bearings can be had for £10 v £240, criminal!!! Samsung error codes once the 2 years warranty is up (granted they have extended to 5 yrs for this but do you want the misery) requiring a new PCB only to repeat itself 2 years later, Miele are well built but they are not without fault and given the initial price you pay its simply not worth it - all the big brands = beyond economical repair once something fails.

If you have not experienced any of this, then you have been lucky - I think Beko and those type of brands are good value in the long run.

One thing is for certain - do not buy anything with a sealed drum (google model number with "bearing kit" to see if its replaceable) otherwise be prepared to throw it out as for the price of a drum you can have new washing machine, and that doesnt even include labour costs if your not handy.

Reviews are for "when new" no measurement of reliability, and lets face it from £150 one to £500 - they all do the same job i.e. wash your clothes.

Is this washer better than the LG FH4U2VCN2 9kg Washing machine £399 @ Currys?

These are utter rubbish. Worked on these before. Mostly made in Eastern Europe and Turkey. Lots of problems with the electronics boards and wiring issues. Please stay well clear.

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319 minutes for 60C wash!? :thinking:

Bought an LG with 5 year years and now regret. Please avoid touch panel controls - a gimmick that will leave you with untold misery.

Finally a good deal for washing machine,after few rubbish deals for Candy,Indesit etc..
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Samsung in Asia is very popular and a common household brand. My parents home in Singapore have Samsung led tv, washing machine and fridge. They dont really have any problem with them and they do last long. However, I found that the Samsung here was mostly made in Polish and I had nightmare with Samsung washing machine. Had to call service engineer 3 times after we got it within the 3 months. Big argument with them and finally got changed twice and the machine is still working fine for 2 years now.

This or LG steam direct drive from Argos £399

Would never buy Samsung again and 5 year warranty means nothing. Had engineers out twice a year every year then Samsung refused to continue to cover it. Had to get currys to take it over. Even with that 4 years in we got rid of it. Paid £500 for it. Same model listed.

Thinking of buying this Beko currys.co.uk/gbu…tml This is 8kg and 1400 spin.I have a Beko at the moment and its lasted nearly 8 years without going wrong and its used twice a day.Think i will store the new one.Its only just over £200 and everywhere else over £300.

Every engineer from currys know how all said stay away from Samsung. Awful to work on and poorly made.

Had 3 leaks and continuously smelt no matter what we did. Cleaned hoses. Washing machine clean. Soda Crystals. Bleach. The lot. Bought a £330 Beko. Massive improvement.

Same price in graphite too:

currys.co.uk/gbu…tml

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All paid reviews on this machine and it’s funny how nobody has a bad word to say about it :wink:

Samsung has a 5 year guarantee,i know which i would go for.