According to Which? (Best washing machine brands) some of the most reliable makes of washing machine are AEG | Bosch, Siemens | Zanussi and Miele. The least reliable brands were Hoover | Hotpoint and Philco. This was from a survey which is now a few years old though and their latest findings can be found online from their new web site - Which? have all the resources to review all the latest washing machines. You can obtain a 1 month trial from them which you may find useful as they review and advise on all products, not just washing machines - Which?   NOTE: The Which? reviews and consumer advice is available immediately, online.

Currently, my personal experience indicates the following -

Some of the most reliable washing machines

Miele | AEG | Bosch Siemens | ISE1606W - ISE10 Washing Machine - 10 Year Warranty

Some of the least reliable washing machines

Indesit, Hotpoint, Creda, Hoover

NB This is by no means a definitive list, just some particularly worthy of mentioning and also based on Which? - Best Brands reports as well as my personal experience.

For personal recommendations (so far) see my washing machine reviews or consult Which? who have considerably more resources than Washerhelp and many years of data to research - now online and with a 1 month trial for just £1 - Which? Washing machine Reviews

More things to consider when replacing a washing machine instead of repairing it.

The majority of people seem to drift into buying poor quality washing machines. Either because of loyalty to a brand that used make decent washing machines but no longer does, or because the washing machine is seen as a necessary evil and they resent spending money on one.

A washing machine does so much hard work, and is so important, that ideally, proper money should be invested in one. The alternative is noisy, unstable, unreliable and unsophisticated washing machines that you constantly have to replace - costing more money in the long run.

Buy washing machines online

There are lots of places to buy a washing machine or washer dryer online and Washerhelp is a good place do it from.

Affiliate links help keep Washerhelp going without adding any cost to you the user. In fact there are often special offers only displayed by affiliates such as Washerhelp. If you are looking to buy, please help Washerhelp by using a Washerhelp link.

Best Retailer

John Lewis are a great place to buy a washing machine from. They give at least 2 years guarantee on all washing machines and other appliances - and even 3 years on their own brand (plus 5 year guarantees on TV's).

Free standard delivery on all orders over £30

They've also been voted top of the customer satisfaction polls by Which? consumer association. John Lewis - the best? (external link to my Blog)

Buy Washing machines and white goods appliances online

• John Lewis (Minimum of 2 year guarantees on washing machines and white goods. Consistently voted best retailer for customer satisfaction)
• Comet Web deals on white goods
• Appliances Online
• Appliance City
• Dixons
• Boots Kitchen Appliances
• Sainsburys Kitchen Appliances
• Tesco Direct appliances
• Currys Web offers on white goods
• Tribal UK white goods
• Pixmania washing machines and dryers

Alternatively you can try comparing prices and finding out much more about Washerhelp's affiliates using my Buy washing machines page (Full page of retailers and online stores)

Special offers and discounts on washing machines

As an affiliate, many retailers regularly notify me of special offers, discount codes and money off vouchers for washing machines, dishwashers, tumble dryers, fridges, fridge freezers and cookers. This section is where I post these offers - Special offers on washing machines and other white goods (goes to my Whitegoodshelp Blog)

See lots of retailers all on one convenient page

Alternatively you can try comparing prices and finding out much more about Washerhelp's affiliates using my Buy washing machines page (Full page of retailers and online stores plus reviews and information about them)