Bosch Home & Kitchen Appliances WAN28281GB Washing Machine, 8kg Capacity, AllergyPlus, SpeedPerfect, White, Freestanding

Wonderfully quiet machine which delivers a superb wash. Things are coming out cleaner than ever. Only downside is that the cycles are very long - the eco cycle is over 3 hours! Not an easy item to return due to bulk and weight but very disappointed that the top was dented and scratched to the extent that the metal was exposed. Hope it doesn't rust as a result. The top had been covered in cardboard but something very heavy and sharp must have been dropped on it. Not discovered until the delivery men had left and we removed the carboard packaging on the top of the machine. Suggest polystyrene (eco variety) instead of cardboard for future reference. Considering the long wait for its delivery, the damage is very disappointing

Great machine - fairly quiet compared to our last machine. Easy to understand programmes - I personally only use one or two so this machine fits the bill. Has a useful 15 or 30 minute quick wash and you can adjust things like spin speed, temperature etc. For each programme. All in all, I am pleased with my purchase up to now and if it lasts as long as my previous machine (11 years) I shall be very happy.

Was a bit put off by reviews saying it had long complicated cycles, but have found it very straight forward to use and it washes very nicely. You can shorten most cycles using 'speed perfect'- and in the quick wash this reduces it from 30 to 15 mins (but this does then require a spin which adds another 13 mins) and this reduces the size of the load to 2kgs- but perfect for a quick turn around for a few items. A mixed load cycle completed in 59mins, compared to the 3+hours for some other cycles. The only issue I have had so far is when putting a Childs coat in a quick wash followed by a spin- it couldn't balance the weight so didn't spin properly- but I threw in a few clean towels to balance it and it worked fine! A great machine, and happy customer.

Great washing machine however the installation costing £40 was extremely poor. The feet weren't adjusted leaving the machine wobbling about. Then heard loud banging noises during the first run. Pulled the machine out and found the travel bolt plastic sleeves had been left in, these were banging against the drum internally causing the noise. Hopefully no long lasting damage to the machine! My partner warned me about buying this on Amazon as she was concerned the installation wouldn't be done properly and she was right.

I like it. I've been using it for 4 years; never any problems. Easy to use; takes a large load. It has a super fast mode that works well if there's only a small load; using "super quick" together with "speed perfect" is great if your little kid wets their trousers; they'll be clean in just 15 minutes. (Then the kid will have to go without trousers for a few hours while they dry on the washing line but you can't blame the washing machine for that.)

I have had this Bosch washing machine for two years and nine months. It is now out of warranty and making a noise like Concorde during the spin cycle.. an engineers report has confirmed that the bearings need replacing. This is a fault they would not expect to see until the machine is approximately 10 years old.. it is clearly a quality issue which Amazon have refused to address. I would never buy a high value item from Amazon again. I am advised by reputable Bosch dealer that Amazon frequently receive cheaper manufactured models which are not of the same quality.. Beware of buying high value goods from Amazon because you cannot guarantee the quality and there certainly is no after care servic

This review is being written 5 years after buying it. The AI summary says that customers find the machine quiet. Not so in our case. This is the noisiest washing machine we've ever had. The other big problem is timing. It might say a programme lasts for 60 minutes but invariably it would take longer, sometimes quite a lot longer. The final comment is that after five years it has developed a fault and needs repairing. Unfortunately, the cost of doing so would practically buy a new washing machine. This Bosch washed our clothes but never impressed us.

Best washing machine I’ve had in years, I love that it indicates the wash weight. Great anti bacterial wash, bedding and towels. Great value for money Old machine taken away No hassle If I have to buy again will still buy this one