Simpson 45S708E

Update 5 Years of wovership – The machine has broken down twice within that period. Broke down the first time due to bearings just after 2 years .... they use very bad quality bearings from the factory. The inside and outside bearings were replaced with SKF (one was made in France, the other Germany. ) The new bearings have lasted 3 years and still going strong!!! Second time was due to wife washing a floor mat which jammed up the water pump because the rubber backing has flaked off during the wash...not really the fault of the machine. The fix was to resolder the water pump winding wire as it had over heated and the wire must have cooked at a weak point where it is soldered to the connector tab. Easy fix.

Still works, so really happy with it. The repairs where done by me... All I can say is replacing the bearings is a huge pain in the backside because red loctite had been used on the allen key bolt which secures the drum. I replace the allen key bolt with a standard bolt from bunnings so I'll never have to deal with a tiny allen key which can be easily stripped. Should be able to replace bearings forever now.

Note... I was the one who wrote the first review down the bottom.

Cheers Good Wash and saves a lot of water. Broke twice

Terrible – This machine is a lemon. I had countless service calls on it as it stopped working entirely and had the pcb board replaced more than once, before I demanded a replacement. They replaced it with the 710 model which stopped working within 6 months also and they again wanted to replace the pcb board before I wanted the machine replaced with a machine that had a different pcb board or a refund. My refund is coming and I'm out to buy a bosch or an asko tonight. Will review them after I've had them a little while nothing. service calls were within a day or two of phoning, so didn't have to wait too long for someone to come out to service it... regularly leaves marks on clothes, door jams shut, machine stopped working within 12 months (replacement machine stopped within 6 months)

Bad – I though by spending $850 on a washing machine I would avoid issues and get a machine that would last, well you dont always get what you pay for...... It looks good Only had the machine for about 2 years and it started making load noise on the spin cycle, soon after I realised that the tumbler bearing had failed!! just out of warranty and it would cost around $400 to fix.

Terrible – Simpson, kleanmade, westinghouse are ALL OWNED BY ELECTROLUX, ill never buy another simpson or electrolux product again. What ever happened to white goods going the distance and lasting 5-10 years???? Is it just me or is every thing designed to break down sooner rather than later. The repairman said that front load washers were designed for the european market and essentially use THE SAME AMOUNT OF WATER. Yes fron loaders use a 1/3 of the amount but fill up and empty 3 times in a wash cycle essentially using the same amount. Looks like Im getting a whirlpool and although they have lint issues Ill buy a lint ball from Woolworths to correct that problem Quieter then previous machine, never moved from location once balanced correctly I bought this machine just over three years ago, I'm still paying it off and its broken. the bearings have gone and it leaks big time and the washing machine repair man said it would be more expensive to repair then to replace with a new machine.

Excellent – Very good washing machine, would recommend for couple or single person with small flat. Is easy to relocate, quiet and energy efficient. 2 thumbs up! Very small, has never broken, very quiet, washes clothes beautifully, low water consumption. I've had it for 2 years and no problems yet. Spin cycle is very quiet with door closed, I often forget I've done a load. No complaints