Bosch Serie 8 Front Load Washing Machines

Bosch make quality items and this is no exception, quite spin cycle, clean colours and bright whites as well as numerous cycles make it a perfect family machine, load capacity is also a huge bonus.

With a young toddler we wash once or twice a day.
I love the 15 min quick cycle option, and ability to pause and open the machine to throw in added items as necessary.
I use the delicate cycle often and have never had any troubles-especially with the spin- which can be adjusted to be slower.
I agree with some other reviews about the pump filter getting blocked easily- I am careful to empty pockets etc, and ensure the drain pump is emptied often- which I think anyone should do every now and then anyways for maintenance. (I really wish the serv...

I usually only use the short cycle, which is great. But if the clothes are REALLY dirty, there's a long cycle, a hot cycle, a delicate cycle. You name it you can have it. The best washing machine I have had, so far. and I have had auto washers for 45 years. I cannot fault this one.

Cycle times are far too long, drain pump always gets blocked and its only 2.5 years old. Only positive is it is quiet. Recommended by Harvey Norman - last time I will trust their advice.

Purchased this in early 2019 to avoid buying a washing machine that was Chinese made and owned.

It operates how it is supposed to, however on occasion when only washing one article of clothing (because it requires a separate wash) it comes out soaking wet even with increased RPM and selecting an additional rinse and spin cycle. Would be good to just have an extra spin cycle by itself. Not sure if this is a fault or we're using it incorrectly. Other than that and bubble residue inside the door (even when using very little detergent, it has been great.

I do like the options on this machine and it does produce a very clean wash, HOWEVER, it has randomly shrunk a number of articles...........
This was the review I was going to submit, however, Bosch responded promptly, offering to resolve the problem. It was determined that the computer or the thermostat were the only possible cause and both were replaced at Bosch's expense. I am impressed with their customer service, I was treated with courtesy and respect, and at no stage did they try to fob me off with excuses. It's early days yet but so far, so good, no shrinkage and beautifully clean wash.

Love my new Bosch 9kg washing front loader washing machine. Chosen with great consideration after my previous Hoover 7kg died. We are a small household but the extra 2kg capacity allows me to wash larger items (eg doonas). (BTW, you can SPIN ONLY with program Rinse/Spin by deactivating the "Rinse Plus" button - see manual page 29.) I have owned various brands of f/ls for over 40 years, and this machine's operating and spin cycle noise is by far the quietest. So far, so good.

Overall I find this machine is good but there are a few issues I have with the programs.

First of all, WHY ON EARTH DOESN’T IT HAVE A SPIN ONLY FUNCTION??? This is absolutely ridiculous and frustrating!

Secondly, why does the kids wash run for nearly 4 hours? That’s crazy!

Finally, please make your manual more user friendly. The instructions are overly complicated.

Have to be absolutely scrupulous about emptying pockets because the pump filter gets blocked so easily but you can't get the plug out of the filter to clean the blockage. The water inlet hose has also started leaking and needs replacing. Its only 4 years old. Will never buy another Bosch.

After 6 months the rubber seal split and warranty wasn’t honoured. Another $400 to replace the seal.

Bosch is not made like they used too.

They provided care instructions in the reply to decline my request for a claim.

I have been a bosch customer for over 20 years, and now will never buy a bosch appliance again. Just isn’t worth the extra money you pay for quality if a seal can easily tear and cause to leak after 6 months.

Save your cash and buy a cheaper product.

I am so satisfied with this machine. I love all the features - short wash with the speed perfect function, the ability to select spin speed, eco wash for small loads, rinse plus for larger loads. So quiet when spinning that I hardly know it’s on. Cleans beautifully.

Ever since I have had this machine, I stress every time i put a load of washing on, T Shirts in particular.
They come out consistently stained with what appears to be oil. I then have to re-wash twice with stain remover to remove these stains. It is like a lottery whether they will get fresh stains each time I wash .. it is a Nightmare .. I have worn out and ruined so many clothes. The first service call I had, the so-called Bosch technician blamed everything known to man except the machine, Clean your DOS dispenser, too much detergent, apparen...

Machines pump broke after about six months now the brown wires have snapped off the motor washing machine repairer said wires were too tight when manufactured. Will never buy another Bosch product nor recommend to anyone I know.

Our washing machine had lots of noise and shake during warranty. We asked for repair. A technician came and damaged it completely. Now there is no power in that!!! I called Bosch again and they can someone else after 7 days! They are awful. One worse than another!!!

I bought the 8 series washing machine from Good Guys. I absolutely loved it! However after 2.5 years it started leaking underneath when the cycle was running. Checked the drainage plug and nothing blocking it. The machine was not even 3 years old and stopped working. Motor seems to not spin at all and the door is locked with cloths inside. There is a lot of water damage inside the bottom of the machine and around the electrics, it appears to be leaking around the back of the detergent dispenser. We were expecting a German made machine to last, so was happy to pay a premium. Very disappointed to not even reach 3 years before having to buy another washing machine, and unsure if it’s worth trying to fix the Bosch.