ALDI Front Load
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My machine is year old and it’s trying to spin but won’t and water is left and it’s lighting up and able to select a cycle but then it passes out and has error 21 they told me to empty the filter which I did and still nothing and it rattles like nails are in it
Don't buy a Stirling washing machine – Don't buy a Stirling washing machine. Mine, from the very beginning, has put a terrible odour into some of the washed clothes. The seal gets mould in it and it doesn't matter what you use to clean it, or wipe it with, the mould remains and the smell keeps going into the clothing. It's like all Stirling appliances - cheap and not worth buying. Show details
Primarily an annoyance. Cheap garbage – This product is not fit for purpose. It can not balance loads so the spin cycle has the machine walking/wobbling out of its cupboard. It is destroying the cupboard by banging up against the walls. And it's legs are correctly levelled. What's the point in having a washing machine if you have to baby-sit it (lean on it to stop it destroying the… Read more
surroundings) during every spin cycle? I doubt the machine will survive to its warranty given how much it shakes.
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Best Price – The installation and setup of the machine is simple. Gets the job done very well with our daily clothes and office attire. Washing Features were all present in this unit. i think the cleaning cycle time is not accurate. The warranty period is very long given that this is the cheapest among other 7.5kg model. Lastly, the size is only good for small family. Show reply
The first and biggest let down from Aldi – Purchased from aldi a month ago or there about. Shakes so bad during spin cycle I wouldn't dare stack the dryer on top. Doesn't dispense the napisan from dispenser into the load even when prewash selected. (Photo included just taken after load with prewash selected) Rinse and spin/drain is hit and miss. One load will come out dry enough to go in… Read more
dryer, next 4 loads will require a respin even though original load was put on Max spin. Doesn't rinse properly. Use same detergent I always have with my front loader, selected extra rinse and still left with suds (see photo) Spend the extra $ and buy something decent peoples. There's no water or electricity savings to be made with the high ratings when you have to rewash because the soap hasn't gone in or respin due to it not draining the water properly or re'rinse due to it not rinsing. This is like a government saying they gonna give you $50 to put towards your bills, then your bills go up buy $50.
04 Error, door won’t open – 4 months out of warranty and it’s showing a 04 Error. Door won’t open. Show details
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Good until now – Similarly to others, I have also had the U4 error code show up. I was able to open the door after much hassle. Upon opening, I realised the door is the issue as it's closed but the error message comes on just after pressing start. It is out of warranty by a couple of months but is there any way to get a replacement part or have it repaired? Show details
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Positive reviews
Have had really good reliability from Stirling front loader machines – Bought this machine after having an earlier Stirling front loader model for 12 years with zero problems. So far so good with this machine too. Very quiet (apart from when the drain pump runs). This one doesn’t allow you to add extra water but it seems to do an ok job automatically. And you can’t permanently change the default spin speeds of 800… Read more
rpm, so have to manually dial up extra spin speed every wash if you want that (two or three button presses). Otherwise an excellent machine.
Stirling front loader washing machine 7.5kgs – Really happy with this product. Have used it average of 3 times a week for 11 years. It has just died, so definitely got my monies worth. It Show details
Finally, really clean clothes – Great wash. Everything is so clean and so soft from jeans to undies. Very gentle on delicates. Use mainly the short cool wash. So inexpensive, how do they do it? Show details
Negative reviews
E 12 Error – Machine worked great for years loved it no problems . But 15 days out of warranty and now won’t spin , you have to laugh 15 days ! E-12 means blockage there was no blockage. Tech can’t find problem said cost to much to fix. Advised buy a new washing machine 3 years & 15 days and it’s dead. Times are tough finding $$$ to buy a new machine not what… Read more
I’m looking forward to. Went into Aldi store to ask but nothing they can do sadly I now have to buy a new machine it was great when it worked. I suggest Spend a bit extra and buy quality.
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Steer clear of the Stirling washing machine – Pause button does not work. Instead it turns off the machine. It’s noisy and thumps. It does not spin well. Towels and sheets are still heavy and damp. Show details
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as much as I love Aldi's I cannot recommend this product – This washing machine didn't even last me four years. I recently had it repaired for a leaking door seal, which cost over 200.00 and took about three months to fix and now it has a "E21" error, apparently something to do with the water drainage and pump and I am going to throw it out. Would not buy again. Show details
Recent reviews
9 weeks wait to repair under warranty – DO NOT waste your money on this heap of junk. My washing is covered under warranty and I have waited 9 weeks and counting for the machine to be repaired. The repairman has been out twice with no success and we are now waiting on an additional part to fix with no date on when it will arrive/be installed. Tempo have said they cannot replace as they… Read more
don’t have the same machine. I will never buy a product from tempo/Stirling again for as long as I live
Washes well but missing part in detergent drawer? – Washes well but I find the compartment with the washing liquid seems to be missing a small blue part. When I pour my laundry liquid into the wash compartment it flows directly out the back and doesn’t stay in the detergent drawer like the softener in the softener area. It shows a small part in the manual for cleaning the drawer but seems to be missing it in the drawer when I got it? Show details
When I wash towels or sheets in my front loader it overflows with suds from the detergent drawer. Why does that happen? – Everyday clothes, towels, sheets. Satisfied with how it cleans and cycle times
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Yet to see – So......I was thinking of purchasing a Stirling 10 KG washing machine on sale, from Aldi as of this Saturday. As with many purchases I have made over the years I decided it was important to look into the availability of servicing and spare parts as a contingency in case of future breakdowns. I rang up Stirling customer support to find out if they… Read more
had a business in Toowoomba that would service the machine in case even a small part been needed such as a switch, drive belt etc. The problem is....................they could'nt or would'nt answer the question for me! Now, when you purchase something of moderate or high value you would naturally expect some kind or assurance of support both for immediate or future complications, this was not given with my phone call to the suppliers of Stirling Appliances Australia this morning. Well...............considering the response, I am left having to seriously evaluate the intended purchase while comparing parts availability with the larger companies such as those serviced by Electrolux Australia (Westinghouse, Simpson etc) who have long established service agents in the Toowoomba area.
Took good care of it, but now sounds like a concrete mixer while washing – Bought this new. Works well for washing and has 1200 spin. Wifi is good to let you know it’s finished washing. I Always leave door open and detergent door open after washing so everything can dry after use. That’s all good. But the BAD. After washing once on anti allergy setting (which heats to 90 degrees C according to manual) to kill dust mites,… Read more
machine developed a strange grinding sound as it spins while washing. No big deal I thought as it was fairly quiet. Since then it has only gotten louder, and now continuously grinds as it washes. It’s so loud, I now use it as an indicator that the load is still washing. Works better than the wifi feature LOL. It’s about as loud as the spin cycle and I thought I’d deal with it ok as laundry has two doors from lounge room. Unfortunately it’s only getting louder and one day I think it will seize up and die. I’m pretty sure something has distorted in the drum from heat and it’s hitting the frame, but I’m not going to disassemble and investigate a 1 year old machine which has a 3 year warranty. It’s going back to Aldi as I religiously keep all Aldi receipts for this purpose. Too bad. Was good for the few months it lasted.
Update June 2023: finally the grinding noise became ridiculous. I could hear the machine through closed doors and it was annoying the neighbours even, and I have full size block of land. It went back to Aldi who were good with a refund, and very few questions asked. Happily, I saw that the same machine was available for sale new this week. So I grabbed it again. It’s cheaper than a few years ago. $349 now, but it was $399 a couple of years ago. Where’s the inflation? Lol Anyway, I will see how the second machine goes and report in due course here. Fingers crossed.
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Servicing – So......I was thinking of purchasing a Stirling 10 KG washing machine on sale, from Aldi as of this Saturday. As with many purchases I have made over the years I decided it was important to look into the availability of servicing and spare parts as a contingency in case of future breakdowns. I rang up Stirling customer support to find out if they… Read more
had a business in Toowoomba that would service the machine in case even a small part been needed such as a switch, drive belt etc. The problem is....................they could'nt or would'nt answer the question for me! Now, when you purchase something of moderate or high value you would naturally expect some kind or assurance of support both for immediate or future complications, this was not given with my phone call to the suppliers of Stirling Appliances Australia this morning. Well...............considering the response, I am left having to seriously evaluate the intended purchase while comparing parts availability with the larger companies such as those serviced by Electrolux Australia (Westinghouse, Simpson etc) who have long established service agents in the Toowoomba area.
Dissapointed the company didnt come fix it within 3yr warranty and gave refund instead. Not happy – After the wash cycle it was emptying the water but kept making sump sound like it was trying to completely empty the water and never went to spin cycle. Company reckon they had already sent guy to fix it but thats crap. They said it needed a service based on the error code I gave them then said it wasnt worth it to them to send somebody to service it even though it was under warranty. Will never buy from aldi again. Show details
Useless – Bought this machine in December worst move I’ve made. Have to continually respin all loads, I never over load. Today’s 2 bath mats and 4 tea towels, on the 4th spin for the second half ,I had to empty out half the load to get anything spun . USELESS only gave it one star because you can’t leave any lower Show details
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now have to iron everything as they come out wrinkled and very wet. Towels dry scratchy – Actually bought the 8KG Machine at a reduced price in Nov 2021 The machine washes well but the spin cycle only goes to 1200 rpm and clothes, sheets and towels are still wet. Therefore they dry wrinkled and towels feel scratchy. I've only ever had front loaders and never this problem. Wouldn't recommend unless you like ironing. Show details
Cheap and nasty – Really crap machine that started not working after 12months - never really worked. Aldi is terrible for selling products that end up as land fill just to make some $$ Aldo should review their environment credentials and stop destroying our planet with this short life goods Show details
My washing machine won't stop shaking – Washing machine shaking violently. It has been levelled but still jumps around violently when spinning, to the point where it jumps across the room pulling the hose out. Anyone had the same issue and managed to fix it? Show details
It won’t stop shaking and moving – The wash is decent, but no matter how low I put the spin setting on, it won’t stop vibrating and moving. I bought so many different types of anti-shock pads and nothing will make it stop shaking and moving. Every time it’s on the spin cycle, especially the last 20 minutes, I have to physically and strenuously push it back or it will shake and move all over the place. Show details
10kg Front Load Washing Machine from Aldi/Stirling – Four months in and loving it! A 10kg machine for $499 and 1400rpm spin speed with good looks thrown-in:-) It is a heavy machine to transport but it's super stable on the spin cycles because of that. No house shake to deal with, I bought anti-vibration pads for the feet but returned them as they were unnecessary. Clean, bright clothes all on cold… Read more
water. I only wish that a couple of the programs were more adjustable and the 1400 spin speed didn't leave the clothes scrunched up although this isn't an issue on the 1200 spin speed. A new wi-fi model (STR-FLW 10 W) is soon available from Aldi with a better Energy rating, still with 3 year's warranty...awesome.
Terrible. Do not Buy – Had it for 1 month and the seal broke/tore. Now can't use it as water leaks everywhere. Poor quality, waiting to hear back from warrant team about repair or replacement Show details
Huge load carrier and quiet – Been awesome so far with a wide range of washing cycles with further options within those like water temp and spin speeds and such . Great value for money as most 7-8kg front loader are a lot more expensive than the sterling. First time user of a front loader and more than happy with my purchase. I would recommend this product to anyone. Show reply
It’s a Good washing machine with a fair price !!! – It’s perfect for who it’s looking for a fair price and good quality. Easy to install and wash the clothes so well !! I love its great on water usage couldn’t be happier. Hight recommended. Show details
Samsung washing machine top loader – The only machine I love is my washing machine by samsung Never had any problems,easy to use does what I need it to do Simply brilliant machine very good quality Show details
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