[access-uk] Re: washing machines
- From: "Graham Page" <gpage@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2007 11:19:34 -0000
thanks all for the info about washers. I will certainly go to the stores
and look for models with dials rather than digital and try to get markers
put on the buttons.
Regards
Graham
----- Original Message -----
From: "Carol Pearson" <carol.pearson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 10:18 AM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: washing machines
Graham,
We last bought a washer about five or six years back, so they will probably
have changed a bit since then. At that time, the Braille on the Hotpoint
models was no longer really Braille, but tactile markings. I managed to
call the Hotpoint engineer and get them to change one or two of the
"markings" for actual letters, but I wouldn't be surprised if you just can't
get that far now.
So far as a washer itself is concerned, almost all people only use about two
or three of the programmes at all and some only one, so don't be put off by
that multitude.
Basically, to be able to turn knobs and hear them click around (knowing that
you'll have markers at certain points) is the easiest, though I know some
totals that do manage the more digital models.
All the best with your hunt. If you get stuck and have certain models in
mind, maybe one or two of us could take a peak and give you any comments.
--
Carol
carol.pearson@xxxxxxxxxxxx
----- Original Message -----
From: "Graham Page" <gpage@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 12:10 AM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: washing machines
> Hi christine.
>
> Thanks for the advice. I am probably not looking for a washer with a
> dryer
> because I have heard consistantly poor reports of the dryers that come
> with
> washers and, at least as importantly, the block of flats I live in has a
> laundry available but the washer there is not accessible, it is in high
> demand as well. There are 2 dryers that I can use for heavier clothing
> such
> as Jeans etc. I do take on board the thing about digital displays. Most
> of
> the units costing less than £300 don't seem to have a digital display but
> I
> will of course go into a shop and check before buying.
>
> You do tend however to get relatively poor sales people working in many of
> these shops who can not answer questions about how you set the washer etc.
> which can make things difficult.
>
> Are there any brands I should avoid? are there still brands that can fit
> a
> pannel with braille info on it relating to the most commonly used
> programs?
> I can't see me using more than 3 or 4 programs at all anyway. Machines in
> laundries are often nice and simple so I wonder why home machines have to
> have 12 or more programs?
>
> Regards
>
>
> Graham
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Christine Weetman" <goatmum@xxxxxxx>
> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 11:51 PM
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: washing machines
>
>
> Washing machines are changing All the Time, but Beware, Don't get one with
> a
> digital display, you Need Push buttons, if your in a flat or think you may
> have trouble hanging out clothes, be Sure to get one with a tumble dryer,
> its better to have one and not use it, than not have one and wish you had.
> I go for the Cheapest with these features, because I know that the more
> you
> pay the more suffisticated it is, because Cheap means your not paying for
> features you will be unable to use. Don't get Less than a 1400 RPM Spin
> speed and if you are on ecconomy seven as I am then one with a delay timor
> is very useful.
>
> Theres no substitute to going into the shop and Feeling the machine for
> yourself, but life Can be made a lot easier if you telephone as many shops
> as you can think of (that sell washer/dryers) and make a not of the 3
> cheapest, the make and model number, and Stress you Must have the above
> features, and Mustn't have digital. Once you have all that info, take
> yourself to the cheapest place and order the goods. Often ordering online
> is Even cheaper and can have free delivery too, so take your time to check
> these things out.
>
> Good luck, Christine W.----- Original Message -----
> From: "Graham Page" <gpage@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 10:51 PM
> Subject: [access-uk] washing machines
>
>
> Hi all.
> I am having my kitchen redone by my housing association and am currently
> researching washing machines. I fully intend having a good look round
> before buying and have had some good advice as to the kind of features to
> look for but I wondered if anyone had bought any current models recently?
>
> I wash a range of my own clothes but I am hardly a fashion guru and have
> little in the way that needs to be handwashed as far as I know. I
> currently
> take it all down the laundrette and it all gets thrown in together!
>
> I'm looking therefore for a reasonably easy washing machine to use with a
> decent spin facility that's reasonably straight forward to use without
> sight. Any advice much appreciated.
>
> Regards
>
> graham
> Graham Page
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