Indesit WIB111/WIA111

When my partner and I, with 4 month old baby Harry, moved into our first home together, we needed all the basics for it. This meant all the kitchen equipment, beds, washing machines, the lot. Obviously, this was going to cost us quite a bit, but luckily a lot of relatives helped us out. So when opting for a washing machine, I didn't want to choose a too-cheap option as I knew it was going to be used a lot and I didn't want to waste money on something which wouldn't last. So I opted for this machine, the Indesit WIA-111. I had heard good things about Indesit from people I knew so I hoped this ... more

Tbis base model washing machine is whats known as cheap and cheerful! It has a 5.5kg drum which is average and will surfice for a family of 4 or 5 but I know if my mum had a drum this size that she would wash 2 or even 3 times a day! So the bills go up :( But for me thats the most disappointing thing- its the 1100rpm drum speed, this is simply not very good! I would not recommend a washer under 1400 (this is infact the perfect amount as more has been known to actually damage the clothes)... Now this 110rpm drum isnt going to wash your clothes to a very high standard but I suppose if your ... more

Advantages: Easy to select programmes. Disadvantages: Difficult to keep dry and mould free! I brought this washing machine because I had to have a compact machine to fit into a specific space in a built in cupboard in my kitchen. I wish I hadn't!! On the plus side it is easy to select the washing programme that you need. It is just a case of a bit of knob turning after reading and selecting the programme on the front panel. The negatives are having to remove the tray to dry it after each wash so as to avoid a build up of mould (which takes some effort and perhaps isn't really designed to be ... more

This indesit washing machine was a gift by my father, it is white in colour and appears to be quite small and compact compared to traditional machines, but i guess thats the only machine that would fit in the slot in between my units. On the left is the powder dispenser which has all the info required such as the setting details e.g which temp to use for wool ect. On the right there are two dials one for the number setting and the other sets the machine running on the right temp. Above this are two buttons 1 is for rapid wash and another is for anti crease mode. The spinning bowl is quite ... more

I’ve had this for 3 weeks now, an d overall I am happy with it. The advantage include; firstly it has a separate dial for selecting the temperature so I your clothes are dirty / stinking you can put it on at a slightly hotter temperature or if your concerned about the environment or more importantly your electricity bill you can select a 30degrees. You can then select the wash cycle separately, I find this a particularly positive option. It has a good range of cycles, some relatively quick, although to be fair most washing machines have the same range of cycles. Noise wise its not the quietest ... more