Bosch WAQ283S1GB review
Review: December 2014 | ||
![]() Last updated November 2015 Rating: In a nutshell: The WAQ283S1GB belongs to Bosch's Avantixx range and is an excellent washing machine. It has a generous 8kg wash capacity, a 1400rpm max spin speed and is very easy to use. But what makes it special are it's super-quiet operation (quieter than most Miele machines) and its incredible A+++ - 30% efficiency rating, meaning that it uses 30% less energy than the highest rating possible. It's not cheap, but it's highly recommended! |
Summary
This freestanding Bosch washing machine has proven to be one of the bestsellers of 2015, and we've selected it as our best buy for under £400.
Bosch WAQ283S1GB features include:
- Capacity: 8 kg
- Maximum spin speed: 1400 rpm
- Energy efficiency class: A+++ -30%
- Spin class: B
- Fully electronic control dial for wash programmes, temperature and special progammmes
- Touch control buttons
- 24 hours time delay
- Special programmes: Super Quick 15, Jeans, Mixed Load, Delicates 30 degrees
- VarioPerfect: speed or energy efficiency
- Programme time: 60 °C cotton programme 240 min at full load 240 min at partial load and 40 °C cotton programme 240 min partial load
- EcoSilenceDrive
- 3D AquaSpa wash system
- Self cleaning detergent drawer
- Child lock
- Drum volume: 58 litres
- Noise level (washing): 51dB
- Noise level (spinning): 77dB
- Dimensions (H X W X D): 84.8 x 59.8 x 55 cm
- Can be built-under
User questions
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Why do the washing tabs always end up in the front of the door, wherever you put them in the washer?
Asked by reg fradley
from uk
on 1st Nov 2016
Bosch WAQ283S1GB user reviews
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Average rating from 5 reviews:
Reviewed by Linda
from UK
on 28th Feb 2018
I wish I hadn’t been influenced into purchasing this by the
in-store Bosch rep. Compared to my previous 15 year old trouble free
Bosch, this machine is rubbish. My washing is coming out too wet to be
put cost effectively into my tumble drier. No matter how much fabric
conditioner I use, everything dries hard. Even though I have reduced
the amount of detergent to below the recommended amount, I am
dissatisfied with the machines’ rinsing capability so nearly
always use the Aqua Plus facility now. Cotton washes are taking nearly
3 hours to complete and the 8kg drum doesn’t seem to hold as
much as the 6kg drum on my old machine. We have double checked the
function of all our inlet and outlet hoses, which are fine. Buying
this machine has been a very big mistake. It is disappointing as my
other Bosch appliances are good.
DON'T BUY
Rating:
Reviewed by Julia
from Uk
on 16th Feb 2017
I purchased this machine in November to replace my old faithful Bosch
machine, all I can say it's the worst thing I have ever bought. It
never spins correctly and the washing is too wet to put into the
dryer, after numerous calls and emails with both the supplier and
Bosch they are going to replace some parts. The reason given is that
there are sensors on the machine for the balance. I only do 2 or three
loads of washing each week as we are only 2 people, I been told to
wash similar fabrics together, to put more in the machine etc etc,
maybe my expectations were to high but you can't wash a pillow of even
a small dogs bed as it just won't spin. Apparently all these machines
are the same.
Rating:
Reviewed by Alma
from UK
on 14th Apr 2016
Purchased this model in August 2013 worked well for two and half years
then the bearing failed. Cost of replacement parts is £207
before delivery charge labour £95 Bosch Custmer Service team
don't want to know, cannot offer any help. I would have expected this
machine to last longer given we are two adults with no children.
Rubbish machine and whats more concerning RUBBISH CUSTOMER
SERVICE....
Rating:
Reviewed by Ian
from Uk
on 9th Apr 2016
Fabulous washing machine! So quiet in operation, easy to use and
plenty of features. I think Terry was just unlucky, as he said, Bosch
are generally reliable! I had my last Bosch machine for 15 years,
let's hope this one lasts as long!
Rating:
Reviewed by Terry
from United Kingdom
on 29th Dec 2014
Had this machine for less than a month, noticed smoke coming from drum
during spin. Contacted Bosch who will send out an engineer, and been
advised not to use machine. Was also advised it could be the bearings
which is puzzling as bearings on a brand new machine should not go, as
the machine is only used once a week. Not happy as the machine is
supposed to be good according to reviews. Always had Bosch machines
and have been generally reliable.
Rating:
Reply by Rick
from England
on 13th Aug 2017
Purchase in 2017 terrible washing machine. Never cleans properly, wet,
doesn't spin correctly. Eco settings crazy not enough water. Recommend
dont buy.