This is my first front loader. I’ve used it for a while and I can tell you this is awesome! It is super silent and the vibrations are very minimal if not hard to notice. It has all the washing modes a front loader can have. In case you are curious, the Monsoon mode is used for washing rain soaked clothes that smell. I particularly liked the Drum Clean mode. It makes it a bit easier to maintain the machine. The size is just right. The grey color looks great! The quality of the machine is superb!
It’s a good idea to buy a trolley. This will allow you to move the machine whenever necessary. It will also protect it from water leakages caused by external sources within the house. If you have voltage problems, it’s a must to install a stabilizer or spike guard. Installing a water filter is important as some particles may enter the machine making it difficult to maintain it. Always use a tap connection that has a water pressure up to 8 liters per minute. Use scaling powder to clean the drum at least once a month. The rubber seal on the entrance needs to be wiped clean to prevent mold formations. If necessary, use white vinegar to clean the seal as it is helpful in removing odor and mold formations. Keep the door open for a few hours once the washing is done. This allows the moisture to dry within the drum. Finally, follow your manufacturer’s instructions on the machine’s usage and maintenance. This will lengthen the life of your machine.
After a lot of research, I’ve found that in general, the technology used in all front loaders including Bosch isn’t perfect. In fact, several cases are pending against front load machine manufacturers in the U.S. for continuing to use this imperfect technology as this has not made consumer’s life easier. Now you might wonder what this is all about! It’s all about maintenance! There are many issues that are caused by manufacturing defects. These front loaders get mold formation easily plus some people have even reported drum issues like rusting! Improper maintenance on the part of the owners will also lead to these issues. Beware that the Printed Circuit Board(PCB) can be damaged by rough or improper handling of the machine’s controls(Buttons & Dial). Power spikes and low voltages in India are the biggest reasons why majority of the owners are affected by burnt PCBs. Replacing the PCB is very expensive(Costs Rs. 10, 000 in India!). This is seriously high maintenance! The deal breaker is that it is cheaper to buy a new machine instead of repairing the existing machine(in case of a drum issue)! What I am trying to say is that you must be very careful on the maintenance aspect. Check for any defects in your machine in order to avoid any maintenance headaches in the future. I am aware of the issues plaguing the front loaders and so should you. Remember irrespective of all these issues, front loaders clean the best and are easy to use.
If you are looking for an excellent front loader, Bosch is the one for you!
Additional Information:- The 6 kg Bosch models are imports(at the time of this writing this review). As a result they incur high maintenance costs(especially PCBs). The good news is that the 7 kg Bosch models are made in India! I’m surmising that the PCB cost and other costs of these machines may be low due to localization!