Not shaving related but ....
Our existing F&P front loading washing machine was eight years old and starting to play up. After saying to each other that it is likely to break down completely later in the year after all the sales are over we decided to strike while the iron was hot and replace it now.
Based on our F&P experience we wanted a European brand as front loaders are the norm over there and ended up choosing this given our experience with their other products in our home and generally positive reviews -
As with previous white goods purchases we looked locally and online at
Appliances Online. The online price was cheaper than local B&M shops and included delivery, basic installation and removal of old washer - THE NEXT DAY! The local retailers wanted more for the washer plus $55 for delivery (can't negotiate on that as this is what we have to pay the delivery contractors) another $149 for installation (which was probably a different contractor) and removal and disposal of the old washer was up to us. All of that from a disinterested 'customer service representative'. I would like to support local businesses but not when they make it this hard
After two weeks of use the consensus is that the new washer is quieter, washes better and is gentler on our clothes - happiness is a quality product doing its job well!
