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Well, if you buy 2-star reviewed appliances appliances they'll perform shit. But plenty of energy efficient appliances perform fantastically. For example, from AEG, Bosch, Haier, LG, Miele, Samsung, or Zamisso.

> Front-loaders struggle to even wash a bath towel.

A farcical claim.

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Nothing but bad experiences with AEG and their sister company Zanussi. I won't buy from them again. I also avoid anything made by Samsung as they are regularly criticised on this forum.

I've had good experiences with AEG and Samsung, but a lot of large companies are inconsistent, so I sympathise.

Too far often I've also had new and nearly-new appliances develop faults. This is frustrating, but if the warranty support is good, then at least I'm left with an efficient and functioning machine, when they're done.

Generally, I'd recommend buying appliances on a credit card, so that the credit card company is equally liable. This is case the appliance breaks, or underperforms so much that it's not fit for purpose.

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