John Lewis JLWM1417 Freestanding Washing Machine, 8kg Load, A+++ Energy Rating, 1400rpm Spin, White

This is the successor to a hard-working 8-year-old JL machine (similar spec and price) that died of poorly bearings, so the comparison is interesting. Much better controls and options for wash and spin times and programmes; very quiet; does the job;...

Clear instructions so installation was easy. Machine does all I require of it and more. Much quieter than my old machine. Overall I am delighted with this product.

It leaked on a few occasions - probably due to duff installation (by JL staff unfortunately) but it means we can never have that 100% confidence in the product that we had hoped to achieve by going to JL. But the actual washing quality seems good.

Although I like the ability to create individual wash programmes, I find the clothes always come out very creased, even when using the "extra soft" option. There is also a banging noise during the spin cycle regardless of the size of the load.

So easy to use and good size drum. Very pleased with my last John Lewis washing machine decided I would not look at any other make.

Really pleased with my new washing machine. Great choice of programmes. Fab spin and really quiet.

So pleased with my new John Lewis washing machine. It's quiet, efficient and washes my family loads to a high standard! Football kit, work clothes, pet blankets and delicate shirts, t-shirts and blouses. It's gentle with fabric while producing good...

Great machine, does exactly what you would would expect. Reasonably quiet too.

This machine is much quieter than my last one, Great value too as we bought with 20% off and you get a longer warrant than most other manufactures. Best function is the reduce time button, most programs are long,

We have been generally very pleased with the performance of this machine. The controls are straightforward and the 1400rpm spin speed means that subsequent tumble drying needs a shorter time setting. The only short coming was that twice it stopped for...