So, I have to buy a new wasching machine, since current one is not reparable.
What would you recommend, how to choose from the thousands of the ones available online?
I was thinking to choose Elecrolux, since all appliances are Electrolux at home, but maybe Samsung could be better or some other brand. But even for Elektrolux, one models are on the Elektrolux site other on e.g. Fust…
I do know, I want frontloader, stuckable with drier and a lot of rpm to dried the clothing already in it. But still…so many options.
For a new front-loading washing machine in Switzerland that is stackable with a dryer and features a high spin speed (RPM) for effective drying, here are top options and practical advice:
Recommended Front-Loading Washing Machines in Switzerland
Brand/Model
Capacity
Max RPM
Stackable with Dryer?
Notable Features
Schulthess topLine 9240
8 kg
1,600
Yes (with stacking kit)
Swiss-made, very high spin speed, commercial-level reliability, 4.3" color display, programmable, stacking kits and plinths available[1][2][3].
Miele WSJ 800-83 CH
9 kg
1,600
Yes (with kit)
Top-tier German brand, very high spin speed, smart features, programmable, stackable[4][5][6].
Miele WWD380 WPS, WSG 900-83 CH
9 kg
1,400
Yes (with kit)
Smart features, SteamCare, very good performance, quiet, stackable[4][7][8].
LG F4R3710NSWW, F2R7S09TSWC
9-10 kg
1,200/1,400
Yes
High efficiency, slim design, stackable, AI features, child safety[9][10][11].
Siemens iQ300 WM14N098NL
8 kg
1,400
Yes
User friendly, efficient, eco-friendly, stackable[12].
Whirlpool FFBR 10489 BSV FR
10 kg
1,400
Yes
Large capacity, energy-efficient, stackable[12][13][14].
Most front-loaders are stackable with a compatible dryer using a branded stacking kit.
Schulthess and Miele offer robust stacking kits specific for their models[15][16][17].
IKEA also offers a generic stacking kit (TYKARP), mainly for their own lines[18].
Check with the retailer/manufacturer that your chosen dryer and washer are compatible for safe stacking.
Why RPM Matters
Higher RPM means more water is spun out during the final spin, leaving your laundry drier and reducing energy needed for tumble drying[19][20].
Machines with 1,400 to 1,600 RPM deliver superior moisture removal; 1,600 RPM is considered top-level for home use in Switzerland[1][2][6].
Where to Shop
Large Swiss appliance retailers such as Digitec, Galaxus, Nettoshop, and Miele/Schulthess direct shops have a broad selection, sometimes with installation services[12][7][5].
Models and prices may vary slightly depending on the outlet and any bundled warranty or delivery/installation deals.
Summary of Steps to Select the Right Model
Choose a front-loading model with at least 1,400 RPM (or higher).
Confirm stackability with the desired dryer—either same brand/series or universal stacking kit.
Check your space! High-spin front-loaders sometimes have greater depth; measure carefully before purchase.
Optional: For Swiss-made quality, Schulthess is highly regarded for both households and small businesses with top-level performance and stacking flexibility[1][2][3].
Top Premium Choices
Schulthess topLine 9240 (Swiss, 8kg, 1,600 RPM): Best for dryness, durability, and stackability[1][2][3].
Miele WSJ 800-83 CH (German, 9kg, 1,600 RPM): Best for smart features and lasting quality in a domestic setting[4][5].
You can confidently choose among these for maximum laundry dryness, energy savings, and modern convenience, with stackability for small-space Swiss apartments.
Stupid idea: I visited the local trade fair some months ago and learned about washing machines made in Aargau: Huwa.
I was in the fair for wine, so I fooled a bit in the washing machine stand: asked for permission to try to lift one They’re sturdy, not so many electronics/cables in spite of being made today, and the one cut in half for display looked robust. If they are tax deductible…warum nicht?
PS. with this US trade tariff idiocy, it may be nice to support the local industry.
AFAIK Miele is still the top. At least for their more expensive lines.
They are the most quiet, which requires that the whole thing is constructed with very little tolerances and high-end bearings as well as being rather heavy.
Miele still have their own foundry to create the weights at the bottom.
I’ve bought (too) many washing machines in my time in Switzerland, including an eye wateringly expensive professional one.
And none of them lasted more than three years without needing a major expensive repair. And when repair is half the cost of a new machine - or more - time to think replacement.
Since I didn’t see much demonstrable difference in performance or robustness between any of my machines, next time price will be a primary consideration.
OK, perhaps I am not the average user. (Lots o’ mutts over the years, and the mess that comes with them.)
Just my 5Rp, but experience has taught me to take the notion of ‘quality’ with a big ol’ grain o’ salt.
(What I really want is two simple less expensive machines so that I have a fail safe… A gal can dream, oder?)
It was almost a decade ago, but we bought our Siemens washing machine and dryer at Conforama and took out the extended warranty (5 years total) for additional piece of mind.
I’m of the opinion that it’s a waste of money paying a lot of money for a fancy washing machine.
Does anybody actually use all the fancy programmes etc?
Look at what you actually want it to do and choose one that does that which has a good energy rating, no need for all the bells and whistles in my opinion.
We currently have a Siemens iQ700 I’ve been very happy with in the five years we’ve had it so far. Having said that the criteria for choosing when we got it was one which could be delivered immediately which gave us a choice of two at the time. I’d been without a machine for two weeks already by then I although she was happy to do it I didn’t want to impose on my neighbour for any longer than necessary.
The one it replaced which was irreparably damaged when we had a flood in the cellar was a Fors which is a Swiss brand and was fine for the ten years we had it.
I rent and have what I think is a simple machine. I think a simple machine can be useful. Also really high spin speeds could be rough on delicate items and might not be necessary.
My advice is to think about the kinds of loads you wash and what your special needs are, especially larger and delicate items.
The only fancy thing I miss is the feature that allows you to add something small at the start of the wash. I think that‘s on some Samsung.
I seem to use two settings the most - one with 1200 rpm and one with 1000 rpm. Occasionally I use the setting with 800 rpm. All settings have adjustable temperature choices -95, 60, 40, 30 and cold, and each one has a short option. For most clothes, I do short options which usually go between 60 and 45 minutes depending on the temperature. I use 30 or 40 degrees most often. I use the long option only for towels at 60 degrees- that‘s 2:30.
I wash wool sweaters in my machine - I use the wool setting - but I use wool soap, not regular soap. And I have not shrunk anything in a while.
I also use the centrifuge setting - occasionally there isn‘t enough stuff in the machine to press out the water.
I have an 8kg limit, and my machine is big enough to handle a 160x90 down comforter, and a 160x 90 6kg weighted blanket. The machine does fit a 200x200 down comforter.
I‘ve needed repairs twice in about 10 years. Both the same thing - something stuck in the drain. Once it was - chf 2 piece and once a dog poop bag. It was a simple fix, but we needed a service dude because he had to flip and open the machine.
My machine is sibir, but they might be called gorentje now.
Something else that‘s useful is a timer for delayed start and a self cleaning option - usually runs at 95 degrees.
Washing machines here are ok…. Dryers are something else.
Each broke down for a different reason. Different parts broke, burned out, etc.
Once an honest repairman simply said: 'Life expectancy for a washer is based on number of loads washed, not calendar years. I see by the counter that you just do too much laundry."
I agree with other poster - simple means less to break, so for me better. I’ve whittled down my list of must-haves to large load capacity and a repair service with someone in the general area. And now, given my experience, price.
And if I may ask, could you tell me more about Beko?
Edited to add:
On reflection, there was one common factor in the machines breaking down:
I’d never heard of Beko until 2006 when I bought my first apartment and needed a cheap fridge freezer and bought a Beko.
When this appliance outlasted every other appliance I had, I started to take notice. Beko fridges are one of the few that also work in cold temperatures - don’t ask me how I discovered the counter-intuitive fact that fridges stop working in the cold…
Beko is a Turkish brand.
Since, then, when I have a free choice, I’ve replaced with Beko. A few years ago, I replaced Schultheiss washer and AEG dryer with Beko machines. It’s too early to say whether these will stand the test of time.
Are you over-loading the machines? This can lead to faster wear and tear. Also make sure the machines are solidly fixed so that they don’t vibrate themselves to death.
We’ve had a Beko fridge freezer for 13 years and it’s still going strong with zero problems.
It’s been pretty good value for money as far as we’re concerned.
They’re sturdy, not so many electronics/cables in spite of being made today, and the one cut in half for display looked robust. If they are tax deductible…warum nicht?