Indesit WD12 Reviews
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“unrealiable ( special needs)”
Written on: 09/09/2012
WHEN this machine works its ok...it is just getting it to work thats the problem... on any programe it starts ok then stops, dial spins round... I manualy stop the the machine.. I Re-set the machine and (power off)...Start again on any programe starts ok then stops dial spins round... I re-set the machine (power off) and so on so unreliable.BUT SOMETIMES IT WORKS. Our washing machine repair man said all cheap machines are rubbish and says buy a bosch,this does not seem a very green way of... (read more)
★★★★★
“Bought 3 in 2004 - No Problems”
Written on: 22/07/2011
I bought 3 "B" Grade models in 2004 to fit out 3 flats I'd just bought. Flats have had tenants throughout and have only had problems when one tenant twice blocked the filter. Fixed it myself. One machine has just failed - still washes but does not dry. I never buy service agreements, so this has been very cheap to run so far. Indesit now want £124.99 for a one off repair, or £179.88 for a 1 year warranty. Will probably buy another "B" Grade. My experience - very happy with Indesit. (read more)
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“My Indesit WD12x came with my new build flat and I...”
Written on: 26/04/2011 by heatherreview (1 review written)
My Indesit WD12x came with my new build flat and I have had repeated problems with it in the past 4 years and now have to replave it. I had to pay approx £100 for a repair 2 years ago and now the pressure switch has gone. It is noisy and doesnt clean well and clearly not value for money. Wont be buying again! (read more)
★★★☆☆
“I bought an Indesit WD12s (silver version)8 years ago...”
Written on: 08/04/2011
I bought an Indesit WD12s (silver version)8 years ago and in that time it has gone wrong twice, both times with a faulty solenoid valve. This is when the machine constantly fills up with water, even when it's unplugged. Fortunately the first time this happened it was still in its warranty period and the second time I bought the part myself and replaced it. I think the part was about 13 pounds. So it hasn't really cost me a lot.
The machine washes fine, but the drying is not the greatest....
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“This should have been class action lawsuit fodder. It...”
Written on: 03/11/2010
This should have been class action lawsuit fodder. It crashes often, has gone ON FIRE in the dry cycle, failed door handle, switches, safety mechanisms, you name it, it's failed or just waiting to fail.
I have an Indesit dishwasher also, which has had components fail many times.
When it costs £20 for a replacement on off switch, I don't bother and just solder the wires or clunk in a generic £1 switch. Ugly, but these things are ugly inside already ;)
Don't buy any Indesit products unless you...
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“This machine is the worst machine you could ever...”
Written on: 11/10/2010
This machine is the worst machine you could ever imagine! totally Sh*#e doesnt come near! I have had this machine fixed about 25 times in the last 5 years (I wish I was exagerating but Im not!) got it fixed a week ago and its broken down again already! and its really really loud when it does work!!!! (read more)
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“Crappy cheap, poor quality spring to mind! ”
Written on: 24/09/2010
Crappy cheap, poor quality spring to mind!
If your renting a flat and it has one of these WD12 Indesit machines, your Land lord is a money grabbing Slum Lord!
My machine does work but the drum inside is tiny, it does not dry clothes very well and the handle has snapped off twice!
These are about £24.99 to replace in parts alone and a NIGHTMARE to fit evan if your quite good at DIY.
Spend more and get allot more back in return. You will certainly save money in the long run and get a much...
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“I bought one of these 5 yrs ago for a holiday let. It...”
Written on: 25/03/2010
I bought one of these 5 yrs ago for a holiday let. It has NEVER worked !! The engineer has been out 3 or 4 times, replaced the circuit board twice and the knob still spins around. It has been the worst purchase I have ever made, absolutely useless - don't buy one, don't even let someone give you one of these machines you will only have to take it out again and dispose of it !! (read more)
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“Rang in a fault man came in two days put a part in...”
Written on: 03/02/2010
Rang in a fault man came in two days put a part in said its fixed. Tried it not fixed another week before an engineer can come
DON'T BUY INDESIT
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“Had this washer for 1 year and 2 months and it has...”
Written on: 01/02/2010
Had this washer for 1 year and 2 months and it has broken down 5 times. the main circut board keeps breaking down. its now out of warranty and have been told to scrap it. when the machine was working it sounded like nasa was launching a rocket in the kichen and would never set it away before going to bed, just so my street could sleep. the clothes came out dirtier than what they went in, and had to dry clothes 2 times everytime due to dryer not doing job the first time. would of been quicker... (read more)
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“Don't ever buy this machine - in fact I cannot...”
Written on: 02/12/2009
Don't ever buy this machine - in fact I cannot recommend Indesit at all. Buy a quality-brand, no-frills machine - you will get far better value for money that way. I've had 8 of these Indesit WD12 machines in rental properties - with five machines failed! Often multiple times each machine. Spinning dial. Door won't open. Etc. Certainly never buy one second hand. (read more)
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“This Indesit WD12 was newly installed when I moved in....”
Written on: 31/10/2009
This Indesit WD12 was newly installed when I moved in. It is now just 3 years old, perhaps 200 washes.
Spinning knob problem. (Plus, it is indeed very noisy when spinning.)
The service people checked it 3 times in the past 3 months, each time taking out the main circuit board, drying it with a hair dryer, putting it back in. It then worked for another 1 or 2 times. (Fortunately, since this is a recurring problem, they charged me only once so far.)
The machine was the choice of the...
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“This Indesit WD12 was newly installed when I moved in....”
Written on: 31/10/2009 by grieg (2 reviews written)
This Indesit WD12 was newly installed when I moved in. It is now just 3 years old, perhaps 200 washes.
Spinning knob problem. (Plus, it is indeed very noisy when spinning.)
The service people checked it 3 times in the past 3 months, each time taking out the main circuit board, drying it with a hair dryer, putting it back in. It then worked for another 1 or 2 times. (Fortunately, since this is a recurring problem, they charged me only once so far.)
The machine was the choice of the...
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“This Indesit WD12 was newly installed when I moved in....”
Written on: 30/10/2009 by grieg (2 reviews written)
This Indesit WD12 was newly installed when I moved in. It is now just 3 years old, perhaps 200 washes.
Spinning knob problem. (Plus, it is indeed very noisy when spinning.)
The service people checked it 3 times in the past 3 months, each time taking out the main circuit board, drying it with a hair dryer, putting it back in. It then worked for another 1 or 2 times. (Fortunately, since this is a recurring problem, they charged me only once so far.)
The machine was the choice of the...
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★★★★☆
“i have had my indesit wd12 for 6.5years and approx...”
Written on: 23/09/2009
i have had my indesit wd12 for 6.5years and approx 1200 washes. it has been totally reliable and i have never had a problem with it. only downside is that its a bit noisy on the spin cycle. overall thumbs up. (read more)
★★★★☆
“Indesit WD12 was a cheap washing machine, which has...”
Written on: 26/12/2008 by sharsky (1 review written)
Indesit WD12 was a cheap washing machine, which has been excellent value for money. It seems other people have been less fortunate. If it packed up tomorrow I reckon I've had my monies worth. (read more)
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“do not buy this Indesit WD12 washing machine ”
Written on: 14/12/2008
do not buy this Indesit WD12 washing machine
or get it second hand
if you do you will it will be a bad idea
thats why i rated it 1
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★★★★☆
“I've had this for 7 years - mainly trouble free, but...”
Written on: 16/09/2008
I've had this for 7 years - mainly trouble free, but it does not dry efficiently (goes in cold and wet - comes out hot and wet). Can be temperamental with the dial just clicking round endlessly. (read more)
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“Wouldn't buy this s/h in a million years. Very hard to...”
Written on: 04/09/2008 by harmsy (1 review written)
Wouldn't buy this s/h in a million years. Very hard to think of any. I suppose it does wash clothes and does manage to dry them eventually. (read more)
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“This Indesit washing machine has turning knob...”
Written on: 20/04/2008 by james the cat shat on the mat (1 review written)
This Indesit washing machine has turning knob syndrome, wash failure halfway through (clothes stuck in machine under water, mega annoying), soap/detergent residue on clothes frequently(soft water area) and dryer far too harsh for most fabrics. Also the noisiest spin I have ever heard! (read more)
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“I do not recommend paying the "all inclusive" fix fee....”
Written on: 05/03/2008
I do not recommend paying the "all inclusive" fix fee. '£99 lost (read more)
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“Bearings gone after 4 years of hard work with two...”
Written on: 22/12/2007
Bearings gone after 4 years of hard work with two young children's clothes and nappies. (read more)
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“It may have been cheap but it turned out to be expensive!”
Written on: 02/12/2007
It may have been cheap but it turned out to be expensive! (read more)
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“Do not buy - a real false economy.”
Written on: 18/04/2007 by sgnicol (1 review written)
Do not buy - a real false economy. (read more)
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“After just over a year the bearings went. After 5...”
Written on: 10/01/2007 by manc555 (1 review written)
After just over a year the bearings went. After 5 years the main circuit board died - and we were advised to scrap the machine.
The repair man told use we were very luck to have got 5 years out of the Indesit WD12 with so few problems. It is known as 'the flasher' because of its problems. The circuit board is known for going because it doesn't like vibration or condensation (great for a washer dryer).
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“The Indesit WD12 was purchased just over a year ago...”
Written on: 08/12/2006 by Melz101 (1 review written)
The Indesit WD12 was purchased just over a year ago and since then has had the main module replaced 4 times, Yes 4. Just last week I had the engineer out again for what I thought was the same problem and he said it was the heat sensor which cost me £69.98, he let me off the cost of the part £4,95! This bill covered his time plus £10 tax!, Since last week I have used it once and it has now gone faulty AGAIN. I would not recommend these machines to anyone - I have had nothing but trouble and... (read more)
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“When we first bought the Indesit WD12 washing machine...”
Written on: 16/08/2006 by adrian999
When we first bought the Indesit WD12 washing machine we thought the spin cycle was very loud, as it was like a jumbo jet taking off. Also, there were knocking noises. We phoned Indesit who said it was normal! This happened again not long after the warranty had passed. Indesit were no use and wanted to charge huge fees, so we called an independent company (no call out charge) who said the drum was on it's last legs (apparently a common fault). He advised us to keep using it until it finally... (read more)
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“We had our Indesit WD12 machine for just on three...”
Written on: 30/05/2006 by danjusmar
We had our Indesit WD12 machine for just on three years. The Indesit engineer found that the drum and main bearing had to be replaced which meant that the machine has to be scrapped. I would never ever buy or recommend an Indesit to anyone! (read more)
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“Nothing but problems so far. Indesit WD12 on and off...”
Written on: 21/02/2006 by rsrev
Nothing but problems so far. Indesit WD12 on and off button isn't fixed strong enough as a result depresses itself all the way in. You have to take the top off the machine to push this back out, far from ideal especially on an integrated machine.
Randomly fails on wash cycles, dial just keeps spinning and you have to turn off the power and start over again, very annoying if your part way through a long wash cycle.
Leaks from the water inlet so much that's its unusable. Had the thing four...
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★★★★☆
“Had this Indesit WD12 for 18 months now - no problems...”
Written on: 06/03/2005 by profile (2 reviews written)
Had this Indesit WD12 for 18 months now - no problems at all (apart from occasional failure to stop at end of dry cycle; Mains spikes maybe?).
When bought new, we paid for the extended warranty (5years) as it was going to be heavily used - so far it has not been needed - the last machine (Hoover Washer dryer - failed twice within 12 month warranty period then the drum failed (£130!)at 15months - so we scrapped it)
So comparatively - this is great.
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“We had problems with the Indesit WD12 within the first...”
Written on: 23/06/2004 by chris100575 (2 reviews written)
We had problems with the Indesit WD12 within the first year, part-way through the wash cycle the machine stopped and the program dial clicked round and round. You then needed to turn it off for fifteen minutes in order to rescue your washing. This was fixed under warranty, but didn't inspire confidence.
We've now had the machine for 18 months, and the problem is back. In addition, the dryer has stopped working. It makes the right noises but clothes come out of it cold and wet.
Indesit have...
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Emma002's Response to chris100575's Review
Written on: 15/08/2005
We purchased an Indesit WD12 washer Dryer and 16 months down the line we have now been told that the machine is not worth repairing as the cost will be too great!!
<br>As a household of two who rarely use the machine we were disgusted and of course as it is out of warranty Powerhouse refuse to accept any liability which has now resulted in court action uder the sale of goods act. If anyone has experienced any problems with the same model we would be grateful to hear your stories to strenghthen our case.
<br>Thanks
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Natmurphy's Response to chris100575's Review
Written on: 02/05/2006
i was pleased to see that i am not the only person who was having a problem with my washer dryer wd12idesit !!! i have same probs,,the washing machine was fine for about 7 months then started having same probs,,it started cycle fine on number 8 (quick wash) then it would clik and clik and clik all the way round and take ages to get my washing out, without washing it. it is a nightmare!!! any ideas pleaseee help me too..if no reply within a few days i will also be buying new one !!! natalie croydon..!!!!
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“My Indesit WD12 is one month out of warranty and the...”
Written on: 07/02/2004 by Rick01 (1 review written)
My Indesit WD12 is one month out of warranty and the drier motor has seized, common fault apparantly and it will cost £160 to repair. Our repair man who we know says Indesit in general and these machines in particular are a waste of money, invest in Bosch, Whirlpool, LG etc. These are cheap and you get exactly what you pay for! In the long term they work out far more expensive. Hotpoint are the same company now and they're rubbish too. (read more)
Mark Bunting's Response to Rick01's Review
Written on: 23/04/2004
I have a WD10 (1000 rpm model) and the dryer motor seized too, a tip for anybody else is to remove the top of the machine (2 screws at the rear) then remove the torx screws holding down the aluminium heater housing. Clean the fan now and again which will be full of fluff.
<br>If the heater has stopped working, it will be the thermal cut-off which is the removable wire with the middle clamped to the housing this is designed to stop the unit overheating if the fan is seized, and they are about £3.
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“This Indesit machine broke down in October. Over the...”
Written on: 16/01/2004 by Scat (1 review written)
This Indesit machine broke down in October. Over the next two months, two different engineers attempted to repair it without success . It was eventually replaced with another unit which itself broke down one week outside the warranty period . My claim for compensation for taking two days off work,two hours on the telephone and Laundry bills has as yet not been resolved (Jan 2004). (read more)
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Nwilstead's Comment
Written on: 16/10/2012
Hi! We too suffer from same problem as you, though much less frequently. Turns out, as I read this morning in the manual, that turning the machine on/off does NOT reset the machine. It says to do that you have to advance the dial to any of the black dots that mark the end of a full wash cycle, and leave it there for at least 5 seconds. Nothing else will reset the machine. Hope this can help reduce your suffering!