Cold fill washing machines

[Hard@it]

Is there any advantage having a cold fill washing machine or is it better to have H & C. Thanks

[pingu748]

Cold fill machines are pretty much the norm now, built by manufacturers to A: Save money in the build process (less components) B: Achieve the energy efficiency rating (AAA, AAB etc) Having a hot & cold fill machine means that water from your central heating is added (depending on the programme / temp required) that has already been heated by a more efficient system than the one in a machine ... however if it is too hot then cold will have to be added to reduce the temp ... therefore less energy efficient than cold fill only ... however the ratings are mainly achieved by having lower temp washes over a longer period of time ... hence longer washes despite advancing technology ... in short, no real advantage or disadvantage ... modern top end detergents dissolve very well in cold water (powder & tablets at least, however liquids are one of the main reasons for the increase in smelly machines & mouldy door seals in the last 5 years ... none of them contain any bleach to kill off the remaining bacteria ... (IMHO

[Ethel]

I was dubious when I bought my first cold fill machine after several hot and cold fill machines.

I was very pleasantly surprised at how quick the wash cycle is. Even the boil wash is quicker than my old machines. Maybe it's new technology.

As I have an immersion heater only for my hot water during the summer it is a real bonus not using this limited hot water for my washing machine.

Pingu is quite correct about the modern detergents. My manual tells me to run a boil wash once a month, without any washing in the machine, using the cheapest biological 'bleach' washing powder. This kills all the bacteria in the machine that causes that awful black mould.

My washing machine is a Miele by the way. :)

[Hard@it]

i appreciate the replies, my daughter has bought one without realising it is cold only, and she is concerned - but this relieves the concern. Cheers Hard@it