Bosch Series 8 Front Load Washing Machines

Another great product by BOSCH – I am very impressed with my new washing machine. After comparing features this one stood out. The water efficiency of a larger machine was very important. Another reason behind my decision was that it was manufactured and engineered in Germany as they have an excellent reputation. The pause and add or retrieve feature has been wonderful and very user friendly. It is very quiet in operation. The was washing result is very clean, follow the guide and it never disappoints. An unexpected bonus was that even though being of a larger capacity, the Bosch was smaller in external dimensions by a couple of mm and fits better into my laundry configuration. I kept the instructions handy for the first few washes but now I don’t need it.

Good for 3 years only – This washing machine (German made) worked well until after 3 years when it started to beep and the tap symbol started flashing, thinking there was a problem with either the water supply or outlet blockage. I had thoroughly followed the troubleshooting instructions in the manual and could find nothing wrong. The error always happens after the initial wash phase is finished and the machine takes in water for the first rinse. Sometimes the error is so bad that the machine pauses. I searched online for a solution and found that other customers had the same issue. The repair bill is just not worth the cost. When this machine dies I will stick to the LG brand which I have found to be a lot more reliable. Surely you would expect that a German made machine costing a premium would last a lot longer than 3 years, I am bitterly disappointed.

Despite Bosch approaching me upon reading this review, they have not contacted me yet

I absolutely love my new washing machine, it's bigger than my older one so we are washing less. Comes out clean. Super duper quiet, doesn't play an annoying finish song. Loving the light when it's done so I can see that I have got everything out. Speed perfect to cut down on load time is great. Love that you can open the door and add stuff in. Visually very appealing too. Might be more water hungry than my old machine, can't remember. Show details

Love this machine! – I wanted a good sized, reliable machine that didn’t cost an arm and a leg. I did my research thoroughly, looking at lots of brands and Choice reviews among many others. That led me to Bosch. My neighbour told me about hers, the Series 8 made in Germany. Her second and she wouldn’t buy anything else. I decided on the 9kg, then looked into the small… Read more

differences between the different models. It’s super quiet, washes amazingly well. You can add an item you forgot and it spins the laundry really well. Bonus… put a load in at night and set the time for it to be done in the morning and voila, you’ve done a load before you even get out of bed! Only uses a cold water connection and heats it up, so in daylight my solar power is used . It’s not a water guzzler either like the top loaders. This model has an extra rinse if you want it, not all do. My mum’s neighbour has now bought one on both mine and her hairdresser’s recommendation. She and I are loathe to admit it but we actually look forward to doing the washing now, even my husband loves it!!

Great performance, informative easy to use control panel – Great washer, menu options, performance, easy to use, and quiet. Things I love about this machine is the program flexibility and the display is very informative. The display tells you everything about the program, from recommended load size in kg, time, water temp, spin speed, with options to reduce the time via SpeedPerfect, creases (yes creases… Read more

are noticably reduced), delay start etc. This makes the machine very informative and intuitive to use. The options to change the program are on the control panel and easy to turn on and off. Like all Bosch washers, it seems to have less lint on clothes than other brands I have tried. When spinning it is very quiet and the load is balanced.

It is a 9kg machine, however, note that this is available only on Cottons and Cottons Eco program, the times respectively are 2hrs 30min and 3hrs 30min. SpeedPerfect, is a function which reduces the cycle time and I have found for normal soiled clothes this is great. With SpeedPerfect turned on, Cottons program is 5kg and 1hr, I use this most and it suits my needs well. SpeedPerfect is not available with Cottons Eco program.

I have had it 1 month now and I have tried a few other programs also such as Sportswear, Super 15 and 30 (a short wash in 15min or 30min, great for small loads, also Quick Mixed (4kg, 1hr or 46min with SpeedPerfect). I find the programs have preset temperatures, spin speeds etc that well match the fabrics and the variety of programs is more than sufficient with options which are easy to access and vary as required.

I bought this model because it had iDOS and while I have only tried it with fabric softener, I like how it performs. I am still using my supplies of laundry detergent but plan to use iDOS for detergent soon too.

This is my 3rd Bosch washing machine, first one lasted 10 years, last one 14 years and still going (I decided to leave at the property I sold vs moving it). Bosch is one of the few machines with a Finished In option, this is Bosch's delay start function. I like this logic more than delayed start, I don't really care when the machine starts, what I care about is when will it be finished. If I am going to bed at 10pm and want the washing ready at 7am, I set 9hrs and the machine auto calculates when it needs to start. I have found it is ready at that time. This is much easier than other machine which are delayed start when after thinking about 9hrs, you would then have to consider the cycle time and calculate back to the start time, eg 5:30min.

I like the stacking kit which can securely place a Bosch dryer on top. However, I have not been happy with the Bosch dryer or Bosch customer service on the dryer purchase and unlike the last 2 washing machine purchases I will not be going into the store and asking for another Bosch, I will be keeping an open mind. If I was rating the washing machine performance I would rate 5 stars but have downgraded to 4 stars due to Bosch's poor customer service.

Recommendation: I highly recommend this washing machine and the performance. But be warned Bosch are difficult to deal with if something goes wrong.

If you want a quiet machine, this machine is for you! – Such a beautiful quality machine, looks nice and sounds quiet I sometimes forget I have a load of washing on! It leaves clothes crispy, smelling fresh and clean. I wish I bought it earlier, it’s much quieter than my dryer! Show details

Ace machine – Very impressed with this washing machine. It has handled everything we have thrown at it as a busy family of 4. We haven't had any issues since purchase around 18 months ago. The settings are very customisable and convenient. Child lock and delayed start are useful. Everything goes in dirty, comes out clean and well spun. 100% reccommend. Show details

False Advertising - not a 9kg machine. Shame on Bosch – This machine is advertised as 9kg capacity but this is not true at all. Most programs are either 2/3kg capacity or 5/6kg capacity. Only one 3.5 hr program claims to be 9kg but that's a very long time!! If you squeeze in any more the clothes come out smelling bad as the machine is overloaded. This is terrible value for such a small machine and very… Read more

confused as to why Bosch is claiming this to be 9kg when it is in fact 5-6kg. I suppose they have to do it because the other companies market that way? Our fault for buying it online as in person we would have noticed the small drum. It's very difficult to gauge the size of the drum online so have a look at the manual or in store before purchasing. I would not recommend this product as you will have to do washing many times per week given the tiny capacity. 6 years on and its still working ok so I guess it has some longevity but will have to sell at a big loss to buy a bigger machine that can actually handle 9kg. Who has time to wait 3.5 hours for a wash.

We purchased this washing machine just under three years ago for a two‑person household, and I’m extremely disappointed with the reliability of the I‑Dos system. Despite following all maintenance instructions and only ever using liquid detergent (never fabric softener), the automatic dispenser has completely stopped working. To make matters worse,… Read more

the replacement cost for the I‑Dos unit is over $500. For a machine marketed as premium German engineering, this is unacceptable. After reading other reviews, it seems this is not an isolated issue, which makes the situation even more frustrating. I regret not spending a little extra and sticking with Asko — my previous machine lasted over 16 years without a single problem. This experience has shaken my confidence in a so called" top tier brand.

Bosch, similarly to Karcher, another German brand went downhill big time. I agree with the other reviews. Two most common issues: rusting and door handle with hinges... OMG people. Seal is no good too. Have replaced plenty of parts. I.e., if sth is wrong with the door then you have to order the whole door for big bucks! Small opening to access… Read more

drum. Where is the German reliability? Nowhere. It is "DESIGN ENGINEERING" so we have to buy it new every couple of years.

Leaked all over floor after 20 months old from new - seal developed a split - Bosch said they would not cover it under warranty as they said a t-shirt washing damaged it, I'm pretty sure thats what a washing machine is meant to do - wash clothes - paid $1,594 Sept 2023 for what was meant to be quality machine Series 8 Made in Germany - old Bosch… Read more

lasted 9 years without a seal - components made more thin and cr^p quality !! Wont be buying Bosch ever again and I have 3 made in Germany washer/ dishwasher/rangehood & Poland made Bosch dryer - lost me as a customer

After more than 16 years of loyal service from a Swedish washing machine, moving to a German-made model was a considered decision. There are some clear differences. The price point is significantly better, the machine is more compact, and the… Read more ·  1

overall design is clean and pleasant.

We moved from an 11 kg to a 9 kg capacity. While the larger drum was occasionally useful—particularly for washing dark loads, which now sometimes require two cycles—the 9 kg has generally proven sufficient. As a household of seven, this was an important consideration.

The washing performance and programmes are excellent, and clothes come out thoroughly clean. The main compromises are that garments are slightly more creased than with the Swedish machine, and the detergent drawer feels somewhat flimsy and unlikely to last 16 years. That said, it was purchased at roughly half the price, which puts this into perspective.

One practical note is that water does remain in the rubber door seal and needs to be wiped dry to prevent mould. The previous machine had a stainless steel rim, so this was not an issue.

Overall, this is very good value for money, delivers a lovely wash, and performs well for a large family. Despite a few minor drawbacks, I am happy with this machine and would purchase it again.

Had this machine for just over 5 years now. The I dos stopped working so I called a service person to inspect/repair. Cleaned regularly but never thought that this machine would have an issue with the connecting plugs. Findings the the cable… Read more

connector to the I dos was corroded and the I dos dispenser was also affected so they both need to be replaced to have the machine work as designed. Cost of Parts approx. $600. Contacted Bosch for availability of the main part (Cable connector) unavailable. This made me think they knew about the issue but said nothing. Spoke to Bosch customer service about the issue, they must of known of this issue as stated they the cable connector is out of stock and can not give a time line for availability. No recall or attempt to contact buyers or to warn of the potential issue. Sent an Email with my frustration all I received was you can turn the I dos off and manually dose the machine. Nothing else. You would this with the knowledge of this issue they would offer some type of compensation. Now waiting for the cable to become available then need to call the service person to come back and install the parts which is another callout fee.

Using the Bosch Series 8 WAW28620AU for coming up to 5 years now. The hose has been replaced 3 times under warranty due to the internal valve getting stuck. Our laundry cold water tap is off unless in use. No water flows when the valve is stuck and therefore renders the unit unusable. The repair team suggested next time it happens go to Bunnings… Read more

to get a plain hose to get the machine working as washing can build up quite quickly.

The Bosch model was Choice recommended and we purchased the stacker drawer and Bosch dryer at the same time. It was a considerable investment at the time and was happy to pay for efficiency, saving money on water and electricity, etc. Prior to this model we had a large top loader.

The Bosch, 9kg capacity, I feel struggles with a family of 5 - perhaps suitable for a smaller size family? And bedding (sheets, doona cover) is an all weekend event. I use my local laundry mat for the 3 x single bed doonas and blankets and 1 x King doona as they just don't fit individually in the 9kg drum.

If you are considering a 9kg drum I would (if afforable) look at spending more to get a much larger drum capacity, 12kg, so it covers you and the family over the many, many years that it should last.

It does have quiet operation on the spin cycle and the seal around the door is in very good condition. Accessing the drain and propellor area is very easy to get to and clean.

The rest drawer in the stacker has some how had water seep into the internal timber and thus has swollen. Not a major issue as the resting drawer still functions to slide in and out.

Great washing machine BUT the self dosing drawer (iDos) system is flawed. The sensors inside the drawer and the connections are affected by the moisture present. Had the drawer replaced twice and cost hundreds of dollars. I have since had it removed and bought another Bosch with a manual detergent drawer. Show details

I bought the Bosch Series 8 i-DOS washing machine expecting premium quality, but it has been a huge letdown. 1. Spin cycle is poor – Even on the highest spin setting, the clothes always come out too wet. I have to run a second spin cycle every time, which wastes time and electricity. 2. Serious design flaw with the door seal – Because the door… Read more

opens to the left, you naturally load/unload with your right hand, and the clothes drag across the same part of the bottom right rubber seal each time. This causes premature wear in one spot, leading to leaks.

3. Warranty issues – I’ve already had the door seal replaced once under warranty. Now, the same problem has happened again while still within the warranty period, but Bosch claims its not covered and wants to charge me $280 for another replacement. I have owned front loaders before and NEVER had this problem.

For a machine in this price range, I expected far better quality and customer support. Unfortunately, this will be the last Bosch product I buy.