About five years ago, I purchased a Bosch Serie 8 washing machine based on the seller's recommendation. I chose this model, which is manufactured in Germany, over the Serie 6 models made in Turkey, believing it would be more durable and higher quality. I paid 1.5 times the price of a standard washing machine and did not opt for extended warranty, trusting in its superior build.
Recently, the machine tripped the circuit breaker. I called for service, and the technician arrived with a heating element, stating that these models often have this issue. The resistor was replaced for ₺3,300, and the machine seemed fine. However, the next day, the circuit breaker tripped again, and the bathroom flooded.
When the same technician returned, they discovered the drum was cracked and quoted ₺13,000-₺14,000 for a replacement. They admitted it would have been covered under warranty if it hadn’t expired, confirming this isn’t a user error. I suspect the drum was damaged during or due to the heating element replacement.
It’s frustrating that second-hand machines lasting 10-20 years still function, yet this supposedly premium model is facing major issues. I reported the matter to customer service at 444 6 333 and hope Bosch will replace the drum without additional charges, sparing me the hassle of escalating this to the Consumer Arbitration Board.
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