Bosch WAN28259GB Washing Machine An Engineers Review: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Truth!

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Thinking of buying a new Bosch washing machine? Before you spend your money, you NEED to watch this honest review and teardown. We're taking a deep dive into the popular Bosch WAN28259GB washing machine model to uncover its fantastic features and its dark, hidden secrets.

In this video, I'll show you why I'm impressed with Bosch's new 5-year guarantee and this machine's whisper-quiet performance. But I'll also expose how they are getting around the "Right to Repair" act with shockingly expensive parts and sealed drums, a practice designed to cost you a fortune in the long run.

This machine is manufactured under all these brands:Bosch (BSH Hausgeräte GmbH) Siemens, Balay, Constructa, Pitsos, Profilo, that i know off in Europe

✅ *THE GOOD STUFF:*

👉 5-Year Guarantee: A fantastic move from Bosch, offering peace of mind with a full parts and labour warranty (just remember to register!).
👉 Whisper-Quiet Motor: This is one of the quietest machines I've ever had in the workshop, you can barely hear it running!
👉 Great User Features: From a door that opens fully for easy loading to a clever soap drawer for liquid detergent and genuinely useful cycles like 'Drum Clean' and 'Iron Assist'.
👉 Easy for DIY Repairs: Good, traditional design means accessing components like the pump, door seal, and heater is straightforward for repairs.
👉 Affordable Common Parts: Many of the parts that commonly fail, like the door seal or the motor, are reasonably priced.

❌ *THE UGLY TRUTH (RIGHT TO REPAIR ISSUES):*

👉 The Sealed Drum: This is the biggest problem. The drum is completely sealed, which means if the bearings or spider fail (a very common fault after a few years), you can't replace them.
👉 Shocking Repair Costs: A replacement for the sealed drum costs a staggering £360, and the main circuit board is over £200. For a machine that costs around £500, this makes a common repair completely uneconomical.
👉 Built-in Obsolescence: This drum is fitted to over 40,000 different models, so why the extortionate price? This is a deliberate tactic to force you to scrap the entire machine and buy a new one.

Is the Bosch WAN28259GB washing machine a good one? For washing clothes, yes. But for long-term value and the right to repair your own property, there are serious issues you need to know about. Watch the full video for the complete teardown and my final verdict!

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🛒 *Common Spare Parts & Model Numbers*

Pressure Switch: 10012358
Drum Sump Hose: 00659871
Programme Timer Control Knob: 00633707
Shock Absorber Damper: 11051551
Drum Paddle Drive Coupling: 00742713
NTC Temperature Sensor Thermal Limiter: 00170961
Poly-Vee Drive Belt 1255J5PJE (1255J5): 00439490
Door Lock Interlock Switch: 00638259
Door Hinge: 00633549
Power Cord Mains Cable: 12004729
Water Valve Solenoid: 10032419
Motor: 00146408
Door Seal Gasket / Sleeve: 11056927
Drain Pump: 12037162
Pump Filter: 12032308
Drain Pump Fluff Lint Filter: 12032308

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⏲️ We've added timestamps below to make it easier for you to navigate this video:

00:00 Bosch WAN28259GB Washing Machine Review Video
01:27 Unpacking the Bosch WAN28259GB Washing Machine
02:48 Removing the Transit Bolts
03:55 5 Years Part & Labor Warranty
06:01 Quick Look to Control Panel
09:03 Checking the Noise Level
11:27 Quick Look to Inner Parts & Components
16:11 2 Possible Major Faults with the Machine
16:59 Outro

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