Thanks for the info jsnowash. This is my first post and I am so excited! The Bosch Nexxt series are a little pricey, but seem to be one of the best from what I have read here on the threads and the rebate and 10% off will do wonders for the budget. My husband and I are seriously considering purchasing the 500 series. Unfortunately, it is too deep to fit into our existing laundry area so we are trying to figure out how we can move the laundry area down to the basement without spending a fortune on electrical and plumbing. We had someone come out this morning and they are going to give us our estimate later this afternoon. I have a feeling it will be outrageous. If we cannot go with the Bosch, we will be purchasing the Fisher and Paykel Intuitive Eco top loader since it will fit into our tiny existing laundry area. I really want the Bosch though as it has an on board heater, sanitizingcycle and seems as if it can handle a bulkier load such as comforters and blankets.

You should also check with your local water departments. Ours is offering a $100 rebate for the Nexxt 500 also.

domesticgoddess, how shallow of an area are you looking at? I've just gone through the same thing.

Hi Meg711
The laundry area is right off the garage and is 5'9.5" long by 5'1" deep.
From the wall to the door opening is 26.5"
The ancient Kenmore I have is 25.5" and when we open the door to the garage there is about an inch of clearance to the washer. We had the plumber/electrician give us a quote yesterday about moving the laundry area to the basement and I thought it was extremely pricey at $950.00 considering that we do not need a pump for the water line. This is probably too much info for you as you only asked for the depth of my laundry area. What is your situation?

We have a long narrow laundry room and, luckily, the washer and dryer will be at the end of the room, where it dead ends, so the walkway clearance issue is not as great.

The depth of our room is roughly 63". The dryer is 31 1/2" deep, but when you add the venting, that's another 6 to 8 inches--or so the store is saying. We're hoping that we'll get it closer to that back wall so that we can comfortably stand in front of the washer and dryer, even when their doors are open.

Ours is a little tight width-wise, too. There's 58" of space for the two 27" wide machines.

Sorry you're having such a problem. I know that the Euro models are much shallower but they're also less capacity. I hope you find a good solution.

Thanks Meg711. I considered the AXXIS, but you are right in saying that the capacity is small. Too small for my family of three anyway. Maybe it is just meant to be that I am supposed to have the Fisher & Paykel top loader instead. I RRRRREEEEEEAAAAAALLLLLLYYYYYYY wanted that Bosch sanitizing feature though(walks away pouting)

The capacity of washers like the Axxis is around 14 pounds of laundry. The average US load is around 8 pounds (according to CR), the F&P washer has a max capacity of 7 kilos (according to the manual) so only a bit more than the Axxis/Asko/Miele. Just something to consider. - DR

Thanks Dross! You are always so helpful. I am used to my VERY old cavernous Kemore and it holds a ton of clothes, so I do not know what it is like to wash a smaller load. Please forgive my ignorance, but I do not even know what 14 pounds of laundry looks like. I am sure this question has come up a million times before, but would the AXXIS vibrate a lot on a second floor hardwood surface? Maybe that is a question for BSHchris. This is my very first washing machine purchse and I want to make sure I get the right one.

Goddess -

For second floor installation, the Axxis is a fine choice. I know of many people personally that have had them in just just a situation and have been quite pleased.

As for the capacity... this concerns comes up a lot. I would say this, first (and I am assuming your Kenmore is a Top-loader) FL in general clean larger loads better. Really, if you can get the items in there you can wash them. We have done some tests in our factories (and please excuse me DRoss I know you hate these type of statements) and we have been able to wash up to 10 pairs of jeans at a time in the Axxiss washers. As DRoss will tell you these type of statements aren't always the most useful, and you shouod really check out the machines for yourself to see if they will meet your needs

bsh chris
Thanks so much for the info. I may call on you again for more questions if you don't mind.

Your old cavernous Kenmore - if a top loader - holds less laundry than you think. There is that big agitator sticking up in the middle, plus if you pack it too tightly then the clothes don't get get evenly cleaned. With a FL - especially the small 'true' H-axis Euro machines - you can pack the drum pretty full, and the clothing will still get clean.

If you are worried about vibration you should really look at the Asko too, if you have a local dealer - the price is similar to the Bosch, and the suspension is better. - DR

Thanks DRoss
I live in Chattanooga, TN so I am not sure if there is an ASKO dealer here or not, but will check into it.

Several TN dealers (including 2 in Chattanooga - you must be a bigger city than I thought) listed here: http://www.jtdinc.com/tn.html - DR

Any news about Bosch reissuing the rebate? I missed it.