Aldi washing powder cost me a $75 repair bill : (

[ShootingStar]

Gees thats bad. I dont regularly shop at Aldi but went there the other day with a friend and bought their fabric softener.. i wonder if that would cause problems too?

[~Trish~]

Oh no, that sucks Smiles .

We have had the same problem with the Aldi dishwasher powder. It doesn't seem to break down the grease (or something?) and we've had a repairman out scratching his head for ages until we worked out the drainage pipe was clogged right up. We started buying the tablets thinking they might do a better job, but after reading this thread I'm no longer too sure...

[smiles4u]

wow, we've been using it for ages and our washing machine's doing fine... it's a front loader.
might have to do a swap on the next box..

Boobaloothat's really interesting cause i think Marlene mentioned she has a front loader and been using the powder for ages too, wonder ' IF ' it makes a difference being a top loader machine ???

Trish my repairman was scratching his head too, in fact i could see he was getting totally frustrated (as he clearly had a lot of jobs to attend) as he was in the laundry for a good 30mins turning the machine on filling it up then pulling it apart ... and on leaving the laundry he still baffled that's when he saw the Aldi box sitting there, its a good thing i had it out on view or he still would have had no clue !!

I can't believe how happy i feel my machine is working like normal again as i seriously was going nuts for those 2mths it wasn't working properly.
One day it took me over 2hrs to do one load of washing, as i would have to go back & forward heaps of times trying to get it going.

[*TripleJ*]

omg that must be why my machine isnt spinning properly but its not making any funny noises will chuck the box out and get a different one never had any issues with my duo

[UsPlus2]

OMG! talk about timing! DP and I were discussing last night that we think the machine might be kicking it in and were going to go have a look on the weekend for a new one. Didnt even think that it could have been the powder. We only just recently switched. hmm - now to tell DP or not?? I want a new shiny washing machine lol.

[Astrid]

Oh boy - I use Aldi sensitive powder about every 3rd box of powder. Will have to change now. Our washing machine has been making funny noises, I had just put it down to age.

[emc2]

I haven't used Aldi powder. I used Duo for a bit when it was a good powder, then I was using a cheaper brand for a little while, and now I'm onto a 5kg box of Omo which is cheaper in bulk. I have to say my machine is working better on Omo.

I've used about 1/2 a scoop for years now, and I use vinegar in the rinse cycle, I think that helps. My machine will have its 14th birthday this year.