Laundry

A ‘Preloved washing machine, dryer or washer-dryer’ is an appliance that we have already rented out and that has then been returned to us for re-rental. All of our refurbished or nearly-new laundry equipment is fully cleaned, serviced and commissioned for safe use. Essentially, our refurbished laundry range gives customers access to premium washing machines, dryers and washer-dryers at a reduced cost and with absolutely no compromise on quality. Choosing to rent refurbished laundry equipment also supports a circular economy and is a sustainable lifestyle choice.

The new energy ratings for washing machines and dryers cannot be compared to the older ratings. It is an entirely different system so there are no direct equivalents. However, laundry equipment technology and energy efficiency are constantly being reviewed and improved by laundry manufacturers. Furthermore, Forbes does the investigations for you and you can rest assured that we chose our laundry manufacturers and products very carefully to ensure that they offer the very best energy efficiency.

A key benefit of rental is that, in the event of technical problems or if your washing machine, dryer or washer-dryer breaks down, there are no repair or replacement costs. If you notify Forbes that something has wrong with your washer, or dryer we will always aim to dispatch an engineer to your house the same/ next day. Where a rented laundry appliance is deemed to be become economical repair, we will replace it for you on a like-for-like basis, at no extra cost.

Bosch's 3D AquaSpa and 4D wash systems ensure intensive cycles for spotless washing every time. This clever technology optimises the detergent and water penetration to enable a perfect clean, even when the drum is fully loaded. 3D AquaSpa technology includes a cascade system for faster water penetration. The 4D wash system creates a special tunnel that distributes the detergent centrally and then dispenses it evenly throughout the drum. Direct water spray and an extra spin wash combine for the most effective use of both water and detergent.

Bosch's i-Dos technology has revolutionised the washing process, creating washing machines that help consumers save time, money and effort whilst minimising detergent usage. With i-Dos, intelligent sensors detect how heavy a washing load is, the type of fabric being washed and the degree of soiling. The washing machines then uses Smart auto-dosing technology so that consumers only need to refill the detergent drawer every few weeks. Bosch i-Dos washing machines will ensure that the right amount of detergent is dispensed for each wash as well as automatically selecting the right programme for the specific load. Test have shown that Bosch i-Dos auto-dosing technology can reduce detergent use by up to 38%; better for your clothes and better for the environment. I-DOS also ensures precision water dosage, cuts the average cycle time by 14 minutes and enables you to save up to 7,000 litres of water each year. Designed to make your life that bit easier, if you want to make a sustainable product choice, Bosch i-Dos washing machines are a great selection.

Home Connect that enables you to control your Smart home appliances remotely. Using the Home Connect App you can interact with your Smart laundry and kitchen appliances via your Smart phone or tablet. It enables you to switch the appliances on/off, select programmes, view cycle status’, set the appliances to eco mode and much more. It is a very user friendly platform and customers find it invaluable to be able to set their washing to finish as they come home.

Heat pump tumble dryers are the most energy efficient tumble dryers on the market. These dryers enable savings of up to 75% in energy costs when compared to other tumble dryers. The innovative heat-pump technology employs a closed-air circuit where-by hot, dry air enters the drum and absorbs moisture from the load. An evaporator removes water and stores it in a reservoir. The hot air is passed through several filters before a coolant circuit extracts the heat and reheats the processed air. The process is repeated serval times. Essentially a heat-pump dryer works in a similar way to a fridge, but in reverse. There are many benefits to heat pump dryers, it is; more energy efficient, carries less of a fire risk, is better for your clothes and releases less humidity. It is no wonder that heat-pump dryers are such a popular choice of tumble dryer.

By choosing to rent a laundry appliance, you are making a more sustainable lifestyle choice than purchasing. You also have the benefits of free appliance delivery, free appliance installation, free same/ next day service responses and regular upgrade opportunities. Our installation teams also provide free product demonstrations and you have on-going access to our multi-award winning customer service teams who can provide technical assistance at no extra cost. By renting laundry equipment, you also avoid paying costly upfront payments, and benefit from fixed pay weekly or monthly prices. Washing machine and tumble dryer rental is better for your household budgeting, better for you logistically and better for the environment.