Washing Cycle Times Getting Longer

[slaughts]

We have a Bosch Classixx 1200 washing machine which is about 8 years old, over the past few months the washing running times are getting longer and longer, nor will the machine take conditioner.

I have cleaned the powder drawer and the area which it sits in and have run the machine at 90° with bleach and soda to remove all residue.

Does anybody have any suggestions before I buy a new machine?

Thanks in advance

 

[OwainDIYer]

Is the element scaling up and taking longer to heat the water?

This should not affect cold rinsing parts of the cycle.

 

[slaughts]

Is the element scaling up and taking longer to heat the water?

This should not affect cold rinsing parts of the cycle.

Thanks for your help, had new heating element about a year ago, use Calgon so should not be lime scale.