Washing machine

[Aquarian]

I bought this front loading washing machine (Brandt) from Courts about 3-4 years back. Now it starts to give me problem liow, like the front part start to rust, and on the last cycle where it suppose to spin dry the clothes not working properly!

This is my first front loading WM, is it true that they are more prone to damages as compared to top loading one?? I suppose the front loading one has to work harder as it works against the gravity when it spins.

So, I think I might consider repair it or buy a new one, any good recommendation???

[SniperY]

I bought this front loading washing machine (Brandt) from Courts about 3-4 years back. Now it starts to give me problem liow, like the front part start to rust, and on the last cycle where it suppose to spin dry the clothes not working properly!

This is my first front loading WM, is it true that they are more prone to damages as compared to top loading one?? I suppose the front loading one has to work harder as it works against the gravity when it spins.

So, I think I might consider repair it or buy a new one, any good recommendation???So far i being using those top loading type, so far so good, had been with me coming to 6 yrs liao :)

[Aquarian]

what brand is yours?

So far i being using those top loading type, so far so good, had been with me coming to 6 yrs liao :)

[Theo9902]

bro no point repairing. My Samsung gave me problems recently. I was told, transport already at least $25, labour plus parts, easily $150 and no guarantee when it will break down again. Nowadays, new washing machines are so cheap. Harvey Norman got sales now. Lots of Korean model are less than $300 and Japnese brand slight more. Pay another $50 for extended warranty to cover 5 years total coverage. Manufactureers usually give one year and Harvey and Courts will cover you another 4 years.

My experience in last two weeks. Samsung top load washing machinese which I bot three years ago at Harvey Norman with extended warranty. I paid $100 more for the extended warranty. I thought my extended warranty was for 3 years in total and that's why I went down again to Harvey Norman to shop for cheap and good washing mach.

Then the Sales man told me, Harvey Norman's extended warranty should be 5 years. He helped me to called the hotlines and they just need my IC or home address, right away they can tell me which model I bot, when and where I bot. I told them it is urgent, two weeks no washing machines to use. They came down the next morning and within 15 minutes, the washing machinese is up and running again.

The guy told my wife, nowadays, most of the washing machines are designed to last for around 3 years. So it's good to buy extended warraty. Like my case, that repair could easily cost $150 (transport, labor + parts). The extended warranty now is only $50 at Harvey Norman.

[Aquarian]

ok, i heard on the radio this morning, washing machine going for 400 plus then they give 100 voucher somemore, will visit later, thanks

bro no point repairing. My Samsung gave me problems recently. I was told, transport already at least $25, labour plus parts, easily $150 and no guarantee when it will break down again. Nowadays, new washing machines are so cheap. Harvey Norman got sales now. Lots of Korean model are less than $300 and Japnese brand slight more. Pay another $50 for extended warranty to cover 5 years total coverage. Manufactureers usually give one year and Harvey and Courts will cover you another 4 years.

My experience in last two weeks. Samsung top load washing machinese which I bot three years ago at Harvey Norman with extended warranty. I paid $100 more for the extended warranty. I thought my extended warranty was for 3 years in total and that's why I went down again to Harvey Norman to shop for cheap and good washing mach.

Then the Sales man told me, Harvey Norman's extended warranty should be 5 years. He helped me to called the hotlines and they just need my IC or home address, right away they can tell me which model I bot, when and where I bot. I told them it is urgent, two weeks no washing machines to use. They came down the next morning and within 15 minutes, the washing machinese is up and running again.

The guy told my wife, nowadays, most of the washing machines are designed to last for around 3 years. So it's good to buy extended warraty. Like my case, that repair could easily cost $150 (transport, labor + parts). The extended warranty now is only $50 at Harvey Norman.

[Theo9902]

the repairman told my wife, Panasonic (or ex-National) is very durable among the Japanese Brand. As for european brand, the cheap and good brand is Elba. Korean, Samsung or LG also can lah. Less than $300.

what brand is yours?

[Theo9902]

better is those vouchers from Harvey Norman or Courts. They can be used to offset the price directly. No point taking those vouchers like Robinson and etc, right?

ok, i heard on the radio this morning, washing machine going for 400 plus then they give 100 voucher somemore, will visit later, thanks

[Aquarian]

think they are talking abt Harvey Norman voucher lah

better is those vouchers from Harvey Norman or Courts. They can be used to offset the price directly. No point taking those vouchers like Robinson and etc, right?

[Theo9902]

better double check. I was at Courts yesterday, the vouchers are from Robinson.

think they are talking abt Harvey Norman voucher lah

[Aquarian]

is it true that front loader uses less water, more power but cleans better than top loader one

[Theo9902]

could be cos most of the Laudry are using the front loader.

is it true that front loader uses less water, more power but cleans better than top loader one

[Theo9902]

Bro, I suggest you go to Suntec to compare the prices. Harvey Norman and Courts are at Tower 2, 2nd floor, then walk to Tower 3 to Carrefour, then walk to Millenium Walk, another bigger Harvey Norman.

[Aquarian]

ok, thanks

Bro, I suggest you go to Suntec to compare the prices. Harvey Norman and Courts are at Tower 2, 2nd floor, then walk to Tower 3 to Carrefour, then walk to Millenium Walk, another bigger Harvey Norman.

[Theo9902]

Happy shopping, Mr. Lobang :D

ok, thanks

[Aquarian]

pls la, dont call me that :)

Happy shopping, Mr. Lobang :D

[Theo9902]

sorry, Mr. is too low the level for you. Should call you Lobang King or Lobang God :D

pls la, dont call me that :)

[Aquarian]

too much lah u :(

sorry, Mr. is too low the level for you. Should call you Lobang King or Lobang God :D

[Theo9902]

is a honorable title lah, brother. :D

too much lah u :(

[SniperY]

is it true that front loader uses less water, more power but cleans better than top loader oneNot true lah, that is only the adversting strategy lah. All washing machine comes with function such as washing bedsheet cover, speed washing etc... depends on what you are washing, for mine if i choose to use spped washing, the water consumption is not that high also :)

[SniperY]

what brand is yours?tecnogas power5.5

[SniperY]

could be cos most of the Laudry are using the front loader.Bro, those laundry one is very big lei, those washing machine can load up to more than 5kg of weight, for family, not uncessary to have that. Beside to take care of the washing machine to make sure that each time we dont overload the weight, if there is too many clothing to wash, best is to separate them.

[Theo9902]

5Kg? more than that lah. Even my house one already 6.5 kg.

Bro, those laundry one is very big lei, those washing machine can load up to more than 5kg of weight, for family, not uncessary to have that. Beside to take care of the washing machine to make sure that each time we dont overload the weight, if there is too many clothing to wash, best is to separate them.

[SniperY]

5Kg? more than that lah. Even my house one already 6.5 kg.Ya, more than that
:p

[Theo9902]

imagine those big big bed sheets, curtains from the hotels....... they really need a big machinese.

Ya, more than that
:p

[Aquarian]

went to Courts and Harvey Norman in Suntec over the weekend, record down the some top and front loading type, the salesman try to push me to buy Bosch brand, 6.5 kilo, 1099 + 200 Harvey Norman voucher, speed is 1000RPM. He said as the water usage in front loading one is less, so effectively 6.5 kgfront loading one is equivalent to 8 kg top loading one. Since I do lots of washing, I think it is worthwhile to get a bigger one, my maid told me she did at least two washings per day! Will look around somemore.

[nim75sg]

No matter what the salesman is trying to sell you .. forget about front loading machine as they tend to break down sooner than expected.

Been using front load for upteen years for European, Italy n Japanese brand and eventually they lasted only about 2 years before going bonkers.

For the past 3.5 years, i am using this LG top load washing machine (10Kg) and touch wood, so far no problems.

So maybe is luck but for sure I won't opt for a front loading machine anymore.

Just my 2 cts this morning.. :D

[Theo9902]

no need to buy so good one lah, $300 plus korean brand which can last you 3 years. worthwhile liao. :D

went to Courts and Harvey Norman in Suntec over the weekend, record down the some top and front loading type, the salesman try to push me to buy Bosch brand, 6.5 kilo, 1099 + 200 Harvey Norman voucher, speed is 1000RPM. He said as the water usage in front loading one is less, so effectively 6.5 kgfront loading one is equivalent to 8 kg top loading one. Since I do lots of washing, I think it is worthwhile to get a bigger one, my maid told me she did at least two washings per day! Will look around somemore.

[Theo9902]

you have 5 persons while I have 7 persons plus one dog. My maid only does one washing per day nia :(

went to Courts and Harvey Norman in Suntec over the weekend, record down the some top and front loading type, the salesman try to push me to buy Bosch brand, 6.5 kilo, 1099 + 200 Harvey Norman voucher, speed is 1000RPM. He said as the water usage in front loading one is less, so effectively 6.5 kgfront loading one is equivalent to 8 kg top loading one. Since I do lots of washing, I think it is worthwhile to get a bigger one, my maid told me she did at least two washings per day! Will look around somemore.

[Aquarian]

that is what i believe too, it is because we somehow tends to overload the machine, once u do that the front loader will go first cos it has to work against the gravity

No matter what the salesman is trying to sell you .. forget about front loading machine as they tend to break down sooner than expected.

Been using front load for upteen years for European, Italy n Japanese brand and eventually they lasted only about 2 years before going bonkers.

For the past 3.5 years, i am using this LG top load washing machine (10Kg) and touch wood, so far no problems.

So maybe is luck but for sure I won't opt for a front loading machine anymore.

Just my 2 cts this morning.. :D

[nim75sg]

So did you buy the top loading washing machine?

[Aquarian]

i have not bought lah bro, check out the available models/capacities and compare prices :)

So did you buy the top loading washing machine?

[SniperY]

went to Courts and Harvey Norman in Suntec over the weekend, record down the some top and front loading type, the salesman try to push me to buy Bosch brand, 6.5 kilo, 1099 + 200 Harvey Norman voucher, speed is 1000RPM. He said as the water usage in front loading one is less, so effectively 6.5 kgfront loading one is equivalent to 8 kg top loading one. Since I do lots of washing, I think it is worthwhile to get a bigger one, my maid told me she did at least two washings per day! Will look around somemore.2 washing per day, that's alot man....... bro, u got so many things to wash mei?????
:confused:

[Aquarian]

machine small and yes lots of clothing to be washed each day

2 washing per day, that's alot man....... bro, u got so many things to wash mei?????
:confused:

[Theo9902]

the same question I asked him the other day......

cos I got two more adults than him plus one extra dog, and I assume my two boys change more clothings than his girls.

And my maid only does one washing per day in the morning.

2 washing per day, that's alot man....... bro, u got so many things to wash mei?????
:confused:

[Theo9902]

the characteristic of the Lobang King. :D

i have not bought lah bro, check out the available models/capacities and compare prices :)

[Aquarian]

money does not fall from tree lah :)

the characteristic of the Lobang King. :D

[Theo9902]

true lah :D and we don't own the printing machine right? :(

money does not fall from tree lah :)

[Aquarian]

any lobang to get hold of one??? :p

later will go Mustafa to check on their prices

true lah :D and we don't own the printing machine right? :(

[Theo9902]

oh yah, this is another must visit place..... :)

after the shopping, you can adjourn to Muthu's Curry fish head :D

any lobang to get hold of one??? :p

later will go Mustafa to check on their prices

[nim75sg]

any lobang to get hold of one??? :p

later will go Mustafa to check on their prices

Don't go can dcheck prices for too long as it could turn out to be false economy due to the time (excluding your family) spent searching forr the best price unless you want to see chio salegirl.

Also, the petrol as it is quite expensive depending on wether you are using top or medium grade one. Unless your employer pays for it. :D

[Theo9902]

you two are the more fortunate one where "someone" is paying for the petro. :D

Don't go can dcheck prices for too long as it could turn out to be false economy due to the time (excluding your family) spent searching forr the best price unless you want to see chio salegirl.

Also, the petrol as it is quite expensive depending on wether you are using top or medium grade one. Unless your employer pays for it. :D

[SniperY]

Actually COURTS have quite a variety of washing machine, and the price is also not so expensive.MIne is from COURTS, so far the washing machine running for 6 yrs liao still ok. ;) (touch wood) :D

[Theo9902]

because we only do one washing per day... so can last for 6 years or more :D

Actually COURTS have quite a variety of washing machine, and the price is also not so expensive.MIne is from COURTS, so far the washing machine running for 6 yrs liao still ok. ;) (touch wood) :D

[Aquarian]

you are right, employer pays for it :p

Don't go can dcheck prices for too long as it could turn out to be false economy due to the time (excluding your family) spent searching forr the best price unless you want to see chio salegirl.

Also, the petrol as it is quite expensive depending on wether you are using top or medium grade one. Unless your employer pays for it. :D

[Aquarian]

actually it is not just to compare price but also to compare specs and design, see what is the latest technology in wm, u know there was one with water filter too and with ion charger or whatever they call it, and the drum is without holes one so it can minimise the mould from growing at the back of the drum and also it causes less damage to the clothes, the model is from Sharp

[Theo9902]

they latest thing they were trying to sell to me: the Silver wash.... can kill virus and germ lah........ But I think the Sun is still the best germ/virus killer :D

actually it is not just to compare price but also to compare specs and design, see what is the latest technology in wm, u know there was one with water filter too and with ion charger or whatever they call it, and the drum is without holes one so it can minimise the mould from growing at the back of the drum and also it causes less damage to the clothes, the model is from Sharp

[Aquarian]

yes, that one is from Samsung

they latest thing they were trying to sell to me: the Silver wash.... can kill virus and germ lah........ But I think the Sun is still the best germ/virus killer :D

[Theo9902]

but expensive right? :(

yes, that one is from Samsung

[SniperY]

but expensive right? :(No point getting such a expensive washing machine if :-
1) User does not know how to take care of the machine;
2) User washing frequency is high (Suggest to get a bigger one which can wash more rather than go for the branded one, but cannot achieve such requirement);
3) Not user friendly

[nim75sg]

Agreed just get a simple top-load washing machine with the mini features as there is a very strong possibility that you won't use them except one or two features. ;)

[Theo9902]

ya, it is used to wash clothing that's all. :D

Agreed just get a simple top-load washing machine with the mini features as there is a very strong possibility that you won't use them except one or two features. ;)