Buying washing machines.

[Fuelsaver]

European made fridge n washer r known as conti > 20 yrs ago

Zzz

Buy appliances like buy car, have conti n jap...

 

So is conti havin issues like dsg?

 

Even for washing mc, I'm inclined to jap brand.

[Fuelsaver]

Ok ok. M c f very good. I learn something new today.

 

Hahaha.

N I thot u pretty knowledgable... Perhaps on cars?

[Fuelsaver]

Then u should consider Miele. Reported to be engineered to last 20 years and up

Zhun ah? But this one is equivalent of merc or BMW liao rite?

[Fuelsaver]

My top load machine lasted more than 10 years, still can use. But i change it recently cause find the machine "too old" liao.

U not only backside itchy chg cars, but oso appliances hor?

[Fuelsaver]

Front loader save more water. Strongly recommend.

Now top load also 3 ticks liao.

[Fuelsaver]

Cheaper only cos e quality getting worse. Think MIC.

 

I still prefer pay a bit more n e machine can last forever.....just like when i was a young boy.

Is there any appliance that last as long as last time? I only have my 29" CRT flat screen mij Panasonic tv lasting 13 yrs n f&p top load washg mc lasting 20yrs.

 

Now seemed like everything can only last 3-5 yrs, wc probably explained the rationale behind extended warranty like 1+2, 3+2.

 

Nbzz, mega appliance stores also smart...

[Kb27]

I'll take ur advice bro. Front load takes 2x longer to wash n can't load clothes halfway tho saves more water. I oso concerned about silicon lining replacement.

 

On side note, my f&p lasted 2 decades, now is valve slow water flow n electronic outta sort keep go back start cycle.

 

I use to think front loader cleans better. True, gravity cleaning helps to save energy.

But in real world, imo, it's the warm or hot water that kills any energy saving...when you switch on that heater.

The energy saving between front and top loader is probably small amount compared to other problems/advantage/disadvantage.

 

So far, I've used expensive front loader and cheap top loader and found the latter cleans just as well, enough to my satisfaction.

 

And newer design top loader cleans even better. And they are much cheaper than front loader.

If you forget clothes, you can just open the cover and add more, unlike front loader.

 

Nowadays many machines are made regionally in cheaper labour countries, like Malaysia, Thailand and of coz China.

Same as Conti brands are made in the "poorer" Euro countries.

 

As long as you get a branded stuff, it's probably due to the luck of the straw, how long it last, what parts you need.

 

For my FP repair, the charge is min $80, + any parts.

That's about half the price of a brand new top loader.

 

You'll start to think, why the hell shouldn't I just throw it away and replace with new ?

 

If I were to shop for one now, I would look at the price first.

http://www.fortytwo.sg/home-appliance/washers.html

 

When you buy a cheap $400 machine, you can afford to replace it every 10 yrs.

When you buy a $1000 machine, your ROI only begins when it can last 20 yrs, and that's a tall order...provided it doesn't breakdown at all.

[Genes]

Zhun ah? But this one is equivalent of merc or BMW liao rite?

To me, equivalent to Rolls Royce and Bentley liao.

[Kezg1]

Aiyah nowsadays SMLJ oso MIC one...you can use 3 years you damn bleddy happy oreddy. Dat's y the Great Wall of China is a world wonder...because something MIC managed to last so long [laugh]

 

 

 

Not everything lah...yesterday just bot a vaccum "Electrolux" made in Hungary..I was surprised too

[Pisces69]

The MIJ Sanyo at home has been problem free since 2001. Wash full load 4x a week.

 

I think it's worth paying a little more for MIJ electronics

 

 

I also agree but many pple wan cheap cheap cheap.

 

 

[Pisces69]

Last time my Bosch washing machine, also made in germany, if I remember correctly.

Every 2 years must replaced shocks or it will jump around and make noise like a jackhammer.

Cost me initially $1000, and every 2 years $150 to change shocks.

After 2 times of shock changes, I had enough and junk it.

 

I bought a F&P top loading, use it for another 7 years before the water pump spoiled,...two times.

Junk it.

 

Now use a "free" top loading Toshiba I won as a prize. No problem. Cheap and good.

 

I had enough of expensive front loaders, full of problems.

 

Cheapo top loaders, I can afford to throw away even with 5 yr usage is good enough.

 

When the Toshiba dies, I'll just get another Samsung or LG top loader.

 

I had enough of expensive front loaders.

 

 

Maybe yr washing machine agent like car ws. See pple can ty wil .

 

Yr shocks maybe just need to adjust only.

 

But then some pple got e rich man look.

 

I like to wear shorts n dirty old clothing. Cheap watch n no jewellery.

I tell salesman i wan cheap n good most important. I say my wife old so cannot handwash anymore so we need a machine that can ease her burden a little.

 

[Pisces69]

i still prefer the korean brand...lasting and prices are cheap.

 

my current LG 5.5Kg had been using for the past 12 - 14years. cant even remember the exact year.

didnt even breakdown at all. only change the net that collect the dirt.

 

 

Older models usually more solid.

 

Newer models most try to fight on price so e quality suffers. Very sad.

[Pisces69]

N I thot u pretty knowledgable... Perhaps on cars?

 

 

But i did chk my quilt n cannot remove cover.

 

Maybe next time i buy must look fr those can remove.

[Pisces69]

Is there any appliance that last as long as last time? I only have my 29" CRT flat screen mij Panasonic tv lasting 13 yrs n f&p top load washg mc lasting 20yrs.

 

Now seemed like everything can only last 3-5 yrs, wc probably explained the rationale behind extended warranty like 1+2, 3+2.

 

Nbzz, mega appliance stores also smart...

 

 

Ya things r getting more ex n e quality worse. :angry:

[Voodooman]

Ya things r getting more ex n e quality worse. :angry:

 

White goods are getting cheaper but quality is on down trend. My first 32" LCD TV cost me $3500, now you can get a 40" LED for less than half the price. But it is use and throw, noone repairs these stuff anymore.

 

For washing machine, I vouch for Thomson top loader, soft on fabric and they last at least 5 yrs.

[Pisces69]

White goods are getting cheaper but quality is on down trend. My first 32" LCD TV cost me $3500, now you can get a 40" LED for less than half the price. But it is use and throw, noone repairs these stuff anymore.

 

For washing machine, I vouch for Thomson top loader, soft on fabric and they last at least 5 yrs.

 

 

Not only white goods. All electrical appliances e same. All manufacturing outsourced to cheap labour countries but quality is also down.

 

Thomson now changed name to Brandt. My washing machine brandt. Made in europe but agent dun say which country.

 

That alone make me suspcious. Maybe hungary or similar.

 

Ty say just to chk whats wrong i need to pay $70. Excl any repair or parts.

 

I just decided to junk it n buy a new Elba machine. Made in uk. I hope e quality is better.

[Etnt]

Thomson also not so lasting anymore. Had a made-in-france model that died after 6+ years. First PCB spoil, then later pump.

[Billcoke]

When we are choosing a washing machine, we will see the machines indicated with their capacity such as for 7kg, 10kg etc. So how do I know if I have overloaded the machine w laundry? I have yet to see a machine that comes with indicator that I have overloaded it.

 

 

I bought a LG front load, 7kg, Direct Drive, 10yrs warranty on the motor. Think I paid $550+.

 

Front load use less water than top load and after each wash, the clothing doesn't tangle together.