Buying washing machines.

[inlinesix]

Nowadays I don't spend much money on washing machine.

Big and cheap is what I look for.

So it's usually top loader at the lowest price.

 

Last time, spend $2k for Bosch front loader, now spend $400 for Samsung top loader.

 

The cheap wm will probably last about the same number of years.

 

My last WM cost more than $1k & it lasted > 10 yrs.

[Kb27]

 

i think so too

some stuff just aint worth to buy too exp

 

Yeah, it all boils down to price.

 

Fridge, tv,..they do about the same thing as the cheapest one., with the premium giving you a little bit more., but can cost heck of a lot.

 

As buyers, we should see where that price/features lines crossed and buy near that point.

 

And then technology keep advancing.

The premium you paid for a few years old, is now the base model.

[Mustank]

 

Yeah, it all boils down to price.

 

Fridge, tv,..they do about the same thing as the cheapest one., with the premium giving you a little bit more., but can cost heck of a lot.

 

As buyers, we should see where that price/features lines crossed and buy near that point.

 

And then technology keep advancing.

The premium you paid for a few years old, is now the base model.

 

i bought a new inverter daikin aircon,4 ticks

compared to my 15 year old national aircon, the savings are tremedous

i used to consume nearlyu 1000kwh per month

now, only about 500kwh

in cold months, i still turn on the aircon, it kwh can go until about 200kwh

it was a very important decision

thisd inverter thing really does work

[Kb27]

 

My last WM cost more than $1k & it lasted > 10 yrs.

 

My first wm, Electrolux bought by my mom cost $600 and last about 20 yrs.

$600 is a lot of money in those days.

I got tired of replacing the broken handle and replaced with a Bosch.

 

That Bosch is costly and didn't make it to 10 yrs. The struts keep wearing out and the wm jumps around.

Got rid of it, too costly to keep changing struts. Might as well get a new one.

 

Then I pay lesser for a F&P. Last me another 7~8 yrs maybe. It broke down due to the electronics and pump motor.

2 similar part replacement and I knew it's time to replace.

 

And bought the latest and cheapest Samsung top loader. Fingers-crossed, it'll last me another few years.

 

Although I like front-loader, the price is just too much over a top-loader.

[Mustank]

 

My first wm, Electrolux bought by my mom cost $600 and last about 20 yrs.

$600 is a lot of money in those days.

I got tired of replacing the broken handle and replaced with a Bosch.

 

That Bosch is costly and didn't make it to 10 yrs. The struts keep wearing out and the wm jumps around.

Got rid of it, too costly to keep changing struts. Might as well get a new one.

 

Then I pay lesser for a F&P. Last me another 7~8 yrs maybe. It broke down due to the electronics and pump motor.

2 similar part replacement and I knew it's time to replace.

 

And bought the latest and cheapest Samsung top loader. Fingers-crossed, it'll last me another few years.

 

Although I like front-loader, the price is just too much over a top-loader.

 

dont know whether an inverter washing machine vs an non inverter will make any difference?

[Kb27]

 

i bought a new inverter daikin aircon,4 ticks

compared to my 15 year old national aircon, the savings are tremedous

i used to consume nearlyu 1000kwh per month

now, only about 500kwh

in cold months, i still turn on the aircon, it kwh can go until about 200kwh

it was a very important decision

thisd inverter thing really does work

 

Inverter works if it's running most of the time...I think that's what they say.

The cost of electricity vs the cost of the inverter premium.

 

Inverter fridge might be useful.

 

My fujitsu inverter aircon is now leaking internally.

It's still working, so I don't bother to replace it yet.

I didn't track the electricity saved.

Bought it bcuz the price was closed to a traditional single-split.

 

dont know whether an inverter washing machine vs an non inverter will make any difference?

 

I think it comes back down to the price difference.

How much more do you pay vs the electricity you can potentially saved...before it breaks down ?

[Mustank]

 

Inverter works if it's running most of the time...I think that's what they say.

The cost of electricity vs the cost of the inverter premium.

 

Inverter fridge might be useful.

 

My fujitsu inverter aircon is now leaking internally.

It's still working, so I don't bother to replace it yet.

I didn't track the electricity saved.

Bought it bcuz the price was closed to a traditional single-split.

 

I think it comes back down to the price difference.

How much more do you pay vs the electricity you can potentially saved...before it breaks down ?

 

this article got say abit

https://www.bijlibachao.com/appliances/washing-machine-buying-guide.html

 

it says average use 1kwh per run

i run 2 runs per day, so i use 60kwh

even if save 50%, i save only 30kwh which is $8 per month

i think i just stick to the cheapest, bestest, not no need fastest

 

Inverter works if it's running most of the time...I think that's what they say.

The cost of electricity vs the cost of the inverter premium.

 

Inverter fridge might be useful.

 

My fujitsu inverter aircon is now leaking internally.

It's still working, so I don't bother to replace it yet.

I didn't track the electricity saved.

Bought it bcuz the price was closed to a traditional single-split.

 

I think it comes back down to the price difference.

How much more do you pay vs the electricity you can potentially saved...before it breaks down ?

 

leak internally??!?!?

what leak? water or gas?

[Kb27]

 

this article got say abit

https://www.bijlibachao.com/appliances/washing-machine-buying-guide.html

 

it says average use 1kwh per run

i run 2 runs per day, so i use 60kwh

even if save 50%, i save only 30kwh which is $8 per month

i think i just stick to the cheapest, bestest, not no need fastest

 

leak internally??!?!?

what leak? water or gas?

 

Thanks for the link.

It comes down to how much premium you pay vs the electricity cost saving

Usually, we use wm at full load, so varying loads saving is not important to me.

 

The leak is just the condensed water.

I just used a container to collect the water...like a leaky house under the rain.

Difficult to fix bcuz it's coming from inside the fan unit and not the discharge hose.

[Mustank]

 

Thanks for the link.

It comes down to how much premium you pay vs the electricity cost saving

Usually, we use wm at full load, so varying loads saving is not important to me.

 

The leak is just the condensed water.

I just used a container to collect the water...like a leaky house under the rain.

Difficult to fix bcuz it's coming from inside the fan unit and not the discharge hose.

 

if you have water vaccum cleaner, can connect to discharge hose, then turn on the power

should do the trick

[Kb27]

 

if you have water vaccum cleaner, can connect to discharge hose, then turn on the power

should do the trick

 

Just did it. Blackish water came out.

But the "leak" is not from the discharge hose, it's further up before hose.

Maybe a small tray or something collecting the water is leaking.

[Mustank]

 

Just did it. Blackish water came out.

But the "leak" is not from the discharge hose, it's further up before hose.

Maybe a small tray or something collecting the water is leaking.

I think condensed water gets formed up in the room unit, then flow back to the compressor, then the discharged pipe

If there is any blockage, leak will occur

But if the pipe at any point crack, leak will also occur

When I asked you to suck the discharge pipe, my theory is the pipe chocked

By clearing the pipe, things should be ok

I forgot one thing, turn on the aircon before sucking the pipe

The more condensation water, the cleaner the pipe

 

There is another theory

There is a small tray collecting water in the room unit. If it is not properly connected to the discharge pipe, of course leak

 

Good luck man

But that's the fun of diy

[Nlatio]

Nbzzz don't know why I start to read this thread, my wm also spoil... need to shop for one... previously use electrolux...last for 6 to 7 years I think... that time buy quite ex.... any recommendations for value for $$$ brand and model??? Don't think want to spend so much on an electrolux again.... looking for a 9kg... boh bIan, lots of bedsheets to wash.... prefer front load but wife want top load....

Edited June 15, 2015 by Nlatio

[Coltplussport]

Nbzzz don't know why I start to read this thread, my wm also spoil... need to shop for one... previously use electrolux...last for 6 to 7 years I think... that time buy quite ex.... any recommendations for value for $$$ brand and model??? Don't think want to spend so much on an electrolux again.... looking for a 9kg... boh bIan, lots of bedsheets to wash.... prefer front load but wife want top load....

I once asked a saleman from Courts which model is more reliable and can last longer, he said everyone now is the same, all good only for a few years.😄

[Count-Bracula]

 

dont know whether an inverter washing machine vs an non inverter will make any difference?

Inverted washing machine how to use?

Nbzzz don't know why I start to read this thread, my wm also spoil... need to shop for one... previously use electrolux...last for 6 to 7 years I think... that time buy quite ex.... any recommendations for value for $$$ brand and model??? Don't think want to spend so much on an electrolux again.... looking for a 9kg... boh bIan, lots of bedsheets to wash.... prefer front load but wife want top load....

Strange hor bro, how come charbors prefer top load and guys like front load?

 

Is it linked to kamasutra thingy I wonder?

This direct drive thing in washing machine is damn quiet. Just a quiet and low humming sound, I have to keep checking to make sure the washer is working....wah damn blardy quiet man, macaam stealth mode! This is good to use in the field during war. Enemies will not know you washing your clothes. Gooda!

I once asked a saleman from Courts which model is more reliable and can last longer, he said everyone now is the same, all good only for a few years.😄

That is what the delivery man said, all brands the same... 3 years thia kapoot!

[TVT]

Inverted washing machine how to use?

 

 

The machine is the same, but invertor type will save more electicity (as I've read).

 

Strange hor bro, how come charbors prefer top load and guys like front load?

 

Is it linked to kamasutra thingy I wonder?

 

 

Cos top loading no need to bend down...

[Mustank]

 

The machine is the same, but invertor type will save more electicity (as I've read).

 

 

Cos top loading no need to bend down...

 

hmmmmmmm

[Hamburger]

top load use more water and cause laundry to wringle?

[TVT]

top load use more water and cause laundry to wringle?

 

Yes, that is usually the perception. Probably cos the tub is bigger, and the spinning is stronger...