Hey guys! I'm back in Serous Kopitiam again.

This time I would like to get some recommendations for a washing machine as I'm planning to purchase a new washing machine.

My criteria is without dryer, reliable and priced below RM2,000.00.

Currently looking at Midea's but I'm not sure whether it is a good reliable machine.

Hope all sifus and washing machine owners can come and give some recommendations.

You want good and reliable, get LG front load washing machine.
There is a specific washing machine thread also, search for it.

Do use search function. Don't be shy.

Front load or top load? Capacity?

Borsh

Lupakan yang lain

Panasonic

Yes I'm aware of the washing machine thread but I still feel that best opinions and recommendations comes from Serious Kopitiam

Will have a look at LG's

Both will do but looking for at least 8kg and above capacity.

Harga yahudi

I bought 2 Midea. One 7.5 kg another 10.5kg. 7.5kg already broken after 3-4 years used, this one I put at my homestay. The 9.5kg one, bought in 2019 have problem will belt within 2-3 month use. Midea technician came and changed the belting (FOC - under warranty). Now no major problem but sometimes it not spin properly.

Previously I used LG 7.5kg washing machine for almost 10 years. After 8-7 years, got problem with it water pump (don't know what it call). After change it, another 2 years it got problem with belting. Cost a few hundred to change so I bought Midea one. Although it only 7.5kg but the capacity is like my current Midea 9.5kg.

So, if you have the budget, go to other brand, not Midea. I bought it last time because when my LG kong, ad hoc need to buy new one. So I get the cheap Midea.

This post has been edited by qwerty79: Nov 30 2022, 06:13 PM

I use media for 6 yr + dy free by developer one. Avoid LG and Samsung , if rosak je yr wallet gona koyak big hole

i have been using LG front load for many years now. no issues so far.

hijacking this post, any recommendation for top load, >15kg, price ~2.5k?

Top up abit get electrolux. So far mine is 8 years now and still functioning like new.

I stand by Electrolux. My second unit into my 27 years of usage. Bear in mind, I only used it almost every week.

top load heavy duty manual separate drying drum type?

Budget RM 2k and still list Midea? nuuuuuuuuuuu

Midea is for budget-friendly single bachelor (heh) like students that will get rid of the machine in 3 years. It's not like they broke down fast, but they 'age' pretty fast. Like after using a few months you already notice it's making noises/feeling not new etc.

I think you won't go wrong with whatever brand the others advises as long as not it's Midea.

I personally like Panasonic. The previous machine was 8 years before I donate it because I want to upgrade. The new one is only 2 years so far, but still performing like 100% new (obviously just 2 years, any reputable washing machine should perform 100% like new I think).

Panasonic 11KG RM 1.6k

It is silent, the motor is very powerful like a tornado, Wide tub opening instead of a deep tub, foams up your detergent more (because a powerful motor that agitates water more + water blast thingy i dont know how to explain). But note that all these description probably can also be found in other reputable brand too. Just giving you some insight to what I like

See how it wash - and that's why water is very foamy because agitation+ many waterfall xP. Not the same model, but want to show the washing cycle which is identical.

I bought the Sharp 10kg top load DD washing machine. Been over a year, very happy with it. Easy to use. Large capacity. Got it slightly under rm1.5k

I like this model, the place I'm staying have a similar older model same capacity, the 60 C wash feature very good for washing robotvac mop pads and kitchen towels. Also cleans stain very well when use the stainmaster function.

Only thing different is noisy since it's non-inverter model (can hear the belt and stuff when washing etc).

Alright I will ramp up my budget since most here are recommending it.


That is what the washing machine repairman told me


If not mistaken Electrolux's all above RM3.5k


Never say never on saving money right? But Panasonic looks convincing as well since it is a reputable brand.

I will look into LG too. Thank you for the recommendation

Feel free to hijack! Hope recommendations here help you out too

Did you got it during promotion?


Maybe newer models are quieter?

LG washer is highly regarded worldwide

Samsung can accomodate high suds better, just don't overdose
Panasonic and Toshiba has good aftersales (parts) supply, and tahan

I've used Zanussi, Indesit both made in EU and they last for 15~20 years.
Zanussi replaced due to seal leak.

Indesit put outdoors under sun and stray cats... body rust like sh*t and still works. Door auto lock spoiled last year so it is now bypassed. The auto lock use thermal switch (heat up to lock) so after hundreds of lock-unlock will sure die.

Inverter DD are no belt. Modern washers more electronic, would be wise to invest in surge protector.

If want lasting, get good quality washers with mechanical mode selector type.

ah now i remember, my LG is inverter with the DD thing, no belt wan and was very silent for the first few years

Iinm, LG is the pioneer in DD thing. That was what attracted me to it. Unfortunately the LCD display konked out after just a few years.

big washers have 'suspension' issues after few years, those 'shock absorbers' need to change, no joke

majority of the weight is built-in concrete blocks to hold the whole thing down, while the drum spins. I'd say easily 70~80% of a washers weight, is concrete.

Last time, I recall, LG service got counter fee, means need to pay an amount before carrying out any repairs. Parts are $$$.
Samsung, Pana, Toshiba macam don't have, they sub it out to certified company or technician do on site inspections.

front load or top load ??
kg ?

I guess depends on luck.

Electrolux for me just average with a bit premium price. Control board kaput twice. Motor brush wear (well this is consumable). Blower turbine stuck (Wash/Dry combo). Lastly ... forgot. Got it replace with Panasonic.

Panasonic door latch broken. Spare part from Panasonic several hundreds because complete set. Managed to find used replacement (however look like as good as new) for RM60 After that no more problem. Probably used as long as Electrolux above.

Got older one, Bosch. Control board faulty once due to very strong lightning. Gave it to sister in law. Still running fine for no less than 20 years. It was small to my requirement at later stage of life because it is only 5kg.

All my machines are front loader.

Use many before, Bosch / Electrolux / Samsung / LG / Panasonic / Midea / Sharp

My take, go with LG anytime.

Those repairman that complain about LG / Samsung expensive repair, you know why? 'Cos LG and Samsung control their repair channel. Not everyone authorized to repair them.

Those unauthorized one can't get spare parts through formal channel, thus telling consumer don't get LG or Samsung.

I repaired all of them (Yes! All will break down at some point) before. It's all around the same cost.

The worst service is Electrolux and Elba. Just belt snap, they bring my whole machine back to factory, and "extort" with high repair price or buy a new one from them.. when I don't have my machine anymore.

Samsung and LG, just call their customer support. Even 10+ years old machine never an issue with parts and service.

Buy electrical is based on luck.

Hello everybody! Just an update that I have finally bought the washing machine!



Saya mengucapkan ribuan terima kasih kepada semua orang that commented in this thread

This post has been edited by nghoongen: Dec 21 2022, 12:09 PM

my exp
Lg auto - last 6 years
sharp manual - last 2 years
panasonic auto - 3years and running..

11kg UltimateCare 700 front load washer user here. Loving it

how much is this?

i am looking for 1 below rm2k too

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This post has been edited by kitman: Dec 21 2022, 04:34 PM

Why chose 11 kg and not more? How many people in family? How often you wash?

RM3k (delivery and installation included)
Hope I'm not being ripped off

Because my bank account does not allow me to
3 people.
Twice or thrice per week.

Even 9kg is more than enough for family of 4.

People always think small capacity is not enough because they keep their laundry for few days before washing them. If you wash your clothes daily, then small capacity is not a problem.

on a budget and you got front loader.... anyway good buy! toshiba is a good reliable brand also, and washing machine last long time, buying a good model will pay off faster then the depreciating RM.

I wondered why Toshiba. The company is going through hard years lately with huge losses. The Toshiba Home Appliances Group is now 80% owned by Midea. The TV one now owned by Hisense 95%. I think the brand will stay there.

congrats. front load > top load

Nice.

Do come back to this thread in 3 years' time. Interest to see ho it performs after 3-4 years.

Sadly many people still choose top load, because they got back pain etc, old guys unable to squat down without pain etc.

And funny part?
Get a top load with a quiet door that close itself slowly, but because of not used to it, the resistant of door is broken just by 1 month lol.
And lucky I was there when the installation happen, so got asking about do the balancing, else gonna broken again because of unbalance.
(yaya, yelling asking for the balancing, my parents just yelling back to me and said it no need balance one, lucky the old installer say want one... )
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Just wondering, did front load got the filter?

I found out many young people don't care about the plastic filter, either get it dirty or damaged, aiyo...

Top load takde masalah ma...

My mom used to vouch for front load but change her opinion after headache with repairs. I'm still using the top load that she gave me 8 years ago (more than 10 years old). Cuci2 aje... tak payah complicated la

Yes, I also prefer top load, the strong kick is what's I want lol.
Lowest level water, the best hit.
If wanna let it lighter/soft to certain clothes, I just put inside the wash bag, done.

But what I don't understand is people who prefer light/soft hit on the clothes, buy top load, then put all the 8 KG clothes into single wash bag, making the silent type wash machine unbalance and making noise hitting wall damaging it lol.
If split into multiple bag and let it able to balancing it while soft the hit, I know la, but single bag...

Yes, people who don't know how to use a wash machine is the headache, not the type of top or front load.

When using a top loading washing machine..

Filling it up with clothes up to the brim (full load), is ok.... if the clothes are dry..

Sometimes i do pre-soak my white clothings with detergent and bleach .... before washing them in the machine..

The other day I loaded my pre-soaked clothes (quite heavy) with some dry ones to wash...

I put up to 3/4 loading only.... and it was overweight..

My washing machine spoilt 😭😭

The drum "dropped ".

I removed all the clothes...."pulled up the drum" ..

Tried to wash half of the load.... it worked... but spinning very weak....

I didn't bother to repair it.... afterall I've been using it for 15 years already.... it was a Fisher and Paykel.

Bought a new washing machine....
Front loading one. Bosch. 👍👍
It is so quiet.... love it..

Just like car, will spoil 1 day, those plastic and rubber band not last very long.
So far me faced are careless type lol, like coins suck on output causing water leak, the door using magnet field to detect door closing but bang of door causing it losing magnet, or the water load detector broken because of too electric solution instead of traditional solution lol.

Yes, the front load should be no need extra care about overweight/unbalance lol, but still, careless people still useless la.

Still waiting new type incoming, support detergent split into 3, have better cleaning solution because prevent reaction or oxidation.
But nah, 10 more years la.

Checked news, so far only support auto control on how many detergent should be put based on amount of clothes lol.
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Compare of detergent.
https://cca.cn/jmxf/bjsy/detail/30486.html

Found the word, enzymes, this one important for cleaning effect la.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detergent_enzymes

Long ago, I used a front loading one. Used to leave the door opened after use, to let it dry.
One day I found the door latch broken ... had to lift it up to close properly.

After that, I changed to top loading one. Now back to front loading lol.

Both types also ok to me, got pros and cons.

My new Bosch, has that I-DOS feature. Meaning it'll dispense the proper dosage of detergent to use. No worry of putting too much or too little.... not sure effective or not la.... but I think I can turn off that feature if not necessary.

Whatever machines also need to take care...I always empty all pants pockets, zipped up the pants, some clothes need to turn inside out before throwing them in the washing machine.

I also separate the colours... blacks in one load, whites to be washed another round, etc. All the bright orange and reds in another. Haha.

Yes, careless people is the reason.
Even you teach them how to use, it is mostly useless as they don't hear you said what....

Broken just buy new one ma, they rich.
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For color, easy.
New clothes normally will wash first, if no color drop then put it together next time la.

Don't think nowadays clothes still drop color easily, but yes still can't rule it out la.
Because I got try wash those clothes that kena red sirap, no drop color, but the sirap smell still will coming out even after 5 times of washing lol.