Anyone here using LG FV1450S4V? How is LG after sales service at KL area? Currently using Panasonic NA140VX3 for 8 years, just replaced the absorbers and the motor pulley belting recently (2nd replacement for the belting. 1st failure the belt broke into two; this time due to absorber failure; the belt got damaged by rubbing against the cabinet or something) recently but drain sump pump is failing again after 4 years from previous replacement. Panasonic service has been good but worried to spend a few more hundreds only to watch the other parts break down again soon.

Are there any shop which accept trade in?

Toshiba consumer brand is now owned by Midea, some patents might belong to Toshiba; hence only be available on Toshiba brand and not on Midea washing machines.

https://www.nationthailand.com/breakingnews/30282939

Seems like LG is getting good reviews on this forum, the top loading direct drive is very quiet.

Intend to replace my dying 8 year old Panasonic FL with a LG FL as well.

Not sure but personally from experience, Toshiba TL is very rough on clothes same as Midea TL.

LG TL is ok; other brands I have never really used before.

The LG I'm using now belongs to my landlady, about 3 to 4 years old. No issues so far according to her.

My own house at KL, I'm using Panasonic FL. Planning to change to a LG FL once it breaks down.

Panasonic service is good, just that there is not much technological advancement and doesn't seem like they addressed some of the design flaw which I found in my current machine (shorts with strings often get caught onto the tiny gap of the drum paddle lifter, and becomes an entangled mess)

Yeap true, I replaced my parents Panasonic FL with LG FL FV1450S4V recently; the drain pump sound is much more higher pitched than the previous Panasonic; however, washing time & stain removal is much better on the LG.

Some machine drain sound are noisier. How quick was Toshiba service team to respond to your call?

I got it from ESH at RM 2680 + the matching pedestal washer for additional RM 900 (PWP offer)

Yea added on Extended Warranty, so far washing performance is better than Panasonic even though this model lacks the turbo wash technology something equivalent to Panasonic Hydroactive spray wash system (which is a bummer) and it leaves slightly more water in the gasket that I am worried will cause mold growth very soon (somehow the Panasonic design was better in this aspect, as little or no water was left in the gasket pocket).

I didn't get Panasonic machine again due to certain issues on the lift up paddle which keep getting clothes with strings attached

The drain pump and water intake is slightly more noisy than our old Panasonic NA-140VX3 machine

The pedestal washer is really useful as my family tend to use it more than the main washer itself, can be used to wash small loads without waiting for load to pile up.

So far many who used LG Washers have nothing but praises for the machine except

I think your model is similar to mine, AI DD but with Dryer functions.

We have been using MaxKleen9 Powder for all our FL machines, and yes the LG is exceptionally loud compared to our Panasonic machine. The noise is mainly from the drain pump, which is supposed to be inverter drive pump based on their promotional videos; however it is noisy.

The Panasonic probably had better sound dampening materials inside as well, this LG machine has a "hollow" sound.

So far it balances a full load better than the Panasonic and cleans way better as well, the noise part have to just live with it.

Which Program did you use? 4hours for just washing is ridiculously long.

If you do just wash cycle, does it take as long?

Yeah same issue here with the app on energy monitoring; but mine I bought together with the side kick bottom washer. So far, we use the bottom washer more frequently than the main washer.

Our energy consumption dropped about 15% compared to when using the older Panasonic NA-140VX3.

Overall, my parents are pleased with the machine.

This post has been edited by dayalan86: Sep 23 2020, 01:25 PM

I am using FV1450S4V, the drain pump is much louder than our older Panasonic FL machine (NA-140VX3 10kg machine) and do take note that this model doesn't have Turbo Wash function even though it is one of the top range non dryer model from LG (which means you can't shorten the wash time for a full load, which is was the main selling point for me towards LG)

The spin noise is mostly contributed by the drain pump and not the direct drive motor which is relatively quiet.

And if you fully pack the machine, it will wash for nearly 4hrs (good thing, because my parents tend to overload our washing machine, so with this they learn to reduce the load)

Washing performance is much more cleaner and gentle compared to our old Panasonic. Typical wash time is shorter compared to the Panasonic as well, roughly 1hr 10 mins to 1hr 30 mins for normal size loads (6-8kg) using the AI DD programme.

This post has been edited by dayalan86: Dec 31 2020, 09:29 AM

Oh yeah, on white the programme cycle wording could be more visible.

The extra 500 is more on the absorber + bearing mechanism to cater for the additional 1.5kg, the body size etc are all the same between this two model; if I'm not mistaken.

Yeah one of the consideration was also on the direct drive technology and the 6 motion wash cycle. I bought mine on PWP offer with the matching bottom washer which we now mostly use for small daily load.

Check if the transit bolts are removed (can cause major damage to the machine if operated with the transit bolts in place) and ensure that the foot is level. If using on glazed tiles, need to put the rough pad provided by LG to ensure the rubber feet properly grips the floor.

Yup always better to choose the newer model, plus the FV1409S4W uses Stainless steel paddles inside instead of plastic like all other manufacturers.

I used to have clothing stuck (especially the strings on sports wear) on the poorly design plastic paddle in our old Panasonic FL.

Once you try FL, you either love it or hate it. In my parents case; they prefer the FL over TL due to clothes wear and tear issue.

And modern FL have shorter (but still longer) wash time compared to a TL.

We (combined myself and my parents) have cycled through 4 FL washing machines (Elba, Europa, Panasonic and LG); Panasonic & Elba after sales service is much better compared to LG and Europa. In terms of machine quality; Panasonic has the best built quality and to a certain extent over engineered; but poor suspension.

Europa is rebranded Beko, didn't really have an impressive wash quality but then again these are pre year 2000 machines with mechanical controls.

Beko Service Centre WA (Text Only)..apparently they don't pick up calls on their Tol Free line

https://wa.me/60189404550

which part cracked? the glass door?

Beko is not exactly a top tier model in its home country. Hence, for FL its either Electrolux or Bosch for European make and LG or Panasonic for FL.

Panasonic FL after sales support team is much better than LG based on the recent experience dealing with LG after sales.

This post has been edited by dayalan86: Jan 18 2021, 01:28 PM

Yeah that is the price for the door, even the rubber gasket price is roughly around RM 200 to RM 250.

Somehow, Panasonic covers quite many of the parts on the FL under warranty including the Rubber gasket which got damaged after 4 years of daily use (on extended warranty). Not sure if they have revised their warranty terms though. As LG & Electrolux do not cover the rubber gasket under warranty.

Yes we have one, but it works only with a matching LG FL / LG Dryer to be on top of it.

Its useful to do small loads and have to use high efficiency soap. The dosing amount suggested by LG is quite little; hence, I improvise by using extra soap and adding extra rinses to remove the excess soap.

Works well with lightly soiled items; but not the fastest washer.

Quick Load on the main FL takes about 30mins; whereas 49mins with this little guy and if you use additional rinses the time adds up.

I bought it during Purchase with Purchase offer with my LG Machine and got it at 50% off..otherwise, I wouldn't recommend this.

This post has been edited by dayalan86: May 23 2021, 10:15 PM

RM 800 or RM 900

And yeah some vibration does get transferred from the bottom washer to the main FL washer during top speed spin.

Partly I find the LG washing machine doesn't have much noise insulation compared to our older Panasonic FL; thus small vibration sound can be amplified during high speed spin.

This post has been edited by dayalan86: May 24 2021, 03:02 PM