emm... getting panasonic inverter 10kg front load + panasonic inverter heat pump dryer soon (as cost 1k+ cheaper than electorlux).
is it wise to get extended 5years warranty for these 2 stuffs? if the replacement cost (mountings) is not much, then i may opt not to extend the warranty... adding up the cost of extended warranty can be

It is waste of money and a rip off from the shop.

Do you know that beside they get commission, they have quota to rip more with the extend warranty from the boss. Can't achieve target kena scold. So have to sell hard for the extend warranty.

Try to learn how to search a good product and reliable 1. That help you reduce the risk and save some money.

Wow cool man... i always agree for those used high end tech

Please feedback the result of pana dryer

ya... but in case having high chance replacing part (like mounting) within 5years cost >rm300, then... extended warranty may be good . 1st choice is electorlux... but, can only get washer and condenser dryer with similar budget. Bosch... only available in franchise shop where discount is limited, i think KL/Johor may be easy to get...

no la... the panasonic front load is ~rm2400-2600 for this sales season, but then not thinking of rojak the dryer brand (different size when stack up) + no space for vent type dryer + electrolux more expansive (washer + dryer)... Hope the panasonic combo will give me peace of mind.

This post has been edited by Alan: Aug 10 2014, 01:32 PM

Actually panasonic clouldn't find the combo set from dryer & front load washer together.. unless you get samsung 12kg with dryer together or electronlux combo... but the price tag really as high side... for most condenser dryer slightly expansive..




This post has been edited by kimsim: Aug 10 2014, 01:41 PM

2 years. I'm talking of longer period. And I just trashed the Samsung front load in my villa. Just passed 2 years mark
What we do is everyday wash 4-6 times.

your washer really works like hell of everyday do 4-6 times

That's means it is not up to par on reliability.

i knew some model really not up to specs, like non vibration reduction, inverter direct drive too.. what you expected

A Kimchi reputable brand that you are trying to protect

For me all the brand are the same... no matter kimchi or jap or german all the same... time life and lifespan or luck is belong to you

This post has been edited by kimsim: Aug 11 2014, 05:28 AM

If getting Panasonic, I'd suggest getting extended warranty as the 10kg model shock absorber quality is questionable. As for reliability, I am using NA140VX3 since 2012 and had one service call this year due to coins stuck in the sump just before the drain pump causing water unable to be pump out and clothes stuck inside the machine due to this. Avoided Electrolux because of this reason and it happened with the Panasonic as well.

Wow... how much is the charges for the absorber...? Will ensure no coin enters the washer, thanks alot for the warning! I hvn't experienced coin stuck the pump with my small front load electrolux though...

I am not sure, my absorber not yet kong. But looking at the machine struggling to balance load at max capacity is enough to proof that the absorber is not robust. There is a reason why the Panasonic is selling much cheaper despite being a 10kg machine

Wow lucky i am not consider this model.

I will be happy if it is able to make it past 6 years with no major trouble. Other than this issue, so far no other problem encountered.

Maybe the body is relatively small compare to drum, shorter distance for shock absorption (car with shorter mono-tube absorber)
over 6 years would be good enough for me too

This post has been edited by Alan: Aug 11 2014, 04:01 PM

Looking at the rate it is going on now, I think we will be able to manage to pull off 6 years of usage from this machine. It washes and rinses well, partially due to the 5 hydroactive spout which sprays either detergent or water to the tumbling clothes during the wash. I have opened this machine up, the PCB board is fully enclosed in a separate casing (like a CPU) away from moisture. The absorber is one of the area where they skimped, and also the door lock mechanism and the door assembly. If you have children or maid who use the machine roughly, then it may fail faster due to this. That said, a similarly priced BOSCH (abt 2.4k) display unit I saw at HN also had problem with door locks. Somehow, feel Hitachi front loader maybe better than the Panasonic.

Panasonic is using direct drive inverter motor right?
For those adsorber was using spring to tie from drum to body casing only.

nice piece of information! Anyway, like the door handle (outer ring, more convenient) compare to the conventional handle hidden in inner ring.

ic ic, mod the spring rate then

This post has been edited by Alan: Aug 12 2014, 07:37 AM