i always go for bigger if can afford it

lesser stress on the motor and you can wash more if needed

having surplas capacity is always better than not enough

LG is generally good. If you dont like LG then can consider Sharp or Panasonic

Got budget then can get Bosch also

This post has been edited by ZeneticX: Aug 9 2023, 06:17 PM

Top load have terrible water efficiency and not suitable for every installation place. Also the drain pump filter which u need to clean is usually located at the back.

Top load also tend to have less cleaning performance and harms your fabric more than a front load. But maybe the latest models with latest tech already solved this

Pick your poison

This post has been edited by ZeneticX: Aug 11 2023, 11:02 PM

Fixed

For those looking for an oversize front load, LG got a new massive 24kg model now

https://www.lg.com/my/washers/lg-f2724svrw

Anyone here using LG washing machine with the ThinQ app?

Just want to check something.... do you guys face issue where the Energy Monitoring and Cycles Used page is not recording the correct amount of cycles? On the other hand the Tub Clean Coach part is showing number of cycles correctly

Just try to see if a record appears in Cycles Used once u done a cycle. For my case not all cycles are being recorded. Dont think its wifi issue because notifications after the cycle is done works fine so far

And Tub Clean Coach is showing the correct number of cycles because I know for sure i did more cycles than what the Cycles Used and Energy Monitoring page is showing

Weird. So u confirm every cycle u done is appearing in the Cycles Used page? Which model u using?

This post has been edited by ZeneticX: Sep 14 2023, 01:31 PM

Replace softener with scent beads if you want fragrance

Tangling and swirling mostly is got to do with the spin speed. Higher speed spin = more wrinkles and tangles but you get less wet clothes which dries faster. Front loads are known for a fact to be gentler on fabrics than top loads. But maybe modern top loads had closed the gap regarding this. One fact that still doesn't change is water consumption though.

For front load its actually more important to know the type of clothes you are washing and use the appropriate cycle. Most people just assume cotton cycle is the only one to go (which is true in most cases still). The hand wash and delicates cycle are as equally important, the drum motion is different (less agitation) and it will default to a lower spin speed

Older front load wm and lower end model nowadays have a fixed drum motion depending on the cycle you choose. Some modern front load like those from LG have a 'AI' detecting function (actually is just a couple of sensors working and it only applies to some cycles like cotton) which detects the amount of clothes and material in the drum and selects the appropriate motion combo for it (for LG there's 6 different motions) which increase clealiness and reduces the damage to fabric

This post has been edited by ZeneticX: Nov 12 2023, 04:43 AM

https://www.lg.com/my/washers/lg-f2724svrw

if cannot open try and see if you can use something small like toothpick to remove the leftovers, or a string / dental floss

For those using LG front load 10kg+, during spin cycle do you guys experience any rattling sounds?

Recently noticed quite a significant rattling noise on mine when the speed ramps up to 1.2k - 1.4k rpm. Found out its the detergent dispenser drawer. When i press my hands on it or pull it out slightly then the rattling is gone. Is this normal? Will they entertain warranty claim?

let us know what's the real issue and the cost for replacement

If it vibrate until walking, it means your washer is not properly leveled

This post has been edited by ZeneticX: Mar 22 2024, 01:01 PM

Can consider buying those anti slip mats they use in toilets

Or can try something like this, not sure how good is it. Just search washing machine anti vibration pads on lazada or shopee

https://s.lazada.com.my/s.8USLF

At least its fixable and not some major electrical part which cost a bomb to replace, might end up getting a new WM

AI is just a marketing word, actually its just a preprogrammed setting in the WM which will determine the washing pattern depending on the load of your clothes using sensors, some like LG claims they can detect the fabric type as well but I not sure how they do it, maybe with sensors as well

Wifi connection to me is not really gimmick as I found a few good use cases for myself. The best function is remote start. For example I am going out, I can load the clothes first and put the WM into standby mode. Then I can start the WM from the app about 1hr before i return so by the time I'm home the clothes are ready for me to dry

LG is generally considered more reliable than Samsung when it comes to WM

From the door?

Maybe its your floor trap overflow? Since you said suddenly no more leaking.

Or try to run the tub clean mode and monitor again, because that mode will pump in a lot water and let it remain in the drum. That's how I discover my door seal is leaking a bit.... it doesn't leak if I use the usual washing modes

This post has been edited by ZeneticX: Jan 21 2025, 08:48 PM