Anyone using Electrolux Combo Washer And Dryer ? Could i have some comments for this appliance? I bought it recently but i found out that it is not that efficiency.It took me around 4 hours plus to complete washing and drying.I am curious is it mine problem or it is normal.

got myself a panasonic NA-148VG3 and was malfunction on the 1st use. After 2 weeks only the technician came. Something like suspension error as what i've been told. Dxxx it... cost me 2xxx for a front load and it sucks.... i'm waiting for a replacement after successfully argue with panasonic to return the item. I think I will get an ordinary toshiba top load. Not dare to use panasonic anymore...   

dear si fu..
i already do all the reading n research.. found out front loader is the best also the more expensive one.. lost confidence in LG as all my LG electronic already broke down.. even my NATIONAL electronic last longer than LG.. Doubt about Samsung.. i was planning to go for electrolux as my uncle electrolux washer still working after serving him for more than 20 yrs.. and only break down once.. i went to harvey to check on the price and talk with the sales guy.. they told me the main motor that come with warranty of more than 10 yrs won't have any problem at all.. the only thing that always break down is the parts other than the main motor.. so the general insurance of 1 yr is the thing you should concern with.. LG, SAMSUNG and PANASONIC are assemble locally.. Electrolux assemble in Thailand.. these are the brand that always complain by the customer.. And he recommend me the brand like BEKO.. FARGO.. BOCSH... he said is fully imported.. less customer complain.. and i saw the sticker at BOCSH washer.. Inverter warranty for lifetime!! But the price tag is way way way expensive than others.. But it gave me some thought to it..
Dear si fu.. please advise..

Well, I've change to another brand, Hitachi SF-120, "top of the line" top load washing machine for hitachi. Guess what, same problem occurs. I think is the SHOP's problem since both different brand washing machine got the same problem. I'm still dealing with the dealer now, if this time still suspension problem, I will refund.

Poor handling from this company... TB*

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I've got this handsome Panasonic (NA128VA2 - TBC) 20kg front loading washing machine for whopping 3k back in 2008 when Pana first introduce the front loading, with Inverter, top spin 16000 rpm, cool white LCD backlight display, responsive dial loaded with tons of washing mode and sexy convex fiberglass with a push in handle. Of course I am confidence with the hype review of Pana top loading machine, still surviving today after 2 times changing of it's components and I found out it was obsolete a year after.

The loud thumping noise at certain point the washer is dancing with its short 4 legs and deafening whirling sound is definitely a good vengeance tools for annoying neighbours, especially I timed it for a midnight wash. When come to functionality, it does it's job quite well where it automatically adjust the washing time by the load's weight.

I am going to miss the geisha but I am going to get a German concubine for my new place.

dear sifu..

i got a dilemma here.. between Electrolux vs Hitachi..
Electrolux EWF14012 RM2,980, Electrolux EWF10932 RM2,300 & Hitachi BD-W80MV RM2,700

Electrolux made in Thailand / Hitachi made in Japan
But the dealer of both brand told me Japan is pro in top loader and front loader is the invention of the European..
Regardless of the load, Electrolux top spin speed only reach to 1000rpm - 1400rpm. Hitachi is 1600rpm. But do we need such high spin speed for normal cloth?? i afraid it might damage the cloth.

1. Well.. Electrolux got this Vapour Action feature.. less wrinkle.. less allergens.. but after all we still need to iron or steam the cloth right?? However the Refresh cycle feature does sound handy..
2. Jetspray = extra rinse??
3. What is so special about this time manager anyway??

For Hitachi..
1. It got this 3D sensor tech = load sensor + water level sensor, a bit like jetspray + vibration and temperature sensor..
2. it's rated A+++ which is more energy saving..
3. it run more quiet: wash 47db & spin 67db

But the drainage pipe cannot be higher than 10cm.. problem when the pipe is through the wall..
For electrolux can anyone explain to me why the drainage pipe need to be high and make a u shape?? is not making any sense to me.. electrolux can pump out the water?? even though it can pump.. there still no need to make the drainage pipe high..

So which model should i purchase??
which one more durable??
which one more delicate to the cloth??

Report report just received my Hitachi W85SV today (although suppose to be yesterday but thing happened), run two cycle so far, first is the cotton circle without any clothing suggest by the manual to rinse out residue and water during manufacturing, everything is ok, the pump definitely not silence and during high speed spinning 1200rpm is like jet engine sound (similar sound but not as loud as jet engine).

after I watched the video someone posted here for Samsung below, compare to W85SV, W85SV sound a lot better as samsung seem louder and high pitch noise.


Second cycle I wash 5 long sleeve shirts, 5 t-shirts, 1 short pant, 4 single bed sheets, 4 pillow cases, 1 bolster case and 2 towels at once using cotton cycle    washing cycle very silent as usual I think this is common with most of the modern washing machine motor nowadays, rinse cycle pump noisy, spin cycle like jet engine sound.

vibration wise although it never dance  but during the spin cycle at 1200rpm it's not as good as the video show below If I stack the wine glass like the one in the video on my W85SV I am sure it will fall,  maybe because of 4 bed sheets I throw inside hard to balance.


will report more once I run more cycle on this machine.

Lets compare both top loader (AJ-S80MX) and front loader (BD-W80MV) from Hitachi (source from the URL below)

Electrical and Mechanical Services Department Hong Kong

Brand--------Model------------------Annual Energy (kWh/Yr)------Water Consumption
HITACHI-----AJ-S80MV(8kg)-------40.3 (3.36 per month)---------127.7 (20 cycle = 2554l)
HITACHI-----BD-W80MV(8kg)------159(13.25 per month)---------48(20 cycle = 960l)

*base on Monthly Energy 13.25kWh = 20 cycle as cotton cycle around 0.68 kWh according to manual.
I) conclusion is TL use 1/4 Energy compare to FL but TL use 3X Water compare to FL.

II) so convert to dollar and cents in Selangor 1000 litre = RM0.57 so TL = RM1.46 and FL = RM0.55

III) 1 kWh = RM0.128 so TL = RM0.43 and FL = 1.7

IV) Total TL = RM1.89 and FL = RM2.25 per month (20 cycle)

V) personally I prefer FL as it's more gentle to clothing, my mom also notice the same as we switch from FL -> TL then back to FL 

VI) as for cost saving it's not that much different just 0.36 cents or 0.018 cents per cycle,  but the investment cost TL definitely cheaper than FL. 

hope this one help. 

I heard this brand better than others.   

True also. Imagine if they made long last how they wanna sell their products.

In my mind always think, buy electronics depend luck too.

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 

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...

Wow lucky i am not consider this model.

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

It doesn't sound right if this model have problem and suggest to pay extend warranty. Why want to do that?

Is this a trend now ppl choose to pay extend warranty because want to buy a problem machine? 

Not really good idea, for over used..
But if rental apartment from onwer supply maybe is not an a issue, if for own one for 1 day per one can be more last longer..

I don't think panasonic can be do that

How much your water bill do you paying per monthly?

If the top loaded really good enough for enjoy the water bill only..

From my experience, don't buy Sharp washing machines. I own a front loader and the door has broken down twice. Price of a plastic door from sharp is RM300, that's more than 20% of the whole machine. Screw them, getting rid of my machine and never buying anything from Sharp again.

Machine's about 5 years, only the small part where you press in is not functioning, not sure if it's called a catch, but was informed will need to change the whole door, for the second time in a year. price is for the whole door.