QUOTE(BrandNewStart @ Nov 16 2014, 11:49 AM)
Just an update to my electrolux machine ...
It's confirmed that the main board is spoilt, and to replace one it will set me back by RM300. I bought the machine at RM1K 3.5 years ago. Only the motor is still in warranty now as the covering period is 5 years.
After much thoughts, going to take the pinch to buy a new one with better technology, longer warranty and hopefully better efficiency.
What i have in mind now is the Toshiba S-DD 12kg Washing Machine [AW-DC1300WM] with the direct drive technology. I'm not so concern about the power consumption as I don't think washing machine consume much power compare to ac, oven etc. Water efficiency is at top of my mind. What's your feedback on the water consumption for this toshiba series please? General comment on this Toshiba model is also appreciated! Thanks a lot!
If you are talking about Toshiba's TL, they won't consume much power and water. For 12KG, power required about 500-600W, if your average wash cycle about 1 hour, 2 days only consume 1 unit. But front load would be more.
And all brands the circuit board only warranty for < 5 years or change once. Motor also the same, give you 20(just say) years also you are entitled to change once in that period.
If want the motor to last long, you have to know your typical load each wash, like if your each wash is 6KG, then 12KG is good. But not getting 16KG, it will waste more water.