you may go for any WM with inverter. Im also using Hitachi 13KG top loader inverter.
energy saving compare to non-inverter.

Is this a good deal?

Nope, considering this is just low end model.
Low end models FL WM are energy and water wasting, not to mention time needed.
But for every l of water being saved, you need to pay extra rm500-1000.
For me I still go for TL, cheaper, more energy and water savings.
Also, if you can keep the laundry for 1-2 months without washing, FL is for you. I everyday have to wash, so I can't have any down time.

Hello,

I would like to seek your advice / pointers on selecting Front Load washing machine (7 – 8 kg) for 1 person, no dryer.

My opinion (with regard to Front Load) as follow:
1) Samsung / LG
Korean makes better washing machine than car.
For LG, I am impressed by DIrectDrive. Don’t really care for 6 motions.
For Samsung, the lowest model for inverter unit is 8kg.
Service done by third party

3) Panasonic
Longevity issue; Spinning noise seems greater after 3 years and sign of rust.
Service done by third party

4) Hitachi
Impressed with self cleaning features AND the commercial with champagne glasses to demonstrate low vibration while spinning. It reminds me of the Lexus ad with champagne glasses.
Don't know about long term.

5) Electrolux
It works but get noisier after 3 -4 years. May be I was looking at friend’s lower end model. I am confused with their model number too.

Ideally, a washer can last 10 years. My previous first front load WM, Elba lasted more than 18 years after buying the LG front load which only lasted 6 years.

2 features that impressed me are direct drive and inverter.
Is Direct Drive only belongs to LG?
Does inverter cut electric usage by 50%?

I could be wrong on my opinion. Care to share your experience? Many thanks in advance.

Regards,
Kevin

Durable FL WM? Miele (mee ler). They last for probably up to 2 decades but the price....

Not so. Tangs and Ngee Ann Best Denki  have upgraded models with 33cm internal width never mind how "smallish" it looks from the outside. It even have a heat pump dryer. Their parts are perhaps the among the most durable used in the white goods industry. A solid testament to German product engineering. But one gets what's paid for.

Yes, you're not far in that perception: Miele = Mercedes Benz of the white goods world

Is it justify to purchase extra warranty for front load washer? Additional 4 years cost RM500, should I purchase the extra warranty or just stick with the 1 year warranty is enough?

Any intro for washing+ dryers machine ? I want can totally dry that type washing machine with dryers ,any brand have?

Bec normally mostly washing machine with dryer,after use the cloth also no dry ,still need hang outside the sun 1
,useless dryers

Thx

But ,the sa say can't dry up 1

After u check the website ,how much now?

I am not representing anyone, and I have no vested interest (let me be clear here). So far, my household appliances, I find good deals here:

Jintex (ada website)
Living Portal (tarak website, they're at Dataran Pandan Prima)
http://lifegood.com.my/

Sorry folks, only for Klang valley peeps...

Ya that one I mention is sharp brand ,so the others pan a or hitachi brand heat pump dont know can dry completely or not?

And the pana and hitachi is it washing plus dryer machine also?

Beko is a brand name ?

You are so pro and clear explain ,thanks

So among sharp,pana and hitachi,which 1 u recommended for heat pump washing dry combo machine?

Did u know the sharp heat pump price ?

Anyone here have experience using either one of these models from LG:

WF-SP700MF 7kg - http://www.lg.com/my/support-product/lg-WF-SP700MF
WF-SP75W (7.5 KG) -
http://www.lg.com/my/washing-machines/lg-WF-SP75W 

Looking at the specs, looks like you got no big items to wash or have too much money to waste
Did you know that, FL WM always overrate their capacity by 30%
Not to mention the inverter vs non inverter power consumption.

Well, if you give me guarantee that it won't be noisy and causing high vibrations after 2 years and you will pay the exact amount and will pay the transportation cost to take the WM and send to your house, I'm much willing to waste money on Samseng's rubbish.

I know what, Samseng's TV will record consumer's discussion, air cond blower unit sure will noisy after 1-2 years, outdoor units will work like what samseng typical will do, do parties and making noise when consumer wants to sleep
My ears like not like yours, mine are very sensitive to noise.
If you can come out with 10 excuses to convince me on getting a Samseng to work in my house, I may consider it with the main condition is, you will absorb all the samsengs if they make problem with me

Hello babyk,

Thanks for your detail explanations.

Without your input, I almost overlook the “door opening” aspect. In addition, the “no spin” feature in very interesting. Does it mean Samsung always spin at the end of any wash cycle whereas LG is user choice? Is there an option in Samsung such that “no spin” can occur after washed? I came across Samsung has a memory setting for most frequent wash cycle.

You got your pedestal from Korea. Very impressive. I am assuming you are not treating it as one of your check-in luggage when taking a flight home.

For Samsung, H5400EW is labeled as “digital inverter” and H5290EW isn’t. Please pardon me for being technology illiterate. If Samsung is using Direct Drive in both machine, does it imply H5290EW is “analog” inverter so to speak. It’s like saying digital signal to analog signal.

Back in ’09 (may be I wasn’t paying attention), I only came across “inverter” in fridge and air-condition, not in washing machine. So, I thought the "inverter" in a separate technology; a refinement to Direct Drive.

Thanks again. Very much appreciated.

Regards,
Kevin