Nowadays, there are so many brand to choose for washing machine...
e.g. LG, Electrolux, Haier, Bosch, Toshiba

Which brand do you recommend?
Preferably a durable and long lasting fridge... oh yeah, and also affordable...

Lets discuss...

This post has been edited by arthurlwf: Jul 26 2008, 03:21 AM

Why can't u ask 2 questions in 1 thread??

The better washing machine is LG with the direct drive mechanism.

For durability, Whirlpool & Zanussi.

This is to allow forumer to zoom in to specific appliances...
imagine a thread contains 10+ appliances, it would take a hell of his/her time to read everything, when he/she only wants to know one appliances only.... save forumer time to read thread

Also, I hear front loaders are supposedly better than top loaders *shrugs*

This post has been edited by tinkerbel: Jul 26 2008, 11:05 AM

Front loaders save water, you don't need to fill the tub to wash. I think it saves electricity too.

@wodenus,
Ahh.. Yeah that's right - but using less water doesn't mean it's better mah ! *grins*

Well if it lowers your water bill, it's cheaper it might save electricity as well, I think they should require less power to operate since gravity might do half the work already. I'm no engineer, but I suppose if you build some sort of motor to just pull it half way up, inertia and gravity would do the rest of the work.

@wodenus,
Just cause it's cost-saving and efficient, it doesn't mean it's performance is better than that of the front loaders; that's what I mean

Samsung.

Erm not sure, I have had both front and top loaders and honestly prefer front loaders. Seems to last longer and as mentioned above saves water and electricity, although I cannot ascertain by how much... Depends on usage. *shrugs*

Make sure crap doesn't clog up the machine and have someone look at it for maintanence every couple of years and I reckon a washing machine can last for a decade or two If so susah, wash by hand Then no electricity costs at all. If electricity tariffs rise sum more may have to consider that... ;

LOL, hopefully electricity don't rise to the extend we have to use manual methods...

Btw, here is a additional information done by experts to know some differences between front loader & top loader washing machine
Washing Machine Test Method Info

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Added on July 28, 2008, 1:44 amSeems the top brand in year 2007 is LG
Here is the link for JD Power Survey

This post has been edited by arthurlwf: Jul 28 2008, 02:12 AM

get a top loader with a stainless steel drum. i am using a toshiba and it works just fine.

Front loaders are supposedly to be gentler on clothes (hence clothes last longer)... which is a good thing unless one needs an excuse to buy more clothes.

@finn@renoku,
Excuses to buy more clothes?! muAHahAHah now isn't that what most ladies would like? *grins*

I came across one of the electrical sales person tells me that Hitachi brand is good as it less maintenance.
Any Hitachi Washing Machine user in this forum??
Can give some comment on Hitachi Washing Machine?

Depending on whether u want a top-loading or front-loading.
Elba's front loading is quite ok. <- most sales person wouldn't recommend it coz it gives bad commission.
National's top loading is the best <- most sales person would recomment it but later push u to other brand. coz it also gives bad commission.

my ex-housemate used to work in the electronic shop.

me using LG....
last time...attracted by the warranty for 5 years....
that why bought it...

based on experience...
OK so far....
no prob at all...
quite frequent using it...
haven't tried other brands....

I'm using front loading 13kg LG. So far no problem but it require more time to wash the shirt.

How about dryer and washer combine? Appreciate if anyone using this type of washing machine can comment and share your experience.

I'm considering whether to get a Dryer/washer combo or a dedicated dryer since I already have a samsung washing machine...

My concern:
1. What kind of clothes can be mixed?
2. How long does it take to do both washing and drying?
3. Does it use a lot electricity?

Not sure on the combo appliances.. But i was inform that dryer alone consume lots of electricity...

This post has been edited by arthurlwf: Sep 7 2008, 01:30 AM

Yup, dryers consume a lot of electricity. They are high wattage machines and each drying cycle may take 20-30 mins or more.

Dryers are popular in the West due to cold seasons when you cannot dry outside. Here in Malaysia with so much sunshine I don't see the need for a dryer, unless maybe you live in a condo (but even in condo you can air dry in the yard).

a salesperson at a 'famous' electric store once told me, better buy separate washer and dryer than a combo coz if rosak later then cheaper to fix.

Yup u're right bro...unfortunately I've converted my apartment's yard into a wet kitchen with my washing machine at one corner.. no balcony to dry somemore

Don;t look at the brand as your first choice. Most are made in Malaysia now, so quality is the same. Get the one with longest warranty and cheapest price.

Ask yourself 2 questions:

1. How often do you wash your clothes?
2. How much clothes do you wash each time(including brother's, sister's, wife's etc)?


From answers above, you will know the size of washing machine to get.

Front loaders are more expensive, usually only higi-end brands like electrolux etc. Usually imported, so quality is better, thus lasts longer. But top loader is more convenient, lighter as many parts are plastic and cheaper. If you're the type that wash clothes everyday, then obviously your washing machine will not last as long as say the fella who only washes once in 3days.

Electricity comsumption and water costs of a washing machine almost negligible considerations but good marketing strategy.

I am using Hitachi. It is good. I actually buy it boz of my friend's recommendation who also buy HItachi. The price is affordable but it is good. Price v Performance = my priority

I m using LG's washing machine. Not bad. I think all brands are merely the same.

but not pensonic. after 3 years, lot of problem come out. hehe..

front loader is better
the cloths will be more cleaner

i use mine almost 20 years ++ before spoil coz part damage due to rats

brand i use tat time was AEG

Now using Ocean from Italy

Just want to ask, for front load. I found my current owner one vibrate quite a lot during spin. It is true after sometimes using it.
I looking something much quite. Front load i know many european brands are selling.
And for top load, some of the model also not cheap.
For the capacity, how much is 6kg and 7kg? If let say I want to wash my queen size bedsheet. Which one is capable to do it?

as someone mentioned before in this thread, front load is supposed to be more gentle on your clothes (but it takes longer for a wash), top loader sort of tears your clothes especially when it spins dry.
my sis electrolux front loader also vibrates when spin, i heard from her maybe need replacement on some parts, need to go back to electrolux service centre.. not too sure. moving in together soon will find out later cuz i will share the front loader as well
i also notice front load mostly european brands selling..
top loader as someone points out haha.. are cheaper than front load.

Capacity i not sure liao.. why don't you ask the salesperson, by telling them how many members in your family? i think they will be able to advise base on that info?

im using eletrolux front load. 6kg. so far so good. my mum has been using this brand since before i was born. approx 30 years ago. the darn machine is still running! well after some replacement parts la.

everyone help me pls...my family had an argue about washing machine!!!About Electrolux or Bosch!!! whose is better? thx for reply

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Added on October 2, 2008, 9:41 pmand the washing machine wield is in 7kg...

This post has been edited by nsfeng: Oct 2 2008, 09:41 PM

Errr..Electrolux? More established home appliance brand. Anyway, is this an investment?

Or property?

Beli murah... try LG Tromm

Personally between the two I like Bosch... German made

edit: So how many KG capasity you're looking for? Another brand that comes to mind is Maytag

This post has been edited by aaronpang: Oct 3 2008, 03:26 PM

ah great a washing machine thread!

guys, need to know more about this "air wash" system on the new samsung front loaders. does it work like dry cleaning or something?

sorry i know nuts about these.

I'll go for Electrolux, since washing machines is one of the their core products. It's made in Thailand, though

my old bosch washing machine serve me around 10yrs++.......is quite reliable though...

Electrolux = used before lasting for 3~4 years
Bosch = Never used before , i think should be better gua....

but now a day they not make things lasting one , if lasting how they make more $$$ ....

go for front loader if u have budget
save water, save elect.
and much more frenly to ur laundry items

hmm wonder why everyone mention LG, how about toshiba? i heard toshiba is better

hmm mind to share the price?

Hmm wonder LG cheaper or toshiba cheaper? Those Kg right for 6.5kg can fit in how many cloth? i think 6.5 and 7kg not much different right?

I think brands does not matter much(some exceptions). The most important is after sales service - parts replacement, turn around time etc.

Basically front loading machine tends to be a little gentler on the clothing. However it takes a long time to wash the clothes. The load capacity a not too high. After the machine stops, you have to wait a minute or 2 before you can open the door.

Top loaders takes less time to do a wash cycle, can accommodate more clothes, and you can open the door as soon the machine stops spinning.

Don't get those with build in dryer. They get spoiled very fast.

If you can spend more, get those with metal casing(Maytags). They last almost forever.

hmm i just bought the new samsung 7.0 last model which come with metal casing. Hope it will last quite some time.

Install a filter (cheap one will do) at the tap where the water hose is connected to the washer. This is to prevent any mud from getting into the washer / clothes.

WANNA BUY SAMSUNG LATEST MODEL...WITH DIAMOND DRUM..7KG FOR 630 ONLI...OKEY OR NOT?????

Ya not bad your price seem cheap. may i know where u found this? i haven't bought fridge yet still hehe.

heheee....already bought my 1st ever washing machine...found it in pasir gudang..

hmm wonder where is pasir gudang.

As far as i know, you can put aside the brand..
the brand just make you confuse..

for washing machine try look at these aspect:
1) stainless steel drum instead of plastic
2) reliable motor ( u can look at warranty period offered)
3) fiber body instead of metal
4) price..

correct me if i'm wrong..

btw, i using daewoo 7kg..bought at rm6++
so far very satisfied

what you mean by fiber body? inside fiber of the outside part?

Hitachi brand!!! Think twice or don't even think about it...

I just bought a unit of Hitachi washing machine (Top loading, 10kg) on 26/10/2008 and it delivered on 27/10/2008. 1st wash the machine already produced an unacceptable noise. I immediate called to the shop report the abnormal noise. The sales gal gave me the Hitachi repair center number, but only can call on 28/10/2008 (holiday on 27/10/2008 - Deepavali).

On 28/10/2008, I called to Hitachi service center, informed them the abnormal noise and they said will send technician to inspection. So, I expect it will take them 48 hours... But today already 02/11/2008, no one from Hitachi service center contact me about this matter. Probably their technicians were busy servicing or repairing tone of Hitachi's products.

I got taken a short video clip (mp4 format) of the washing machine with my hp during it finishing wash... really like an airplane engine sound. Let me know if you are interested to see it, I may email to you.

My comment is DON'T BUY HITACHI PRODUCT.

What Hitachi model you're using?
I'm using Hitachi Washing Machine too. But mine is quite silent so far...except once, which the round plastic which I put inside washing machine causes it to bang the top loader cover.... So, I remove the round plastic from the washing machine and it became silent again...

However, I look forward for your video clip !!!

This post has been edited by arthurlwf: Nov 2 2008, 11:15 AM

The technician called on Sunday (2/11/08) afternoon, said coming in half an hour time... but I was out to friend's house in Puchong. Inspection rescheduled to today (3/11/08) afternoon.

The washing machine model is SF-100HJ

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Added on November 3, 2008, 6:21 pmThe technician came about 1:30pm, what he did was a simple spinning test and then unscrewed the unit, used his hammer to knock knock few times... guess what... the abnormal sound (noise) is gone.

According to him, it was caused by an iron bar which is off balance. This usually happen if the delivery guys do not handle the machine with care when they deliver from electric store to your home. Wahahahahaaa.... of course, he will said nothing to do with Hitachi ...

This post has been edited by smallizard: Nov 3 2008, 06:21 PM

Oh so it's not Hitachi problem? does it means hitachi still a reliable brand?

reliable or not still hard to conclude. the hitachi's technician is surely sided on hitachi... we dont know if it is really caused by a delivery guy or a defect from hitachi.

hi everyone..
Me thinking bout buying a Washing machine too .. Thats why go through this forum..

Me going to buy Front loader but a bit too Expensive...gonna go for Top loader instead...
the brand that i might go for is LG, Toshiba , Samsung or Hitachi ( i think price is around 600++ to 800++ ) for 7-8 Kg , Panasonic i notice a bit Ex le...will also consider thr Warranty / After sales service too...

Just some question...Any place which can get a Good Price or Good Bargain for Buying Washing Machine / Fridge at Puchong area , or Neighbouring area.... Ppl always tell me to go to Those Small Shop instead of Shopping Centre / Hypermarket / etc...

Any SHOP suggestion or recommendation ?... Thanks...

This post has been edited by dannyl77: Dec 9 2008, 06:47 PM

Its true as I bought from a small shop and the price is about RM 100 - 200 cheaper compare to Big Electrical Appliances shop/Hypermarket.
However, the shop that I purchase is located at Rawang...

I plan to buy Toshiba Inverter machine machine with 14kg load...

so far survey price is around 1.6k..

any comment ?/

Toshiba washing machine should be quite good giving that they give 5 years warranty for the motor right? But I was told by a salesman that Hitachi is slight better than Toshiba that's why Hitachi more expensive. I am currently considering the inverter type for Toshiba and Hitachi. Anyone using Toshiba AW SD130SM or Hitachi BW-105H? Which one better?

14KG wow.. u wanna wash what with so big washing machine?

I think can 1 week wash once. Can save electricity also compare to those wash 2 or 3 times a week.

hahahaha..can also...

actually buying 14kg cos my bed is king size bed...

so washing my comforter will be alright..wont spoilt the motor..

Where did you find this price? Toshiba Inverter 14kg washer for RM1.6K?

actually the price is RM1580 in Seremban..

IC, I didn't know buying in Seremban will be cheaper, I Was offered RM1520 for 12kg Toshiba washer with Inverter, expensive right ? I still haven't made up my mind yet, to go for inverter or non-inverter. 10kg or 8 kg or 12kg.....arrghhh...hard to decide.

better settle for big one cos if the load increase in future...u didnt need to change again..

hmm i dono that wash comforter will spoil the motor.

If your comforter weight are more than right weight of your machine, it will spoilt.

if ur not so lazy, go for semi auto washing maschine..can last longer n heavy duty....now i'm still using my LG 4.5kg wshing machine semi auto since 2001..never service or repaired..everyday washing since it not a big capacity..still functioning well until now..sometime also thingking to upgrade to toshiba 14kg..but it's too pricy lah..

mine was samsung 13.2 KG with the what silver wash ar? errr ... find it quite nice though ... at least not that noisy and when it spins that time ... not so shaky ... but just 1 question, how do we know whether it will be over weight? the 13.2 kg is after including water is it? Coz i normally will put my cloths all in until full then it will auto calculate water level and etc ...

13KG weight is for dry clothes...

This post has been edited by accs_centre: Dec 17 2008, 12:47 PM

oic ... ok ... thanks for that ... then i think my dry cloths will not over 13kg lar ... siao meh ... so heavy ... lol

but quilt and quilt cover may be have to wash seperately ...

Hmm but i thought semi auto will more easier to spoil?

my LG top load fully auto washing machine cannot drain water and spin, how to manually force it to drain and spin? there is not button for this.

Hi everyone.. Me Shorlisted already.. Goin for Size around 7.5kg , becos TOSHIBA got No 8 Kg , & 9 Kg slightly out of my budget.. Notice got comforter Washing Function for the 7.5Kg Toshiba....

Just wondering if Any1 can Advise me... CAN A QUEEN SIZE COMFORTER Masuk a 7.5kg Washing Machine ?

This post has been edited by dannyl77: Dec 24 2008, 11:40 AM

I think for queen size comforter, the safest would be 12kg or more washing machine. 10kg might fit but below that is not advisable to do so.

u'r wrong gal..actually semi auto lifespan is longer than auto..just u need to do xtra job to fill water,n drying..

Thanks for the answer , but really ke... Becos I might be getting a 7.5 Kg or Now Most Probably 8.5 / 9.0Kg one ...

Not advisable to Wash a Queen size comforter for Washing machine below 10 Kg ar ?

Anyone Try before ?? Wahing a Queen size comforter for Washing machine below 10 Kg ar ?

Please advise & share ur experience.....

I try & weigh my comforter , around 3-4 Kg only .. Nett Weight la... actually i dunno if that is how u calculate ...

Never experience before but that's what I was told by the salesperson la. You should use this piece of info (your comfortable weight) to ask the salesperson when you go survey for price. See what will they say and update us Wondering how they actually judge how many kgs washing machine suitable to wash king or queen comforter.

Hi all , just to share a new info with everyone... Given by the salesperson......

For Front Loader - 5.5-6.0 Kg can still wash queen size comforter.. ( Provided the Not too thick one )
For Front Loader - 7 Kg above can wash King size comforter.. ( again , Provided the Not too thick one ) , if thick one .. He says not advisable.... will spoil the Motor......

For Top Loader 7.5 to 10.0kg can wash queen size comforter , 11 kg above can wash King size comforter...

But its is a very Subjective , as in it is also depends on How thick our comforter is , Definanetly I think the Bigger Kg will be Better la of cos...... anyhow , this is just a guideline from the salesperson... Dunno how true it is...

Anyone got a Better Guideline or Has been using or Experience before ??...

Aiyar inverter model for 14kg can gt for rm1580, i bought mine samsung wa12vp, 10kg top loader for 2 person use rm1350 *non inverter*, initially trying to buy the 7.5kg for rm780, send 2 unit to my apartment and all faulty. alas got piss of saying no stock so decided to get bigger one hopefully no problem to washing machine for the rest of its service life. have been using since november

hey fren...I also interested to buy Samsung Top Loader.
do you mind to share which model u guys bought and cost how much ?

djlah, how many kg are you looking into? samsung wa12vp 10kg top loader rm1350 or the little brother 7.5kg rm780 but usually this model is rm800+ senq selling rm950.

thanks for help. just bought 7.0KG.

7.0Kg ? Samsung Top Loader ar ?.... How much u got it for ?? .. Wat Model ?..

hi, what detergent are you guys all using mostly for top loader? currently using top.

Any Liquid Detergent is better since it will desolve easier.

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Added on March 11, 2009, 9:28 pmCan you PM me where can get inverter model for 14kg can gt for rm1580

This post has been edited by andypang: Mar 11 2009, 09:28 PM

Im interested to buy Samsung WA95VP (7.5kg).
Anyone using this brand/model? Any comments about it?
Im also considering Toshiba but its more expensive.

can try to searhc on net of jintexelectrical for the reasonable price. I found at there have a good price compare to other..

this model you can get around rm780-900. i initially bought this model but when they deliver twice both also faulty. now using the bigger brother 10KG model WA12VP Rm1350. using until now no problem. i bought this model on impulse, because my wife like the design.

I have Electrolux EW962F(5KG),then Toshiba AW-1050SM(9KG).

Electrolux: Best care for your clothes,my 5years old everyday wear pants looks good.
Use less water than top loader.
The bad:
Electric Magnatize door lock is safe but the machanism(push button located far from door) of mine spoiled after 5years of rude use by maid,machanism of programme selection dial spoiled by her also,darn!
Must use low sud powder,if not she would 'vomit' white suds.
Not big enough for my 5members family.

Toshiba: Big load,fast,able to wash bed blanket.
The Bad:
Damage my cotton clothes,change my t-shirt size,actually it change everything when 'heavy wash' selected,even the thick bath tower.
Lint filter don't work if under 24Liter(2nd level of water)because the water not immerse to the filter where it located.
Circuit board spoiled under warranty(month-9),lucky me.
Wash programme not so effective,especially black color clothes and jeans still have uneasy smell on them. Set longer then machine hurt the clothes.

And now I understand front loader is the best machine,and I miss her alot! I don't mind to waste 40mins or more to complete wash cycles,I know she is protecting my clothes.

This post has been edited by Benck: Apr 4 2009, 01:12 AM

hi guys, anyone using the new Samsung (WF8802) diamond drum front loader washing machine? Any comment about it?

I just bought Toshiba Aw-sd150sm Toshiba product page 14.kg top loader. Rm1650 from U&ME electrical shop in Bandar Baru Ampang.

Previously used National semi auto for almost 15 years and still working. Now, I use it as secondary washing machine.

One thing that i still dont understand about this machine ( toshiba ) is on the actual time it takes to complete the process.
After it weighs all the clothes, it gives suggested time based on mode ( regular, delicate etc) that you had selected ( e.g 85 minutes ). After washing and rinsing, it goes to spinning. This is where I got the problem. It seems that it will spin forever and forever. First it indicates 30 minutes, then after few minutes it stops and the time indicator shows 48 minutes, so it spins again. after few minutes, it repeats the same thing. And during this time, water keeps going into the basket. So, the clothes got wet again. What I did, I cut the water supply and stop the spinning process after few minutes by pressing the off button.

But the clothes is still not as dry as if I use my national semi automatic. I just dont have time yet to experiment on the superdry function.

Any comment ?

Front loader - heavier ; hard to move it
save water ; no need to fill the whole thing
better; no need to iron so much ; not much wrinkle compare top loading

Am looking for washing machine. Personal preference on Toshiba and Panasonic. Any comment on the following model and any idea on the price?

Panasonic Washer NA-F120T1
Toshiba Washing Machine AW-SD130SM
Toshiba Washing Machine AW-SD150SM

i got myself Hitachi 10kg from jusco for 1199