May 13 2015, 10:51 PM
QUOTE(kevyeap @ May 13 2015, 09:00 PM)
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
Hi Kevin,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
Great research you did there. I am doing similar observation as you.
To add on top of what you have, Hitachi's high end front loads also have Direct Drive with Inverter, doubt its from Korea, as its a Japanese company.
Stories of people replacing belts on their Electrolux made me eliminate it from my consideration, as I do not want the hassle of replacing belts. Like my cars, I want one with timing chain rather than timing belt. So my choice would definitely be a direct drive unit.
What happened to your LG Front Load? Only 6 years? No warranty?
I am most likely getting the LG WD-MD750WM with Inverter Direct Drive in the next couple of months, and its price competitively around RM1.6k. Like you I do not need a big load, and 7kg is more than sufficient for my usage.
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