Toshiba is actually OEM by Midea.

All their household appliances, is now manufactured under Licence by Midea.

Based on response on Toshiba Dishwasher, seems like after sales support is non existent or very poor for Toshiba. I myself am using Toshiba dishwasher because of its value for money proposition; quality does feel cheap but then again, at that price point which I got it at, I am not complaining.

For washing machine is a different scenario, as there will be wear and tear parts which you need to take into consideration + reliability; if the machine is going to be used on daily basis.

Hard to draw comparison between LG and Toshiba, firstly LG is direct drive (Without belt) and second is the 6 motion wash which delivers better wash in comparison to other FL.

Going by Shopee reviews on Toshiba FL, mostly seems to be in favour but then again its fairly new in our market and fairly new in manufacturing Front Loaders but that said, Midea is a leading washing machine manufacturer in China and I believe, LG is also made in China.

I know Panasonic FL is manufactured in China; but LG doesn't say location of manufacturing except on the smaller pedestal machines are made in Korea along with some of the premium level models from LG.

If you are getting separates, can always mix and match unless you are looking at stacking?

Btw, I don't think its fair comparison on the dryer though. LG is Heat Pump type, whereas Toshiba is Condenser Type. Heat pump is always more expensive than condenser type due to the technology. Cheapest, frill free and expensive to run dryers are the vented type dryers.

Heat pump type is very frugal on energy, but expensive to purchase.

I am personally using Electrolux vent type dryer (bought used) + LG Washing machine but the dryer is not stacked on my washer.

If I am not mistaken, Condenser type and Heat Pump is not stackable due to the weight of the dryer itself.

For LG, you can try checking price at ESH SS2, sometimes they have better deals compared to Shopee. I like their service, as during receiving of my washing machine; the pedestal washer came dented (checked while their guy was unboxing). They arranged for replacement without much questions.

Standard stacking is machine below and dryer on top. If stackable, generally the control panel can be reversed for easier access. However, need to confirm if heat pump type is stackable; if confirmed can then its good

You need to check too the washer size. For example if you want to buy LG FV1450S4V, the depth of the washer is only 565 mm while the dryer you show is 690mm. I think it is not stable if you buy that model. For the 15 kg washer than it will be okay. But lg have their own stacker?

Yeah usually Xiaomi or the Chinese brands offer lower prices for electrical items/ electronics. I have a number of Xiaomi products

Just curious to know the opinion of others since I'm new to washing machines/ 2 in 1.

I read that 2 in 1 are very slow to complete the task like 4-5 hours? I think a dedicated washer and a dedicated dryer would be much faster?

The washer dryer looks great. Washer function is good. But dryer function spoiled just after using the third time; showing FE or fan error. Support team on shopeee replies msg very fast and asked me to troubleshoot but they still didnt solve the problem. Will edit again once defect has been fixed

I recently bought a 9kg LG FL washer and 9kg LG Heatpump dryer. The dryer comes with the bracket and it can be installed on current LG FL washers. The brackets support 50cm and 60cm washer depth. My 9kg washer is 50cm, The 10.5kg washer is also 50cm. I think those above 10.5kg could be 60cm depth.
The washer does not come with the bracket, only the dryer.

Everyone has buying electrical experience at Harvey Norman?
Hearsay they got nego system, wonder how it works.

Minta pencerahan from members. Thanks.

I've emailed LG and got some clarification from their customer service.

Apparently the naming Turbo Wash has been renamed.

LG FV1450S4V - Quick30
LG FV1450S2W - Turbo wash

So it's safe to say Quick30 is the new Turbo Wash function

Turbo wash is the same program as previously known as Quick 30

Ya perhaps I interpreted it wrongly. However, not sure if Turbo Wash is any better or not. Since newer models tend to remove it.

And the newer model is cheaper around RM300 compare to the older model with Turbo Wash

Edit - looking at the newer model https://www.lg.com/my/washers/lg-FV1450S4V can see the Quick30 option.

Does LG & Samsung wm as good as panasonic?
I prefer Pana but they only hv 11kg as the highest capacity for front load. My current wm is electrolux with 12kg capacity and started to show signs of old age (bought in 2012).

I have shortlisted these 3 models:
LG F2515STGW - 15KG
Samsung WF17T6000GW/FQ - 17KG
Panasonic NA-V11FX2LMY - 11KG (last choice if only LG or Samsung not as good as Pana)

Anyone have bad experience with LG or Samsung wm?

Ouch . That sad.. condo yard limited space 😭

did you means the lg tower or the twin load washer?
so high price 

just wondering what detergent do you use for FL?

i am using dynamo with recommended dosage (sometime even lower) but there's always a leftover sud at the door area

Top only the green 1 for FL right

Hi all,

Wanna ask about the LG Direct Drive technology, if anyone can give some comments on it?

Coz currently I’m considering the following 2 models:

1) LG FV-1409S4W 9kg

2) Toshiba TW-BK105GF4M 9.5kg

The Toshiba one is slightly bigger (9.5kg), and with 2 years warranty vs LG’s 1 year.

But the LG comes with the Direct Drive tech which I read that it’s more efficient and also with lesser moving parts (no need to change the belt). Though the 1 year warranty makes me a bit curious if the reliability will be an issue?

Would appreciate some suggestion on these 2 models, or if there’s any other better options with around 2k budget.

Thanks in advance

Thanks for replying.

Talking about overloading, I was told by 1 of the salespersons that front load machines below 10kg are not suitable to wash blankets/bedsheets as it will cause this overloading problem, even though the weight is below the rated capacity. Not sure if this is true?  

He also said that comparing the same kg capacity, front load will have lesser actual capacity than top load. E.g. for 8kg machine, top load can do 8kg but front load is recommended not to exceed 6kg  

Currently my 8kg top load machine has no problem to wash 2 pcs of blanket per load

Any recommendation for big size (more than 15kg) FL washer or washer/dryer? Not many brand in the market.. only samsung and LG. Or is it better just take TL since big size?

My existing LG combo 12/8 only lasted 4 years+