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post Oct 18 2014, 03:36 PM

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From the American guide, Consumer Reports:

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/washing...uying-guide.htm

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Traditional top-loading washers
These machines fill their tubs with water and an agitator circulates the laundry much the way it did on earlier models.

Pros:
They're the least expensive overall. Loading these washers or adding items in mid-cycle is easier than in machines without an agitator.

Cons:
These perform the least impressively as a group and because they use more water and extract less than high-efficiency top-loaders and front-loaders, dryer times are longer, increasing energy use. Traditional top-loaders hold about 12 to 16 pounds of laundry. Most are relatively noisy and their loads can become unbalanced.

High-efficiency top-loading washers
These use a variety of methods to lift and tumble the laundry. They fill only partly, so they use less water, and spin at higher speeds. They work best with low-foaming, high-efficiency detergent.

Pros:
Most high-efficiency top-loaders hold more laundry (17 to 28 pounds) than regular top-loaders and typically wash better. The higher spin speed reduces dryer time and energy consumption by extracting more water.

Cons:
The high-speed spin can tangle and wrinkle clothing, and while prices have dropped these still cost more than traditional top-loaders and can cost as much as front-loaders. Manufacturers have increased capacities so that you can wash more laundry less often. One way to increase capacity is to make the tub deeper, and some washers are also taller now, making it difficult for shorter people to retrieve laundry at the bottom of the tub. When shopping reach into the washer. If you need tongs to grab a sock, consider another model.

Washing waterproof or water-resistant items in some HE top-loaders may cause the load to become unbalanced, and that can cause excessive shaking and possible damage. Before choosing a model check the manual. A low-spin or no-spin mode may be recommended; Samsung added a Waterproof cycle to its HE top-loaders and we found it prevented the washer from becoming unbalanced when we washed several waterproof jackets.


Front-loading washers
These also fill only partly with water. They clean clothes by lifting them to the top of the tub and dropping them back into the water and work best with low-foaming, high-efficiency detergent. Front-loaders lock at the beginning of a cycle but can usually be opened by interrupting the cycle.

Pros:
The best front-loaders typically clean better and more efficiently than the best high-efficiency top-loaders. Most can handle roughly 17 to 28-pound loads and spin even faster than high-efficiency top-loaders. Typically that means more water is extracted, reducing drying time and energy consumption. As a group front-loaders tend to be very quiet. Many can be stacked with a dryer to save floor space.

Cons:
Front-loaders tend to cost more than high-efficiency top-loaders. A front-loader's high spin speeds might vibrate too much for the machine to be placed near living areas. While most manufacturers have reduced the vibrations, keep in mind that concrete floors can absorb vibrations well, unlike wood-framed floors.

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post Oct 18 2014, 03:38 PM

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QUOTE(leonhart88 @ Oct 18 2014, 03:34 PM)
Starbucks we buy the cozy place ma to biz meeting and study
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I'm not sure why he is ranting about Starbucks having chemicals in their coffee while somehow the kopitiams have less chemicals hmm.gif
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post Mar 4 2015, 12:47 AM

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QUOTE(ozak @ Mar 4 2015, 12:01 AM)
Why not just start from here and read. 70page is enough to tell you many thing. A further Google about Beko or whatever brand for review can make you more understand about what you want.

We already share a lot here. You just need to read back.
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You still won't be able to tell if FL or TL better tongue.gif
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post Mar 4 2015, 09:04 AM

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QUOTE(ozak @ Mar 4 2015, 09:03 AM)
Of course I would be able to tell and I already choosing the right 1 for 7yrs running.

But there is no point to argue which 1 is better. Just get the 1 you think that meet your requirement. Each household have a different habit and character. So it suit me but probably not suit you. It is better just tell the good and bad point from my usage experience. And let you guy decide suit you or not. Ain't this better.

If you unable to decide, just tell it here your laundry behaviour and what your requirement. somebody will tell you what is the best. But you have to filter it up between bad advise and good advise. smile.gif  I mostly give bad advise. tongue.gif
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That's the joke bro..
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post Mar 4 2015, 09:23 AM

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QUOTE(ozak @ Mar 4 2015, 09:16 AM)
Morning joke, joke a bit la. Boring la.  tongue.gif
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I do need to get one soon, moving in by April hopefully cry.gif
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post Apr 8 2015, 09:13 PM

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Haish, both of u talk until I also blur... just gonna get a top loader la.. FL like not much advantage over the price point..
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post Apr 9 2015, 09:42 AM

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QUOTE(kimsim @ Apr 9 2015, 08:43 AM)
Samsung TL not bad, cause at bottom of drum built in roller for help up spinning trigger or sticks together also design for 2 side filters
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Was looking at that. Wife not willing to spend too much on it, unless it's for something like Whirlpool so no point. Just get a cheaper TL and see if she regrets it down the line tongue.gif
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post Apr 9 2015, 09:55 AM

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QUOTE(kimsim @ Apr 9 2015, 09:45 AM)
Cheap is alway in nevigate feedback..
Such as smaller than 9kg and below or non inverter model

Like supersound bro he always recommended samsung, cause he was used it in b4 and now.
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post Jul 15 2015, 06:09 PM

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QUOTE(kimsim @ Jul 12 2015, 01:45 PM)
rm2300 only
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This one? http://www.banhuat.com/option/mod_product_detail/cid/25554


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post Jul 15 2015, 06:19 PM

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QUOTE(kimsim @ Jul 15 2015, 06:12 PM)
Ya really cheap brows.gif
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Am in the process of getting a WM. I'm telling you reading this thread is totally not helping cry.gif

Can this watch king size bed sheet / comforter?

Wife wants TL because it's cheap, but this pana seems cheap for the price.
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post Jul 28 2015, 10:18 AM

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QUOTE(Zot @ Jul 28 2015, 10:15 AM)
Last time where got washing machine motor warranty 10 years. Don't simply bullshit ppl.
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You arguing about inverter vs non inverter or old vs new?

Now still got non inverter that is giving 10-12 yr warranty, same like inverter type.
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post Jul 29 2015, 10:21 AM

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Anyway, SO wants a TL as with my parents also.

So, LG vs Pana 10-12kgs, which one would you go for? I think LG is that HX12GV one..

Also, can anyone tell me where to get better pricing for them?
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post Oct 3 2015, 01:57 PM

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What do we need to use when we want to so a drum or tub cleaning?

I read online but they say everything from baking soda to vinegar to another different special detergent so it's bit confusing..

 

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