Front loading or top loading washing machine?
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sauravghosh
Adept
Surf excel matic liquid has similar recommendation on the packet.
k_m_Arya
Disciple
LG Front load are good. Bosch, Samsung have high repair costs.
blr_p
Skilled
The bottle has two caps. The outer 'scrubber' cap is 60ml filled to the top.
The inner cap is 40 ml to the brim. One cm from the top is 30ml
That is how much I use with a full load.
I was trying the UK version and was surprised to find foam in the second rinse with even that little. The perfume is quite strong too. The bathroom takes on this nice scent which isn't the case with the domestic liquid Surf
I don't think you can get away with 30ml of a non branded detergent
How old is your IFB and what's wrong with it?
Post a photo and the model number if you can
Almost every thing with IFB is repairable. Cheaper than new?
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psyph3r
Skilled
Close to 15 years, the body is rusting and the bearings need to be replaced. It sounds like a techno rave when the machine is running, I can't even keep the bathroom door open when it's running lol because of the racket it makes.
It's not worth repairing anymore hence looking for a replacement.
Thanks, will look into it.
blr_p
Skilled
Why not? A bearings fix with new drum (if needed) will run you little over 5k. A new machine will be closer to 40k
If the machine is otherwise working stick with it. Get the tub cleaned though when they fix it. Tub should not be damaged. No water leaking from it.
Should you go down this route take photos of the disassembled insides and post in the maintenance thread.
Old machines had buttons. These new models all come with touch screens which are less durable
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psyph3r
Skilled
I've already received an estimate of 13k for the work. The PCB on this one has already been replaced twice so I see no point in spending any further and wish to procure a new one instead.
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Skilled
I was curious by what you meant by hassle free. So can you mention what other work you've done on the machine.
PCB being swapped twice indicates water ingress or something as simple as roaches. This will happen if there is no sheet at the bottom sealing things up.
How often in a week do you use the machine? 15 years to a bearings failure is pretty good going
psyph3r
Skilled
One which is known for lesser maintenance with reasonably priced parts, since this one has been on its last legs it has seen a couple of service visits already in the past few months.
I'm not looking for something with fancy wash cycles and yes I find all the AI jargon and touchscreen controls a bit excessive that will cost more to fix in the long run.
The WM gets used 3-4 times a week.
blr_p
Skilled
Sounds like they are replacing the tub as well. So brand new spanking clean tub. Also new drum along with bearings. It's a quicker repair too if the drum assembly is changed but twice as expensive.
Your tub isn't sealed and if it isn't leaking there is no need to replace it. Just spider if needed, bearings and a manual tub clean.
No way to avoid touchscreens with any brand these days. Expect to replace them every 5 years if you live in a humid area
Really good service and what I would expect but I find people having major issues in half the time on average than what you got. Nothing to do with brand everything to do with user care or lack thereof.
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psyph3r
Skilled
Trust me the WM is junk, looking for a new one only atm.
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Skilled
Since you had a belt driven one that means larger drum size. The LG's are a little smaller due to direct drive. This is something you need to check for yourself in a shop and see whether you can handle the slightly smaller size drum or not. If you can then LG is worth considering otherwise there are others