Don't forget to take a clear photo of the underside showing the drum. I expect to see bolts holding that tub together.
A scrap dealer might offer more. These exchange deals work because the real scrap value is more than they offer. Then you have to factor in transport.
Thank you for your inputs. Clincher is the drum size and longer warranty on the IFB.
Price difference is about 6k, with IFB being more expensive.
IFB order is still processing so can cancel and order the LG. Never thought that I would be over thinking a washing machine purchase in this manner
Ha! Exactly as I suspected. Yay
Do you have hard water? Notice any scaling in your pots or other
Not really other than surf excel, Ariel or Tide for front loader.
Ha! Exactly as I suspected. Yay
Do you have hard water? Notice any scaling in your pots or other
Not really other than surf excel, Ariel or Tide for front loader.
My preference is for powders. 6kg surf for front loader at temperature no less than 40 degrees otherwise it does not rinse off well.
But the IFB guy will tell you the opposite. Liquids are better than powders. Why? Because IFB sells liquid detergent and not powder detergents.
Leave the blue insert in for liquids and remove it for powders.
With a full load I use about 30-40gm with powder and a capful which works out to 40ml for liquids. That works out Rs.6 for surf powder vs. Rs.9 for liquid surf per wash. As for how to tell what is a full load. A hands width from the top of the gasket to the top of the clothes loaded in the drum.
With whites it helps to add oxygen bleach to maintain whites. So add about 20-30gms of Vanish powder in addition to the regular detergent. Important to use powder as it contains oxygen bleach whereas liquid Vanish does not. Vanish will also work to remove any persistent odours that results from bacteria that plain detergent cannot remove unless washed at 60 degrees or higher.
If you want to do delayed washes then powder is the only option as liquid will thicken if left exposed for a few hours.
My preference is for Unilever over P&G as Unilever have been in India for over a century. So surf.
Liquid detergents have fats in them that deposit on the drum which then becomes food for mould. The way to avoid this problem is to leave the door open for at least ten hours after every wash and wipe the gasket dry after every wash. Keep a hand towel or microfiber towel on the machine for this job only.
Important not to cheap out with detergent. Stick to the big brands and pick the one that says for front loader.
Stay away from fabric softener. Ensure minimum temperature of any wash is no less than 40 degrees. Enzymes in branded detergents fully activate at body temperature and provide the best stain removal.
Can you link to the water softener you're using? How do you know it's working as intended.
Donate it
You are essentially coating your clothes with grease. It's the slippery feeling that makes you think the clothes are softer.
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I always use a washing net/bag/pillow for delicates, small clothing articles like socks and handkerchiefs as well as items that need a gentle wash. Works really well and highly recommended.
How do you tell its better?
Don't wait. Try and get it done ASAP.
Always good to know a product better than the person selling it to you.
This is just typical. That is why I expressly bought a spirit level for this purpose only. And make sure once levelled they tighten all four upper second nuts.
Losing rinse hold in newer machines is a gripe for me. At least you have the option via the app. The USP of WiFi on the machine then is access to extra options.
I've yet to see power consumption in an app for the washing machine even by LG. So far it isn't as granular as on their split AC's. I use a Meco power meter for power monitoring.
This is the part I was interested in. So you're saying even on a full load that the time is still 1h50m on the Cottons cycle? As that is what it defaults to on empty.
Your machine has add item. If you have a IR thermometer. Wait a half hour after the wash has begun then press add item. Open the door and measure the temperature of the clothes. This way you will know how close it delivers on the various temperature settings. When I tested this I noticed some discrepancies.
Very tricky to answer this conclusively. The clothes are coming out drier which is a huge win as it is currently 6-10 degrees here in Gurgaon. Plus, the clothes feel much better to touch. This could also be the change in detergent. Or like I said, could simply be placebo. The Cotton Wash + Steam cycle for my white cotton shirt worked wonders as well.
IFB Tech came back with the pricing. It was 4k to change to door to a clear glass one. Makes no sense to spend that right out of the gate on a brand-new machine. And no buyback on the old door as well. Have already racked up some additional spends on top of the machine in the form of the stand and eco crystal filter (to soften the water). Got the filter installed for peace of mind and after looking at videos of nasty and damaged drums, this was a no brainer.
Your average user won't know so much, and the techs and the brands are doing a disservice. Not even advising on basic maintenance steps is a major miss in my books.
I haven't come across this Hot Rinse option yet.
It was a single shirt to just test the mode. I am yet to run it at full load. The AI works only in three modes - Mix 60, Cotton and Synthetics. I am yet to try the AI mode with mix/full load. Will report back if the duration changes. With just one piece of clothing added for wash, the wash cycle started very quickly and very minimal water was used. Easy to identify as there was no washer gushing through the detergent tray after a few minutes.
How would you like me to do this? I am assuming you are asking me to measure the inside drum and not just the mouth of the drum. It is 36cms deep and 48cms across. (Could be a few inches more or less)
Could be the higher wash temperature.
I do not see any reason not to do so if you are happy with the machine. You could just have him remove the dark pane. Aesthetics will be a bit off but otherwise the machine will work just fine.
Had you mentioned this earlier I'd have told you to skip this eco crystal nonsense. They offered me the same thing too and I'd told them I wasn't interested in snake oil. Take a look at the photo you posted. Do you notice a little white plastic box attached to the black water intake pipe? Guess what that is.
A two foot spirit level. Unfortunately you will have to go to a hardware store to get it and check yourself whether it's true.
What you posted is fine. The volume of your drum is 65 litres. No wonder you found the LG smaller. It measures at ten litres less.
You should test whether you have hard water or not.
Maybe I did and so did everybody else.
Then you will have to install a clear pane. The mechanism should not be exposed.
The app was last updated in Oct 2023 so it's getting regular attention.
Interested to know how well steam works. Is the steam introduced from the top of the drum or from the bottom? Check for any nozzle at the top of the gasket. If there isn't one then it's coming from the bottom. Also when does the steam appear? Is it at the beginning or towards the end of the wash cycle.
Points one and two would have the LG leading with the other two in second place
All tied for now. Can you visit a showroom and see these models in person? Given this is your first ever front loader. Then decide whether you can live with the smaller LG or not.
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