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.
blr_p
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.
blr_p
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
psyph3r
Skilled
Picked up this Samsung 9KG Front Load for 32k from the Samsung Showroom, was expensive by 8k in other stores as well as FK/Amazon.
Black_Hawk
Skilled
Is it this model:
Samsung 9 kg (WW90T4040CB1TL, Black)
How has your experience been so far using this? My Bosch front loader died after 9 years and I'm now in the lookout for buying a new washing machine ASAP. This one looks like a no-nonsense workhorse.
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blr_p
Skilled
What happened to it?
Just remember drum clean with sammy means no adding anything as it drains everything out within 5 minutes.
To do any maintenance cycles you will need to use cottons on either 60 or 95
Black_Hawk
Skilled
Hi mate, the machine (Bosch WAB16060IN - 6kg) had started to rust on the outer body from early this year. Then, a noise developed when the drum entered the rinse and spin cycle post-wash. This noise funnily enough went away a couple of months back but since last 3-4 days the noise returned even though it otherwise kept functioning normally. Today however the drum is not rotating at all. When I start the wash cycle or the spin cycle there is a usual "click" sound after which the drum starts rotating but today nothing happened.
The washing machine was used twice a day, everyday. It held up nicely for the last 9 years.
Can you kindly tell me if this is a good option I can look into:
LG 7 Kg (FHM1207SDM)
I need a 7kg machine. Doesn't need to have any fancy AI or wireless options. Just needs to be a workhorse with standard daily wash, quick wash (for light loads), 90 degree hygiene wash and gentle wash mode.
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blr_p
Skilled
Sounds like a bearings problem. Trouble with bosch is you cant open the tub and have to get an entire drum assembly.
Why not get a service guy in and check if anything can be done before splurging on a new one?
No, it isn't because it only has a 44cm depth and will be too small. Look at 8kg equivalent.
7 KG Front Load Washer Price and Specs: FHM1207SDM | LG IN
Discover LG FHM1207SDM. Click for pictures, reviews, and tech specs for the LG 7Kg Front Load Washing Machine, Inverter Direct Drive, Middle Black
www.lg.com
This is why you need to look at the official site. Dimensions especially depth are more reliable than what is shown in your amazon link
psyph3r
Skilled
It's this one - https://www.flipkart.com/samsung-9-...STWMNGSZBQYMXB5CD3YF89BE&marketplace=FLIPKART
Just remember don't buy anything with touch controls, knobs and buttons all the way.
Can't go wrong with either LG or Samsung tbh, I went with Samsung because I've had a generally favorable experience with their other appliances at home.
Check offers in brand exclusive showrooms, they offer better deals than the online ones.
sauravghosh
Adept
I am in the same boat as black hawk. Looking to purchase a FL in the upcoming sales. Budget strictly within 25k-30k. Absolutely no fancy AI or similar BS features needed. What I do need is a durable machine with minimal maintenance costs. Our current IFB Elite bought in 2006-07 works fine even after all these years. It's only a 5kg machine though, and it's leaking slight water and making some noise for past few days (not sure whether same noise as black hawks). Won't purchase samsung. So whether LG or IFB is the main question, and which model.
blr_p
Skilled
Sure your model has buttons and not touch controls for settings?
Looks like a touch panel because i don't see anything getting pressed. But made to look as if as if its buttons. I've noticed similar with IFB models as well. You tap but don't press
Only power and start are buttons. The other controls are touch
Ideally buttons is what you want but nobody is offering a model with it these days unless you go for older models. Like from five years back.
Another thing that video confirms is Sammy does not have weight detect on its cotton program or any of its programs because the time is shown immediately as you cycle through the programs.
A cottons wash is 1h27m no matter the load?
With LG you get a spinning wheel on the display where depending on the load the time can vary from 1h10m all the way to almost three hours. For the cottons program and a few others.
Bosch & IFB don't gave weight detect either and default to the longest duration and its for you to choose the shorten cycle option if you think the load is less.
It's little things like this that I appreciate with LG
Post your shortlist with links for both brands. And don't bother with 7kg LG's as the drum volume will be less. Go to a store and see for yourself.
Check if you can get delivery of the 7kg Serena WX mentioned in this post
Front loading or top loading washing machine?
Make sure he tests the earthing. For the 16A point, he did say that earthing is present. Nevertheless, I will get him to check for all the sockets. That's the whole purpose of the fuse. You may want to replace your DP and Fuse with mini MCB like this. Either this mini MCB or you can also use...
techenclave.com
All buttons and no touch panel.
Thing is if your present machine still works why not see if you can fix it.
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