Wondering why LG would need to mention less fabric damage as a feature. If the AI DD machines take an hour longer to complete a full load than non-AI machines then the argument could be made that the longer duration can cause more wear and tear to the clothes. So the turbo wash keeps drenching the clothes to reduce that wear and tear.
The reason it takes an hour longer to complete a full load is that it uses less water. Still less water than non-AI machines. The reason it uses less water is that Koreans want the five-star energy ratings and people want this 'Add Item' feature. Where they can add extra items they forgot once the wash has begun like you can with a top loader. It's quite amazing how this works if you don't have a machine with this feature. You press pause and the door lock releases in less than a mere couple of seconds later
You add the item, close the door, hit play and the wash resumes. The way Samsung addresses this in some models is they have a chute built into the machine door. Which obscures the view somewhat.
I really wish LG did not opt for these double-paned doors with their higher-end models. Did somebody's kid get their fingers burnt by touching the glass during a hot wash or what?
So Croma didn't have the 7kg Samsung front load on display. They said it's only available online. They were really pushing the LG models because of direct drive. But for LG one needs to get at least an 8 kg for a 55cm depth. The machines with a 45 cm depth were so frikkin tiny.
Very good. The more people that understand this the better because I did not get this at the start. Some people can just tell by looking, but not so in my case. I built cardboard models of the drums of machines with 45cm and 55cm. Then put laundry in them to see which size would work taking into account 70% max loading. Now I saw the difference. Why paying the extra 10k mattered and big time. This issue is only there with LGs due to DD being mounted behind the drum and the fact such small machines are sold here. Not in Europe where everything starts at 8kg and 55 cm depth as a bare minimum.
Belt-driven models which every other vendor sells all average out at 50 litre plus drums because the motor is located below the drum. You would not be cramped for space with them and this consideration would never come up in your decision. Though of late, I've noticed Bosch has started selling smaller models to compete so there's that. Even more interesting is these particular models do not come with sealed tubs, unlike every other bigger model in the Bosch or Siemens catalogue.
Sellers always push those smaller machines because they cost less. They push those machines because they think they have better chances of making a sale. In other words, they are looking after their bottom line. Not yours
I have a couple of members of my family with such machines and they always say well it's only for one or two people in one case even a family of four. They just did more washes each day. More wear and tear and work for no good reason. I've had people on this board that have opted for them too. If you have space constraints that is one thing otherwise it's a bad choice.
@blr_p thanks for the link and video. Good content. Also, I don't think anyone with a half a brain actually thinks WM wash better than hands do. I mean I cannot speak for ultra bright gen alpha though. For normal folks like us, that bloody thing is used only for heavy clothings, bedsheet and all, where if spots are missed nobody gives a f about.
Well, there should not be any spots missed with a machine that does the job properly
There is a bit more going on in addition to that video. Handwashing involves friction to clean clothes. Machines can't use that and have to rely on other parameters.
Have some IFB elite or whatever, it's 5 kg only and while cleaning the machine sometimes shakes so hard it actually moves an inch or two. Wish it had better built. That's why was looking for an upgrade from that 2007 bought machine. But never mind, too much they ask for these good for almost nothing stuffs nowadays.
What kind of machine is that IFB elite? TL, FL what. Can you post a photo of the console showing the name and model number?
Shaking might suggest the shocks need a look at.
Your machine is 16 years old and still working?
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