Front loading or top loading washing machine?

My 2 year old LG top loader has started squeaking when the drum rotates. The sound is like a toy and progressively gets louder when the wash cycle starts. Then after 4-5 minutes it just disappears. I tried to make out the source of noise and it seems to come from back bottom of the drum. Is it scaling or is it something else? I didn't get time to descale the machine from a year.
 
6pack said:
My 2 year old LG top loader has started squeaking when the drum rotates. The sound is like a toy and progressively gets louder when the wash cycle starts. Then after 4-5 minutes it just disappears. I tried to make out the source of noise and it seems to come from back bottom of the drum. Is it scaling or is it something else? I didn't get time to descale the machine from a year.
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There can be a number of reasons for this. So start with something simple.

Is the machine level? See here how to level it.
 
blr_p said:
There can be a number of reasons for this. So start with something simple.

Is the machine level? See here how to level it.
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That's the first thing i checked. Yes it is level. I checked it with spirit level 2-3 times. Even checked the drum. Everything is level. Outer Drum does not touch the sides anywhere. There is almost 2 inches space between drum and body on all sides. IN a YT video, the noise was coming from the drum scratching the foam pad on the body but in my washing machine, the foam pads are above the drum level for some reason. So they will never touch the drum. And the foam pads are just 2 inch in width. Looks like normal foam pads available on Amazon. Foam pads should have been at least 4-6 inches in width looking at the Yt videos. Cost cutting in india.
 
My Bosch machine seems to have finally given up after almost 9 years. I had changed the dampers 3-4 years ago but more recently the machine was making a terrible noise beyond what happens due to poor hock absorption or levelling.

The Bosch technician said he could change the dampers again but the issue is with the drum itself and replacing it will cost almost as much as a new machine and recommended I change the current one under exchange while it still works somewhat.

So, what are the current recommendations for 8-9 kg load with an above average budget?
 
t3chg33k said:
The Bosch technician said he could change the dampers again but the issue is with the drum itself and replacing it will cost almost as much as a new machine and recommended I change the current one under exchange while it still works somewhat.
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Surprised it's so much. Would have expected half the price you paid when it was new.

Which is still high but not as high as he said. Also if they don't have the drum assembly they will have to order it and that will take more time.

The terrible noise is the bearings that are shot and need replacement. Unfortunately the tub is sealed like all Euro brands making repair which is a fairly straight forward repair on other brands but not feasible with Bosch.
t3chg33k said:
So, what are the current recommendations for 8-9 kg load with an above average budget?
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You can go with the model @altair21 has selected. That is the minimum base model you can get.

If you want a little better then look at the model that @Alucard1729 or @MrGordon has selected.

Difference between the two models is here

It is always better to see both models in a store so you get an idea of the size. The Z5M has 10cm less depth than the base model and compensates for it with a larger diameter drum. So volume of the drum for both is similar.
 
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Surprised it's so much. Would have expected half the price you paid when it was new.

Which is still high but not as high as he said. Also if they don't have the drum assembly they will have to order it and that will take more time.

The terrible noise is the bearings that are shot and need replacement. Unfortunately the tub is sealed like all Euro brands making repair which is a fairly straight forward repair on other brands but not feasible with Bosch.

You can go with the model @altair21 has selected. That is the minimum base model you can get.

If you want a little better then look at the model that @Alucard1729 or @MrGordon has selected.

Difference between the two models is here

It is always better to see both models in a store so you get an idea of the size. The Z5M has 10cm less depth than the base model and compensates for it with a larger diameter drum. So volume of the drum for both is similar.
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Doesn't seem like I will get any decent offer now. After checking few reviews, I will mostly be going with the Samsung WW90T504DAN instead as price-wise, (not on Amazon, below is reference only), I can get it for about 31k. Most sellers are offering only about 1k in exchange now, so going ahead with one that might provide 2k, so effective cost is little less than 30k, including a total of 4-year general warranty and 20 years on the motor.

 
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