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Apprentice
Front loading or top loading washing machine?
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Hachune
Forerunner
It's a bit embarrassing to go there just to measure and no intention of buying it. Lol
Anyways, I went to reddit and like 90% of them tell people to avoid Samsung washing machines.
So, maybe I will go with LG afterall despite the price differences. Do you maybe know any online shop that sells them apart from the obvious ones like Amazon (I can buy only one or two models from there, others not deliverable), Flipkart (not delivering to my city), same with Croma, LG shop, reliance digital etc. etc.
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Quasar
Not really, it shows interest and odds are you might come back
Can't evaluate it without that info
Why were they saying to avoid Samsung
Did those people say to go with LG instead?
First front loader its better to get from a store. So you have some one to talk to if there is a problem. I'd pay the extra premium for that and being able to see the machine
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Quasar
There are more complaints for Samsung because more people buy Samsung and for the same reason. Cost.
These machines need to be maintained and if you do that they should last. That should handle the reliability issue.
There is no problem with spares either. I've yet to hear anyone on this board bash Samsung as badly. There's a number of people here with Samsung front loaders bought because of price. Their machines are also fairly new though
Usually it's Americans unhappy about front loaders after being on a top loader for ages.
Your second link isn't conclusive. People seem to complain about both and both companies have faced class action suits for their appliances in the US.
I've given you my reason. Another thing I don't like Samsungs UI. It's much easier when you can see all programs at a glance instead if having to scroll through to find them. You will end up using your phone to program instead and that tells me the UI design isn't good
That's quite expensive. Usually they have competitive offers. Any other stores?
Maybe you should wait for the next sales season. Read up more on these machines and use your top loader until then. You don't want to pull the trigger too soon with these appliances
mysticrainman
Forerunner
I have bad experience with a bosch TL WM. started giving issues at 3 yrs age. currently at 5 yrs age, already have spent 4k in repair looking to buy a new WM. But I have to give this caveat that we use it like plug and play and dont really take care of it properly.
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Quasar
What is the model number or can you link to it?
Only in India will you find toploaders by Bosch
Which makes me think that Bosch is not the OEM.
mysticrainman
Forerunner
Model WOE652D0IN/02What is the model number or can you link to it?
Only in India will you find toploaders by Bosch
Which makes me think that Bosch is not the OEM.
I'm desperately tryin to convince my mother to get a FL.. she wants to get a TL since FL are "too expensive for us middle class people". any recs in TLs?
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Quasar
Yeah that's their base models. I was taken up with their Series 6 because it had an internal heater.
Give her this epic line by @tech.addict
She will only understand what clean really means after she has used a front loader
No better way to express it than that
Nope and I would say avoid them.
Your purchase should feel like an upgrade. You won't get that with another TL no matter how good it is
You have the budget for a decent FL
Now figure out where you will place it in your house and if it will fit through the front door.
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Quasar
If you want your FL to last and properly clean your clothes then you are going to have to start giving a damn.
FL's need care and require a little more maintenance. You can't use top loader detergent in them only front loader. And its important not to cheap out on detergent as that can have a bearing on longevity too
So only liquid or powder (preferred) from the big names and avoid anything else. Yes, detergent will cost more so let her know that too.
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mysticrainman
Forerunner