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Help me BUY WASHING MACHINE

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Tech&ME Original post #1
May 30, 2011 at 9:44 AM
Hi guys,

Requirement : Fully Automatic Washing Machine.

Question : Which brand and which model should I buy. Plz Advice.

Budget : No Problem (any)

Capacity Required : 5.5 or 6 KG

Cloth Loading : Any Front loading or Top loadin (but will prefer Front load)
Skud
Skud #2
May 30, 2011 at 1:59 PM
Please state the capacity.
ithehappy
May 30, 2011 at 2:27 PM
Using IFB Elite for 3½ years now, very good performance.
xtremevicky
May 30, 2011 at 2:35 PM
I second ithehappy . I also have IFb fully automatic and it works like a charm .

Even I know how to use it :p
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Tech&ME #5
May 30, 2011 at 2:37 PM
Please state the capacity.

Capacity Required : 5.5 or 6 KG

Cloth Loading : Any Front loading or Top loadin (but will prefer Front load)
Skud
Skud #6
May 30, 2011 at 3:13 PM
If your place doesn't have any power cut problem then front loading is OK, otherwise go for top-loading one. For IFB front-loading ones, check here:-

IFB Front Loading Washing Machine - Buy Cheap and Best Washing Machine
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Tech&ME #7
May 30, 2011 at 3:22 PM
I second ithehappy . I also have IFb fully automatic and it works like a charm .

Even I know how to use it :p

Using IFB Elite for 3½ years now, very good performance.

If your place doesn't have any power cut problem then front loading is OK, otherwise go for top-loading one. For IFB front-loading ones, check here:-

IFB Front Loading Washing Machine - Buy Cheap and Best Washing Machine

Thank you guys,

But I have a question: What about IFB's after sales service and service centre response to repair requests ? plz tell me.
ithehappy
May 30, 2011 at 3:40 PM
Thank you guys,

But I have a question: What about IFB's after sales service and service centre response to repair requests ? plz tell me.

It's good imo. When mine warranty was close to be over they called several times asking me if I want to extend the warranty and apply AMC. I ignored though. After purchase I had one problem, it was not a problem but I thought it was, and I asked for service and they send a service man very next day. One thing about this good machines, you will hardly need any service unless you are very unlucky :)
skeletor
May 31, 2011 at 9:59 AM
IFB washing machine - front loading - 12 years old. Still working fine.
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Tech&ME #10
May 31, 2011 at 11:23 AM
IFB washing machine - front loading - 12 years old. Still working fine.

It's good imo. When mine warranty was close to be over they called several times asking me if I want to extend the warranty and apply AMC. I ignored though. After purchase I had one problem, it was not a problem but I thought it was, and I asked for service and they send a service man very next day. One thing about this good machines, you will hardly need any service unless you are very unlucky :)

Any particularIFB model that I must buy. Plz suggest.
abhidev
abhidev #11
May 31, 2011 at 12:36 PM
i have the same query as OP...so avoided making another thread...please suggest more. Are WhirlPool and samsung washing machines good??? currently i have a 12 yr old Videocon washing machine.....worked well till now except for recent problems as the motor has starting making a lot of noise....thanx in advance.
Skud
Skud #12
May 31, 2011 at 12:50 PM
I have a Samsung, 2 yrs old and its very good. Have a 3 year old Samsung in Kolkata and a BPL in Tamluk which is still alive and kicking in its 18th year. From the experiences of forum members, it looks like a washing machine would seldom give trouble. So buy one from a reputed brand and it should be good to go.
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diagus #13
May 31, 2011 at 1:16 PM
does it needs a power plug:?:
Skud
Skud #14
May 31, 2011 at 1:59 PM
What are you talking about???
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bugsome #15
May 31, 2011 at 2:17 PM
Any body got opinions on LG Front loaders..? They use a technology called Direct Drive which attached the motor directly to the motor,claims to reduce the noise and vibration.

What Is the LG Direct Drive Motor?
Skud
Skud #17
May 31, 2011 at 3:22 PM
Lol.. :D
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May 31, 2011 at 5:21 PM
Maybe he meant voltage stabilizer!!!
mohityadavx
May 31, 2011 at 9:16 PM
As par i know IFB is the best when it comes to washing machine
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Tech&ME #20
Jun 1, 2011 at 6:57 AM
If you can get your hands on one of these washing machines then you'll be pleased. Products - Washing Machines - Overview - Panasonic UK & Ireland
Had mine delivered two days ago. Holds 10kg of washing and is as quiet as a church mouse! Used to swear by Zanussi but the sales rep at Currys managed to twist my arm. Glad he did actually. My wife's never been happier! Mmmm..not sure if that's a good sign or not!

Am in India my friend!

Panasonic only has Top Load model in India :shock:

*www.panasonic.co.in/wps/portal/hom...dryandhousecleaning/washingmachine/toploading

would have preferred Front Load instead.
Skud
Skud #22
Jun 1, 2011 at 9:35 AM
Ordinary.
abhidev
abhidev #23
Jun 1, 2011 at 10:08 AM
BUT IFB machines are around 30k....thats bit costly.........
Skud
Skud #24
Jun 1, 2011 at 10:12 AM
What's your budget?
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bugsome #25
Jun 1, 2011 at 11:31 AM
Have anyone used LG? Heard the IFB machines are now manufactured in Goa and lacks the quality they used to have.Got info from mouthshut.Any comments..?
abhidev
abhidev #26
Jun 1, 2011 at 6:54 PM
my budget is not more than 15k....
Skud
Skud #27
Jun 1, 2011 at 7:43 PM
Then LG, Samsung, Whirlpool. I think IFB are priced higher.
saz
saz #28
Jun 2, 2011 at 11:38 AM
@bugsome: I have been using LG Front loading washing machine for last 6 months, so far so good!! Not faced any problem as yet. With their Direct Drive motor technology they claim reduces the viberation bcz it doesn't use the rubber belt to connect the motor with drum...as the motor is directly attached to the drum.

Honestly, I cannot comment if the viberation are reduced or not as its my 1st fully automatic washing machine so cannot compare...but the viberation is not much even when the machine is running at full RPM.
Moreover I bought it from Greendust store (company second products) but it is working fine w/o any problem.
ajayritik
ajayritik #29
Jun 15, 2011 at 11:14 AM
Have anyone used LG? Heard the IFB machines are now manufactured in Goa and lacks the quality they used to have.Got info from mouthshut.Any comments..?

I have LG Top Loading Washing machine which we have been using for the past 2 years. Haven't faced any problems as such
Skud
Skud #30
Jun 15, 2011 at 11:17 AM
@OP: have you completed the purchase?
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Tech&ME #31
Jun 15, 2011 at 1:25 PM
@OP: have you completed the purchase?


Yes I have zeroed in on SAMSUNG front loading this model but it is out of stock with the dealer.

Will have to wait for 2 / 3 months for fresh stock to arrive :sad:


Does anyone has this model ?
saz
saz #32
Jun 15, 2011 at 11:57 PM
Check this:- Samsung Washing Machine WF8652NHSXTL GreenDust - Best Online Shopping in india for mobile phone , Laptops, Desktop

These are actually company second product and have some minor dent or scratch. They have showroom in Bangalore as well...only a suggestion if u willing to buy from them.
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bugsome #33
Jun 16, 2011 at 11:33 AM
@bugsome: I have been using LG Front loading washing machine for last 6 months, so far so good!! Not faced any problem as yet. With their Direct Drive motor technology they claim reduces the viberation bcz it doesn't use the rubber belt to connect the motor with drum...as the motor is directly attached to the drum.

Honestly, I cannot comment if the viberation are reduced or not as its my 1st fully automatic washing machine so cannot compare...but the viberation is not much even when the machine is running at full RPM.
Moreover I bought it from Greendust store (company second products) but it is working fine w/o any problem.

Which specific model are you using..?
saz
saz #34
Jun 17, 2011 at 11:48 AM
^ Its 5.5Kg and the model number is F1056LDP.
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awsultan #35
Jan 1, 2013 at 3:01 PM
thank you guys,

but i have a question: What about ifb's after sales service and service centre response to repair requests ? Plz tell me.

ifb washinging machine is good but the worst after sale service