Gau_Ban wrote:I found this informative website run by independent service engineers in the UK. So note that some of their issues such as LG parts being difficult to source are not always valid here.
I just needed as washing machine as we can line dry our laundry. I ended up buying an electrolux even though as the ukwhitegood guys point out, there is this sealed plastic tub that makes repairs expensive as the whole sealed tub assembly has to be replaced even if the problem is just the bearing.
http://www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/help/buying-advice/washing-machine.html
The article on washer dryers is here.
http://www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/help/buying-advice/washing-machine/2880-buying-a-washer-dryer.html
Jon Agner wrote:We've been using the electrolux front load washer/dryer for about a year now, the only problem we had with it was when our house got flooded and soaked one of the connectors. and didn't operate properly , and their service is quite fast
carbondated wrote:Happy with our LG washer/dryer combo machine, but in hindsight we have enough space for a stacked washer and dryer -- which allows you to do the next batch of laundry while the first is being dried.
carbondated wrote:allows you to do the next batch of laundry while the first is being dried.
xmusic wrote:Jon Agner wrote:We've been using the electrolux front load washer/dryer for about a year now, the only problem we had with it was when our house got flooded and soaked one of the connectors. and didn't operate properly , and their service is quite fast
are you satisfied with how it work? is it the model that dries 100%?
thanks for any other pieces of info like what type of water source you use, etc etc...
TheAnalogSource wrote:i would shy away from combine washer/dryer unit. first, there is a thermal shock on the parts you know from cold.hot.cold so more or less they do not last as long as dedicated washer. second, the dryer part uses electric heater which on most household loads say you run 2x a week will add about 5k to your electric bill.
frontloaders are designed to be stack with dryer on top (we call them euro washer btw) so if your concern is floorspace then you can look at them. as far as i know most dryer for that particular size has electric heater thus again same issue as above. I strongly recommended you get a gas dryer if you find one. maytag and speedqueen have stack washer and GAS dryer but its a little bigger than the usual 5k frontloads. most common frontloaders are electrolux, whirpool. lg, samsung are quite new but im very impressed with them and did get an LG topload when we transferred to a smaller place. If you can get one with extended warranty, get one because most issues come out after the 2nd year.
btw, if you are bring soiled clothes to the laundromat...ask if they are using dryers because most are using hang dry these days. Clothes places in dryer are lighters to wear as well as more sterile.
xmusic wrote:thanks for the articles! however, ive noticed that the articles are dated year 2007... and now is 2013, technology now is better off than before...
Gau_Ban wrote:I just needed as washing machine as we can line dry our laundry. I ended up buying an electrolux even though as the ukwhitegood guys point out, there is this sealed plastic tub that makes repairs expensive as the whole sealed tub assembly has to be replaced even if the problem is just the bearing.
Jon Agner wrote:We've been using the electrolux front load washer/dryer for about a year now, the only problem we had with it was when our house got flooded and soaked one of the connectors. and didn't operate properly , and their service is quite fast
carbondated wrote:Happy with our LG washer/dryer combo machine, but in hindsight we have enough space for a stacked washer and dryer -- which allows you to do the next batch of laundry while the first is being dried.
TheAnalogSource wrote:i would shy away from combine washer/dryer unit. first, there is a thermal shock on the parts you know from cold.hot.cold so more or less they do not last as long as dedicated washer. second, the dryer part uses electric heater which on most household loads say you run 2x a week will add about 5k to your electric bill.
frontloaders are designed to be stack with dryer on top (we call them euro washer btw) so if your concern is floorspace then you can look at them. as far as i know most dryer for that particular size has electric heater thus again same issue as above. I strongly recommended you get a gas dryer if you find one. maytag and speedqueen have stack washer and GAS dryer but its a little bigger than the usual 5k frontloads. most common frontloaders are electrolux, whirpool. lg, samsung are quite new but im very impressed with them and did get an LG topload when we transferred to a smaller place. If you can get one with extended warranty, get one because most issues come out after the 2nd year.
btw, if you are bring soiled clothes to the laundromat...ask if they are using dryers because most are using hang dry these days. Clothes places in dryer are lighters to wear as well as more sterile.
carbondated wrote:I think TAS knows what he's talking about on this topic!! Also depends how strict your apartment building is. Our association stipulates no line drying on the balcony and no use of gas anywhere in the apartment. The LG unit we're using plugs into an ordinary mains outlet but does have a dedicated spur. If you can line dry you should because it's good for the environment, your clothes, and your electricity bill. A combi washer/dryer will take 6 hours to wash and dry one load. Even my whites fray faster these days, and the shrinkage will make your underwear feel very, hm, snug.
xmusic wrote:Jon Agner wrote:We've been using the electrolux front load washer/dryer for about a year now, the only problem we had with it was when our house got flooded and soaked one of the connectors. and didn't operate properly , and their service is quite fast
after the flood incident, were you still have it restored to operate normally? were you able to avail of the service warranty?
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