Shola Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 Okay some help from those owning front loading washing machines! Whats the best one, or what one do you own that you havn't had to get repaired in the first 6 months or year? I defo need at least a 7kg to 7.5kg but really if you have a brand name one thats served you well let me know! The reason I want a front loader is becuase they use hot water and have temp control and I've been using various top loaders and they're all a bit crap . On a simalar note, anyone ever come accross imported washing powder here? Non-bio stuff? Appriciate any info! Thx Sho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sing_Sling Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 Bosch WAE26470AUW and here's a description. (we have the 6.5kg version. 2 years now, never a prob) Capacity 7kg Spin Speed 1300RPM Warranty 2 Years Dimensions Height: 847mm Width: 600mm Depth: 590mm Door Opening Left Hinged Energy Usage Rating 4 Water Rating 4Star Other Features - 11 programmes - Cold wash option for all programmes - Express 15 minute wash programme - Eco programme for Cotton garments - Skin care and Sport light programmes for extra care - Revolutionary Polinox outer drum - Time delay start/Time remain - Large LED display and sensor buttons for spin speed, temperature selection and time delay - LED indicators to indentify programme status - Audible programme end indicator - Duo Aquaspa scoop and shower system for faster soaking - Detergent saver system - 30cm wide porthole and 180° opening door for easy loading and unloading - Aqua-Secure™ inlet protection - Pump protector Totally agree with the front-loading bit, far superior to the top-loaders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shola Posted January 28, 2007 Author Share Posted January 28, 2007 Thanks, I checked out the Bosch website in Thailand but found no washing machines on it, where did you buy yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 I have two friends with automatic washing machines in Thailand, both had to dig up their yard to clear the undersize grey water drains that were clogged solid with old soap powder. We have used a Samsung 5000 baht twin tub for six years with no mechanical or pipe problems at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sing_Sling Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Thanks, I checked out the Bosch website in Thailand but found no washing machines on it, where did you buy yours? Umm, here in Singapore, sorry . . . bought one for here and one for the house in Krabi, had it sent over. My brother has a Miele . . . and is very happy with it - can't find Miele Thailand either . . . best to phone the large department stores and see if they carry them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexth Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 I'd only go for a Bosch or an Electrolux, the best money can buy if you ask me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotsman Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 We have a zanussi fls 879 5kg 800 rpm spin speed 7 years old never a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutsiwarrior Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 fer the price ob an automatic front loader you can get a simple, reliable twin tub and a housekeeper to do the laundry to boot...when the control component on a front loader goes ye can fergeddit...the price of a replacement is the same as a new machine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Make sure your front loader has a good supply of electricity Our power cuts out fairly frequently and a front-loader is a major headache then. Can't open the door to get your laundry out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shola Posted January 28, 2007 Author Share Posted January 28, 2007 fer the price ob an automatic front loader you can get a simple, reliable twin tub and a housekeeper to do the laundry to boot...when the control component on a front loader goes ye can fergeddit...the price of a replacement is the same as a new machine... Yeah really into getting a front loader, tired of buying clothes and them looking like they've been worn for years after just a few washes ! Although I'm sure the washing powder here doesn't help matters much. Most of the new ones have got a 5 yr warrenty so I'm defo gonna trade in my ol' top loader! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sing_Sling Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 A good mixture of what you can determine: 1) Good quality front-loading washing machine 2) Good quality washing powder . . . what you cannot control: 1) Good water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patex Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 ...1) Good water...Thats it!From the equipment: Zanussi, because they produce also all these Miele, Bosch, Siemens, Bauknecht, Constructa, Electrolux, AEG etc. machines Ah, I forgot... maybe you like to buy american?? Than it's a Whirlpool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simcity Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 We have a zanussi fls 879 5kg 800 rpm spin speed 7 years old never a problem. I have Zanussi too , Electrolux is in charge of the repair , Zanussi is not on sale in thailand anymore ! next one , i will go for a Electrolux .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shola Posted January 29, 2007 Author Share Posted January 29, 2007 How about LG or Siemens? Siemens is made abroad and imported and LG's asian but good price? Also I get a free mini fridge if I buy Siemens!! My hubby says any machine with an lcd/electrical display will break quickly? Any info on Non-Bio powders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 (edited) ...1) Good water...Thats it!From the equipment: Zanussi, because they produce also all these Miele, Bosch, Siemens, Bauknecht, Constructa, Electrolux, AEG etc. machines Ah, I forgot... maybe you like to buy american?? Than it's a Whirlpool. nah, the best bar none is Maytag- some still going strong after 20 years. They sell alot of coin operated top loaders in commercial laundries. Built like a tank and just as heavy. I think they do some front loaders as well, not sure if in thailand thou. best thing to avoid the grey stuff in pipes is run a hot wash if possible once in a while, its a mixure of soil and soap, or flush the pipe with caustic. Edited January 29, 2007 by Donnyboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsally Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Hoover top loader , built like a tank and takes about 10kg Ours is about 10yrs and washes about 3 loads per day (every day!). Getting into old age now . But plan to buy exactly the same when it conks out. Costs around 23,000Bt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sing_Sling Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Hoover top loader , built like a tank and takes about 10kgOurs is about 10yrs and washes about 3 loads per day (every day!). Getting into old age now . But plan to buy exactly the same when it conks out. Costs around 23,000Bt The Op, however, is looking for a front-loader. Front-loaders are more enegry efficient, use less water and have a faster spin cycle thereby making the clothes dryer = = = ergo sum, they need less time on the line. . . especially important with all the dust and garbage in the air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisurely Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Sorry, never seen non bio powder here. If I am remembering properly (and probably not), you are after one because you are pregnant. when I had my first girl I was concerned about the enzymes etc. as I couldn't get any non biological powder, I just rinsed it twice. That lasted around 5 washes . After that, I just made sure I used enough fabric softener Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 The Japanese makes of top loaders do not use vane type agitators as are common in US brands and should not be any more abrasive than front loaders (it is air/water agitation). Also new models, such as Hitachi do spin at very high revs. They also use concentrated wash cycle (low water wash) so should clean as good as most front loaders I suspect. Be aware that most brands from Europe sold here will be old models so when they fail not only are no parts available in Thailand they are so old none are available in country of manufacture. This is not the place to buy for lifetime quality but for what can do the job well and be replaced when it fails. Sorry, that is not 'green' and I personally hate to ever retire anything but in Thailand it is often the only choice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shola Posted January 29, 2007 Author Share Posted January 29, 2007 Sorry, never seen non bio powder here. If I am remembering properly (and probably not), you are after one because you are pregnant. when I had my first girl I was concerned about the enzymes etc. as I couldn't get any non biological powder, I just rinsed it twice. That lasted around 5 washes . After that, I just made sure I used enough fabric softener Lol!, Yeah I know non-bio is better for babies skin (yep I'm preggers ) but also I was wondering if it was kinder to clothes too as the washing powder here is so abrasive and strong, a coloured T-shirt lasts about 5 washes before it looks ancient! I know front loaders are also kinder on fabrics so thats another reason I want one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jujuee356 Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Thanks, I checked out the Bosch website in Thailand but found no washing machines on it, where did you buy yours? Umm, here in Singapore, sorry . . . bought one for here and one for the house in Krabi, had it sent over. My brother has a Miele . . . and is very happy with it - can't find Miele Thailand either . . . best to phone the large department stores and see if they carry them. I wanna ask how did you get it send from singapore to thailand ？？ were it hard to send ？ how long does it take？ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sure Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 I looked around a bit recently and decided on an LG 7kg front loader for about 14K. So far so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyMcCollum Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 I have 2 seimans front loaders, they both wash and dry my clothes without removing them. Like the first one so well I bought a second for my vacation home at the beach. Both model WD1260 - never has needed any service on either. With that said, I paid about 48,000 Bt. and I now am having a new home made. Samsung has a new wash and dry front loader out for about 27,900 and I will give that a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelaos Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 forget about the machine and get the Mrs to do the washing by hand, treat them mean.......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chonburiram Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 I love these washingmachine topics! This one is a reactivated 4.5 years old one, great! I would like to see all the TV washingmachine topics again and again; my absolute favorites are frontloader v toploader! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canopy Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 I have a top end Electrolux front loader. It has broken down every year or two. Service in Bangkok was fast and efficient. Service in the provinces is terrible; it takes days and sometimes weeks of pleading to get their distant service rep out to look at it. Was a very expensive machine and a single maintenance issue can cost more than than the low end washing machine units they sell at Tesco of which can be serviced quickly by any regular technician so I find it difficult to justify Electrolux overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandrinstar Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Marry One . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutsiwarrior Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 (edited) since this thread was launched we bought a Sharp brand, high capacity top loader (can do duvets) since the past 4 years in continuous service (2-3 loads per day) with no problems...outstanding machine; so simple to operate that the 8 y.o. niece is confident... select your machine wisely; in the boonies there is no maintenance/repair support so that an uncomplicated unit is favorable to a multipurpose/one million settings POS that is more likely to break down...got to get used to cold water washings... life in Thailand is supposed to be like Gershwin when he said that the livin' is easy...stinkin' finiky clothes washers defeat the idea... Edited August 17, 2011 by tutsiwarrior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henryalleman Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 ...1) Good water...Thats it!From the equipment: Zanussi, because they produce also all these Miele, Bosch, Siemens, Bauknecht, Constructa, Electrolux, AEG etc. machines Ah, I forgot... maybe you like to buy american?? Than it's a Whirlpool. Electrolux group brands Electrolux, Zanussi, AEG and a few others not be sold in Thailand mainly produced in Italy, exept AEG still produced in Germany some models are assembled in Thailand but the spare parts are imported from Italy. Whatever brand you buy from them its exactly the same machine. Exept the front Originaly produced in Triest and Milano Siemens groep brands Siemens, Bosch, Constructa Whatever brand you buy from them its exactly the same machine. Exept the front Have to mention that there spare-parts are vert expensive, 100 to 200 % more espensive than the others. Whirlpool groep brands Whirlpool( took over Phillips consumer whitegoods), Bauknecht originaly produced in Naples Italy assembled in Asia with imported spare parts. Whatever brand you buy from them its exactly the same machine. Exept the front Miele still an independant company, produced in Germany. Have no headoffice in Thailand, headoffice is in Singapore. Only have one agent here. Spare parts rather expensive. Merloni group. Indesit, Ariston, Scholtes, Hot-Point and dozens of other brands candy group candy, Hoover( exept the US, they are still independant) Finding spare-parts for all this brands is no problem, They all have an after-sale service in Thailand. In fact 80% or even more of the frontloaders are of Italian origin Only Miele, Siemens and AEG are still producing in Germany. In fact there are only 4 or 5 big players in consumer Whitegoods Electrolux, Merloni, Whirlpool, Siemens are the mayors. In short, my best advice is to buy an originally Italian produced Frontloader, The give the best value fot its price. And guaranteed years of no problems. Personaly I use an Electrolux 7KG frontloader. And realy don't have to be worried about LED screens in front. they don't give any problem. A modern frontloader is full of electronics these day's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astral Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I vote for Electrolux as well. Not sure why you want hot water. The powders sold in Thailand are probably designed for cold washes. I never use hot water. http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080515043402AACxQWU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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