Please suggest washing machine.

[BratPAQ]

I think I finished reading all the Washing Machine threads at the board already.

I can't decide between Panasonic and LG - it's the brand with the most feedback (BOTH positive and negative) from members. What I hate the most is having to repair or service anything.

Sharp - not considering this brand because our Sharp TVs both had problems in less than 5 yrs.
Speed Queen - all positive feedback but it's too expensive
Whirl Pool - Positive feedback for the old models

Below are the factors I need to consider

1. Durability - it would last 10 yrs? It seems like most of the washing machines conk out in 6 to 8 yrs?
2. Size - Is 6 to 8 kg enough? I only wear shorts and tank top and will only do laundry once a week. Different load for fat labs toys, towel and bed sheet
3. Inverter or Non-inverter - 5 to 6 loads a week (we change sheets every 2 weeks and fat labs toys are not washed weekly)
4. Manual or Automatic - I want a washing machine where I will just load the clothes and come back when it needs to be air dried na
5. Front or Top load - I think top load is okay since I read that the price difference is huge
6. Functions - simple and not too much electronics or buttons
7. Budget - P20k maximum

It looks like the pandemic won't be over any time soon and it'll take a longer time before our labandera can report back to work. I really appreciate her more now because I had no idea how hard it was to hand wash a bath towel and clean fat labs toys (it gets so heavy when wet and so hard to rinse clean) I still prefer my clothes hand washed so the washing machine will probably be used just for bed sheets or towels when she's back to work.

Have you browsed sa mall na? We browsed a few weeks ago and it seems I don't remember seeing inverter washing machine below 20k. Or maybe hindi lang kami nag hanap sa ibang store.

Nagrereklamo na wife ko sa current Samsung namin na minsan hindi na pantay yung tub sa loob. I don't really know what's really wrong because I don't do laundry. [emoji23]

I'm assuming we will need to buy a new one within 1 to 2 years. I'm contemplating if the more expensive inverter is worth the extra cash, since ako din nagbabayad ng kuryente. [emoji23]

[bugsmobile]

^^ Tabingi na rin Samsung washing machine namin hehe, but still works. Is it wise to get an inverter since using it just takes less than an hour?

[WallyWest]

Whatever brand you choose, I'd suggest looking at reviews and demonstrations on YouTube.

Last year I was choosing between a Sharp and a Panasonic to gift my parents. The Sharp was a bit cheaper but when I watched a demo on YouTube, I realized the controls weren't as intuitive as the Panasonic.

[WallyWest]

^^ Tabingi na rin Samsung washing machine namin hehe, but still works. Is it wise to get an inverter since using it just takes less than an hour?

IMO, the price tag doesn't justify whatever savings you're likely to get.

Hindi siya pareho ng aircon na talagang ramdam ang benefit ng inverter tech.

[JohnM]

I think gentler ang inverters because they have finer control over tub movements.

Open pa rin ticket ko sa LG PH for the dryer issue. They're still troubleshooting it pero they update me regularly naman. Wash rinse spin cycle lang ang usage ko ngayon. Ok lang din because after ng spin almost dry na rin ang damit and onting sampay na lang.

Based on my experience I think better pa rin to get separate washer and dryer units if you have the space for it.

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[_Cathy_]

Thanks everyone. I definitely won't be getting an inverter anymore.

Have you browsed sa mall na? We browsed a few weeks ago and it seems I don't remember seeing inverter washing machine below 20k. Or maybe hindi lang kami nag hanap sa ibang store.

Nagrereklamo na wife ko sa current Samsung namin na minsan hindi na pantay yung tub sa loob. I don't really know what's really wrong because I don't do laundry. [emoji23]

I'm assuming we will need to buy a new one within 1 to 2 years. I'm contemplating if the more expensive inverter is worth the extra cash, since ako din nagbabayad ng kuryente. [emoji23]

I haven't gone to the mall pero online meron inverter Panasonic 8.5 kg P17800

I called Western in Pasay Road and the sales guy told me it's cheaper to buy online kasi free delivery. Spot cash nila P10,600 plus DF pa. This model has a lot of reviews and demos on youtube. Pero bakit meron kinakabit pa sa gripo? Hindi ba pwede yung permanent na nakakabit sa tubo yung washing machine? Not sure kasi if I need to hire a tubero to install this?



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[bugsmobile]

Should be just a hose that you connect to a faucet. No need for a tubero.

[dr. d]

Thanks everyone. I definitely won't be getting an inverter anymore.


I haven't gone to the mall pero online meron inverter Panasonic 8.5 kg P17800

I called Western in Pasay Road and the sales guy told me it's cheaper to buy online kasi free delivery. Spot cash nila P10,600 plus DF pa. This model has a lot of reviews and demos on youtube. Pero bakit meron kinakabit pa sa gripo? Hindi ba pwede yung permanent na nakakabit sa tubo yung washing machine? Not sure kasi if I need to hire a tubero to install this?

many owners make do well enough, by connecting their machine's hose to an ordinary gripo with thread at the dulo.
that way, when the hose is removed, it's still a gripo that you can use.

some owners make the trouble of having a dedicated outlet just for their washing machine.
puede rin naman, except that:
1. without the washing machine, it's a useless piece of tubing; and
2. it costs money to install.

btw,
some models require some amount of cogitation, to install that hose to the ordinary gripo.

[bugsmobile]

Or you can get a faucet like this. So if you need the faucet, & not using the washing machine, you don’t have to remove the hose. There’s a deducted one for washing machine.

[BratPAQ]

Thanks everyone. I definitely won't be getting an inverter anymore.


I haven't gone to the mall pero online meron inverter Panasonic 8.5 kg P17800

I called Western in Pasay Road and the sales guy told me it's cheaper to buy online kasi free delivery. Spot cash nila P10,600 plus DF pa. This model has a lot of reviews and demos on youtube. Pero bakit meron kinakabit pa sa gripo? Hindi ba pwede yung permanent na nakakabit sa tubo yung washing machine? Not sure kasi if I need to hire a tubero to install this?



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Alam ko yang kibakabjt sa gripo eh connector between the gripo and hose. Yung connector permanent na yan sa gripo. Now yung hose pwede mo tanggalin at ikabit sa connector with ease. Pwede mo din hindi na tanggalin ang hose. Pwede mo nga rin iwan naka bukas ang gripo since washing machine na bahala mag bukas sara ng tubig. Yung sa amin permanent na naka connect at nakabukas, permanent na rin naka saksak sa power outlet. Pipindutin na lang ang on button.

[ray_noel]

I use panasonic 6kg front load… its been serving me well for 5 years now… been a top load washmac user before but i like the end result of front load…




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[_Cathy_]

many owners make do well enough, by connecting their machine's hose to an ordinary gripo with thread at the dulo.
that way, when the hose is removed, it's still a gripo that you can use.

some owners make the trouble of having a dedicated outlet just for their washing machine.
puede rin naman, except that:
1. without the washing machine, it's a useless piece of tubing; and
2. it costs money to install.

btw,
some models require some amount of cogitation, to install that hose to the ordinary gripo.

doc kasi nakaka hassle naman yan kabit kabit pa. Gusto ko yung pindot na agad hehehe

Or you can get a faucet like this. So if you need the faucet, & not using the washing machine, you don’t have to remove the hose. There’s a deducted one for washing machine.

I like this, malayo kasi faucet sa washing machine. I think our all around can do this na. Ang mahal kasi magbayad pa ko sa neighborhood tubero e there is talk na may na covid ata sa kanila several months ako. Yikes!

Alam ko yang kibakabjt sa gripo eh connector between the gripo and hose. Yung connector permanent na yan sa gripo. Now yung hose pwede mo tanggalin at ikabit sa connector with ease. Pwede mo din hindi na tanggalin ang hose. Pwede mo nga rin iwan naka bukas ang gripo since washing machine na bahala mag bukas sara ng tubig. Yung sa amin permanent na naka connect at nakabukas, permanent na rin naka saksak sa power outlet. Pipindutin na lang ang on button.

I want kasi yung magagamit ko pa rin yung gripo, hindi ko pa maimagine how it works pero ganyan din gusto ko, pag gagamitin yung washing machine pindot na lang hehe

[BratPAQ]

doc kasi nakaka hassle naman yan kabit kabit pa. Gusto ko yung pindot na agad hehehe



I like this, malayo kasi faucet sa washing machine. I think our all around can do this na. Ang mahal kasi magbayad pa ko sa neighborhood tubero e there is talk na may na covid ata sa kanila several months ako. Yikes!



I want kasi yung magagamit ko pa rin yung gripo, hindi ko pa maimagine how it works pero ganyan din gusto ko, pag gagamitin yung washing machine pindot na lang hehe

This is from you tube. Hindi kasama yang splitter na yan. Pero yung silver na yan na nakakabit sa gripo yun ang connector. As you can see you will need a small flat head screw driver, then yang hose na nakabit sa silver eh detachable from the silver. Kung gusto mo gamitin yung gripo detach mo lang yung hose ng washing machine from the silver. Madali lang detach at attach yung hose ng washing machine.

I suggest you buy a Teflon tape para to use between the faucet and that silver connector para sure na walang tulo.

[bugsmobile]

I like this, malayo kasi faucet sa washing machine. I think our all around can do this na. Ang mahal kasi magbayad pa ko sa neighborhood tubero e there is talk na may na covid ata sa kanila several months ako. Yikes!


I want kasi yung magagamit ko pa rin yung gripo, hindi ko pa maimagine how it works pero ganyan din gusto ko, pag gagamitin yung washing machine pindot na lang hehe

Yes you can use the faucet too. The knob on the side is the one to control the on for the washing machine. The knob on top is the one fot he faucet naman. Yes your all aound can easily do it.

1. turn off main water valve
2. remove the old faucet using a monkey wrench
3. put new faucet with teflon tape para walang tulo
4. turn on main water valve

Tada! You're done

[bugsmobile]

I use panasonic 6kg front load… its been serving me well for 5 years now… been a top load washmac user before but i like the end result of front load…




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Hmmm curious, what's the difference of end result of a front load vs a top load?

[JohnM]

Front load uses less water than a top load.

Front load does not twist clothes. It tosses them around.

[WallyWest]

Nasa 1 meter (maybe less) lang ang kasamang hose ng washing machine.

You'll need to extend it with a garden hose o kaya bili ng mas mahabang washing machine hose from Shopee. Mas malinis tignan kung bagong hose na pang washing machine pero pwede namang i-dugtong lang sa garden hose with the proper fittings.

The drain hose is another issue. Kung walang drainage hole na katabi ang washing machine, dapat i-extend (again, Shopee) para hindi magkakalat ng tubig sa paligid ng machine.

Power cable hindi rin ganun kahaba.

[dr. d]

Or you can get a faucet like this. So if you need the faucet, & not using the washing machine, you don’t have to remove the hose. There’s a deducted one for washing machine.

i thought about this, too. nice gadget. i would have gotten one myself,
but a quick trip to the laundry shed showed that i had tatlong working gripo pala doon! (long story...)
i simply connected the washing machine's hose to one of them, on a semi-permanent basis.
heh heh.

[thearsenal1205]

We had a Sanyo top load washing/spin drier machine that was bought back in late 2009 at SM appliances. Still runs till now. Although the Sanyo brand was phased out several years back.

This wasn't the plastic body like in most entry level machines. It's a galvanized steel body with plastic top cover and panel that houses the digital display and touch panel. It rusted the lower part of the body but I repainted it like new.

[gongrhey]

Meron kaming Panasonic automatic top load dyan sa Pinas. Di kami satisfied kasi ang bagal ng ikot parang di nalalabhan ang damit. Whirlpool front load automatic naman ang gamit ko dito sa AE for 6 years walang sakit ng ulo.
Ganito ang faucet namin sa washing machine.