I was a Semi-Auto washing machine for a few years now looking to upgrade to a Fully Auto one. Having educated myself on these gadgets, I was aware that a front loading one was the preferred variety. General looky at the market enlightened me that I would have to shell out upwards of 17, 000 for a front loading machine, which was a tad bit more that what my bidget was. In one of the Next showrooms I came across IFB Diva. It was a cute little machine with a peculiar yellow and white finish. Its cost was under 12, 000 too.
It had all the trappings of an entry-level front-loading fullu automatic washing machine. One feature that disturbed me was that it was a 5 Kg machine. Having used a 6 KG semi for years I was a bit worried. However, when I went home and weighed the largest load that we normally put in one go, it was under 3 Kg.
Diva is a no-nonsense, but also no-frills washing machine. It does not support hot water inlet or other fancy features like programmable timings, funky display etc. It has all the wash modes that one needs and nothing more. I view it as a machine where you pay for what you need. It was delivered and installed at the agreed times. Paying an additional 1700 got me an extended warranty for 5 years inclusive of all maintenance and parts. So that gives me peace of mind.
I have been using it for a year now without any complaints. It delivers just what it promises, nothing more nothing less. True value for money product