Front-Loading Washing Machine is better performer than Top-Loading
My old IFB Front-Loading Washing Machine gave me performance for 8 Years. I have come across the drawback and benefits of using Front-Loading Washing Machine with my experience. I would like to share it.
After analyzing various new technologies in Front-Loading Washing Machine of various companies, I have purchased LG Direct Drive Front-Loading Washing Machine Model No.F10B5NDL2.
In at present IFB Washing Machine basic models the quality of the machine make is not satisfactory. Models rating about Rs.50, 000 may have better quality but still have the drawback of vibration during spinning cycle. Also they make a sound like jet pickup during spinning.
The best of best in quality and performance is Bosch & Siemens which can be ranked 1st and LG has the equal ranking with innovative technology using direct drive.
The reason for me not to prefer Bosch & Siemens is I could not find Direct Drive Models.
LG being one of the branded company is having very good customer service. For this reason itself anyone could purchase any LG Products which has very good spare support for long term.
LG Direct Drive Front-Loading Washing Machine Model No.F10B5NDL2 has advance features using latest technology. They have designed the machine very decent with only the required features. The wash program cycle automatically chooses the required settings which can be changed as per our requirement. This model does not have tub cleaning feature.
The LG Direct Drive Front-Loading is quiet during washing cycle and there is no jet pickup sound heard during spinning cycle. There is very less vibration during spinning compared to belt controlled models of other companies.
Comparison between Top-Loading Machine and Front-Loading Machine
Top-Loading Machine are cheaper compared to Front-Loading Machine. The wash quality of top-loading is not as good as front-loading. But front-loading machine requires daily maintenance if not the washing quality will degrade and the machine will wear-out in 2 years. I will explain about the maintenance of Front-Loading Washing Machine later. In Top-Loading Machine more number of clothes can be washed and adding/removing of clothes in middle of washing cycle is possible.
Front-Loading Machine are costly. They are having better washing quality when compared to top-loading. The disadvantage are more number of clothes cannot be washed in a single washing cycle. adding/removing of clothes in middle of a washing cycle is not possible. The direct drive machines are the best to my at present experience as they have less vibration compared to belt driven machines.
My experience and suggestion is for working people living in nuclear family who don’t have time or someone else available at home to take care should go for Front-Loading Washing Machine. The washing quality will be excellent and the machine will last for long run for many years on condition the daily maintenance is followed very strictly.
Daily Maintenance Tips to be followed for Front-Loading Washing Machine to increase the Machine Life: -
1.Don’t use hot water option unless and other wise required. Especially for cleaning bed-sheet, bed-covers, screen clothes etc either weekly or monthly hot water option can be used. This will reduce the scaling build-up in the drum.
2.Use only washing powder recommended for Front-Loading or Top-Loading to the minimum requirement. This can be decided on the experience of the daily wash. Surf Matic or Ariel Matic are the best. Don’t ever use normal washing powder as they build-up slud and damage the machine in short period.
3.If the washing performance is not satisfactory it will be due to hardness of Water. In this case add Vanish O2 Powder along with Surf Matic or Ariel Matic which will give better result. Don’t ever get fooled by additive accessories and water softener etc as they are only marketing techniques. These additives will reduce the life of the clothes. If you are living in hard water area then true water softener with various stages of filtration is available in market with water treatment companies. They are available for house-hold and commercial purpose but costly.
4.Very important is after every washing cycle after removing the clothes make sure to run the machine with plain water, spinning and drain the water immediately. THIS IS THE VERY IMPORTANT METHOD TO AVOID SCALING.
5.Monthly once use branded company descaling power available with IFB or Whirlpool to do tub cleaning with hot water without clothes. If tub cleaning option is not available in the washing machine model than use the normal 2 hrs hot water cycle to clean the tub. Don’t use any other unbranded descaling chemical available in the market as they will kill the drum due to acid properties.
6.If you are living in voltage fluctuation area then make sure to use high/low voltage cutoff switch which will safe guard the washing machine. Don’t spend money buying voltage stabilizer which is not required.
The above daily maintenance tips can be applied for any type of washing machine either front-loading or top-loading.
If you follow the daily maintenance tips as suggested above the washing machine will last long for many years and you will save money. You will not require annual maintenance contract provided by the companies.
Happy Living!
By,
Mahesh S