10kg Washing Machines

[TamnChad]

Hi All

I am keen to purchase a 10 kilo washer.

LG have one that is a top loader with awful reviews plus I had the 8kg one and loathed it selling it within 4 mths of purchase and loosing near $500 on it.

There are a couple of front loading ones coming on to the market but I am keen to know if any one may have a 10kg washer or knows someone that does.

The front loaders are not cheap $1500 - 1900 and the top loader is $1100.

I don't know though if it will better the system I have where I have a 8kg top loader and 7kg front loader - both Samsung.... I am just so sick of washing washing washing....

One of the front loaders is a Samsung and has a 15 minute quick wash, which I think is perfect for towels that have only been used to dry yourself....

The other brands I know of are Whirlpool and Panasonic.

cheers

[Julie-Ann]

I just checked on Choice and Samsung 7.5kg front loaders get good reviews. But they didn't have anything on Panasonic or Whirlpool.

[thisisme]

What about Bosch? They are very reasonably priced I think.

[thisisme]

Have you considered getting two 6kg ones instead? If you've got room that is... That way you could have lights and darks going at the same time ...

[Di]

Originally Posted by thisisme

Have you considered getting two 6kg ones instead? If you've got room that is... That way you could have lights and darks going at the same time ...

and if one breaks down, you still have the other?

[TruthfulLies]

Product Information
The efficiency and thoughtful design of the washing machine NA-140VG3 Panasonic shines through all the details. A capacity of 10 kg load combined with a surprisingly large wide door, for example, allows you to deal with any type of cargo from home, and you can pull.

The NA-140 proposes a new speed VG3 Eco mode: if you want to save some energy and water, choose the Eco mode, while a quick wash can be achieved without effort when you select the speed mode.

A variety of programs and options are included in this machine, such as:

Delicate
Shirts
Sportswear
Baby care
Silk
Quick 50

Panasonic only hydroactive + technology ensures that the elements are quickly and thoroughly washed with 5 multi-directional showers. It works the same way with Perfect Sense technology, which detects the amount of clothing and washing adjusted accordingly to ensure the efficient use of water and wash the fantastic results.

And what's even smarter system analyzes 3D sensor wash drum movement and makes adjustments to allow laundry to fall from the optimum position. Finally, the innovative drum machine Sazanami Panasonic claims that this is careful to wash.

The engine specially designed energy efficient inverter inside the washing machine NA-140VG3 contributes to their highest rating A + + + energy rating. A child lock feature maintains the security door while the machine is running, and locks the buttons to avoid programs that are modified during the operation.

Sense load sensing
Large capacity of 10 kg
Hydroactive + technology for water efficiency
1400rpm spin
Complete 24 hours delay
A + + + energy efficiency rating
Motor controlled inverter
3D Sensor performs an intelligent analysis of the optimal wash load

[Clare1]

TruthfulLies the Panasonic sounds good and is certainly a large capacity. I agree though with theisme about looking at a Bosch front loader. They are reasonably priced and very good quality washers. I have one and it is fantastic.

[mummachicka]

I too have one of the 8kg, top loader LG models, just recently purchased.

To say I'm bitterly disappointed would be an understatement. I too purchase mine to take care of all the large loads I was doing. With 4 children and a DH, there is a hell of a lot of washing! However if I do use the full 8kg [which you think is what its designed to do] then the clothes still come out dirty. I now have to cut down to just normal size loads that I was doing in my 6kg.

Great idea about purchasing 2 6kg! Wish I had thought of that.

I am not a front loader fan at all.

[Julie-Ann]

Sadly I was told recently that Bosch dishwashers and washing machines are being made in Thailand instead of Germany. It is by the same company so hopefully the quality isn't effected as they have such a great reputation.