Samsung To Show Off World's Largest Washing Machine at CES 2014

[liamy1]

Haxisfan

Sorry didn't mean to scare you. Mine was probably a lemon - also this is going back about 5 years now.

If I remember correctly, in all, the machine lasted just about 2 years

The first 2 cracks in the drum were within the warranty period, the last time it went was when the machine was out of warranty - IIRC somewhere between 18-24 months.

I could have pushed down the "it has not lasted a reasonable amount of time, sales of goods act route" but I was young and naive, also my over zealous mother in law just went and bought a new machine to replace it.

I'm sure (also I hope lol) that yours will be fine, and mine was just a lemon. Although I haven't/wouldn't consider buying another Hoover washer now.

My Mum used to (until very recently) swear by Hoover washers, she had the Hoover Nextra Front Loader for 10-12 years, with only minor repairs - motor brushes etc. Then 2 years ago, she replaced it with a Hoover VisionHD Front Loader and now that's messed up. Suppose its the old adage they don't make them like they used to.

 

[whirlykenmore78]

This is a FALSE GIMMICK!

Unless they are building the machine to commercial washer/extractor specs which I am sure is not close to being the case.  There is NO WAY any current residential FL platform can repeatedly run this kind of load and not fail quickly.  Please don't bring up SQ as we all know they ARE commercial washers dressed up for home use.  I personally would NEVER trust a load that big to anything other than a true commercial laundry machine.

WK78

 

[haxisfan]

Thanks liamy1

Thanks for you kind words. What a coincidence you're mentioning the Hoover Nextra FL... I have 1 of them and it's nearly 10 years old... it's never had even minor issues, however one can hear the worn bearings now... however it's still in use as is and works a charm.

The 8kg Dynamic is an addition to this washer... I could say that by using it, touching it and living it during this passed year, it doesn't feel any worse made than the older sister, however it seems more aggressive during its operation. Having said that, so far so good... fingers crossed

 

[launderess]

Unless they are building the machine to commercial washer...

Exactly!

Unless the bearings and suspension are designed for a decent daily duty cycle at full capacity and cope with unbalanced loads it is likely this unit will be toast in <five years. That or you'll soon see or hear tell tale signs the bearings are going or shocks will need to be replaced.

Would also like to see if this machine like the short lived Miele 4xxx series is sold at once capacity but limited in daily use to another. Yes the Miele was a huge machine but you were supposed to only load it half or three-quarter full. What sort of nonsense is that?

 

[whirlykenmore78]

Thank you launderess!

Glad to know you know the truth as well. 

I would say if someone wanted a large FL. a Wascomat Professional Hybrid machine and matching dryer would be the answer.  They have been installing these @ the MN Women's Prison where I work and they are phenominal.  I also hear the same thing from multiple Laundromat operators and my Ecolab rep.

WK78

 

[ozzie908]

Sold the 8kg LG

its been replaced by an AEG 88730 it says its a 5.5 kg load but to only put in 5 for best results, and you know what? it suits me down to the ground I love it no more fussing trying to get balanced no more waiting 3 hours to do a 60 wash ok so its getting on as it was built in 2001 but its made in Germany where they do still make things to last I have put brand new brushes in and sealed the leak on the water valves and it hums along nicely there is not much to hear apart from the pump that drains it and that will get replaced when it dies.

Austin

 

[mrb627]

Wascomat Professional Hybrid machine

Any chance of getting a pic or 2 of the laundry facility?

Malcolm

 

[yogitunes]

I get puzzled by a number of issues.....for one, who does need a machine that damn big?.....any FL with a capacity of 3 to 4 cu ft is plenty enough for a regular load...even 4 is pushing it....matching dryers were around 7 cu ft, plenty of equal space...

and so some advertise that it can wash 18 pairs of Jeans, but no where is it agreed to have a dryer that can dry that exact load....for the most part, the dryer should be 2X the size of the washer.....

most of these test loads of their claims, if you read the fine print, is an 8lb load....WTH is that?.....a machine costing close to $2000.00, with a huge 5 cu ft capacity, and can still only EFFECTIVELY wash a load no bigger than what my solidtub speed queen from the 60's can handle!.....and they want you to think your moving forward with technology!

 

[yogitunes]

better yet.....check this one out.....can wash in 15 minutes, and dry in 14 minutes.....and the fine print again, tests based on the smallest possible load...a Haier portable machine can do that!...for way less than half the cost...

people will not wake up to EFFICIENT does not equal EFFECTIVE!

and lets not get started on Longevity!

http://www.electroluxappliances.com...tm_content=Laundry&utm_campaign=2014EluxBrand

 

[DirectDriveDave]

These machines are so crazy now, they make me laugh!

 

[mikeklondon]

Apart from the machines not being built to withstand loads that size, I'm not sure the foundations of the average UK home will withstand the vibration of a 15KG load being spun at 1600 rpm. Don’t think I will be getting one I like to sort my washing do a few loads a day. I can’t think why anyone would want to store their dirty washing for a week to fill a machine that size.

 

[logixx]

if you read the fine print, is an 8lb load....WTH is that?

It's the industry standard. I guess that's the average load size US consumers wash. most of the time, the fine print reads something like this:

"Based on AHAM standard for 8 lb. load"