Types of washers available in Asia, specifically the Philippines

[revvinkevin]

Greetings to all! I am currently on vacation in the Philippines and earlier today I was wondering through one of the local "SM" mega-department stores, (which, from what I remember, is the size of the shopping mall in Anchorage, Alaska, except one extra floor, for total of 4!). So, this time I remembered to bring my camera and now I'm going to share my findings with you.

So first off... the single tub washer only. No spinner, no wringer (except your hands), just the tub and agitator/wash plate thingy.

As the Philippines is a poor country and there is NO "middle class", this appears to be the least expensive "assisted" laundering option. Well, that is except for your hands in the bucket with the wash board! (actually they don't even have wash boards)[this post was last edited: 4/29/2011-09:16]

 

[revvinkevin]

The interior......

No automated water extraction here!

 

[revvinkevin]

The next option up the ladder is the venerable Twin Tub.. and boy was there a plethora to choose from! I believe choices varied from 6kg up to 10+kg capacity and from Panasonic to Sharp to "American Home" to you name it, there were MANY to choose from! [this post was last edited: 4/29/2011-09:19]

 

[revvinkevin]

A few more.......

And with the drain hose running up the side like an old wringer washer, I'm assuming these are gravity drain.

 

[revvinkevin]

The next "option" is the "all in one" unit... stainless steel wash basket, impeller thingy at the bottom, computer controlled and again, capacities up to 10+kg.

 

[gansky1]

HELLO KITTY!

 

[revvinkevin]

A few more... including Whirlpool?

 

[revvinkevin]

Good morning Greg!

If I had my own computer with Photoshop I could group these together, but I don't so I can't.

Anywho.... The interiors of these fancy all-in-ones... which range from the flat impeller thingy....

 

[revvinkevin]

... to the impeller with a raised... something...

 

[danmantn]

Cool, thank for posting!

 

[revvinkevin]

... to a regular agitator with the cork-screw auger![this post was last edited: 4/29/2011-07:54]

 

[revvinkevin]

Now moving WAY up the option ladder....

(because they are A LOT more expensive.)

We now have the (more or less) Euro sized FL washers from Electrolux...[this post was last edited: 4/29/2011-07:56]

 

[revvinkevin]

... to LG, etc.

 

[revvinkevin]

I was also surprised to see at another store, "our" American sized and built Whirlpool top load washer (with matching dryer) along with this Speed Queen washer labeled as an 'American Home" brand! [this post was last edited: 4/29/2011-07:57]

 

[revvinkevin]

Interior...

Yup, definitely a Speed Queen![this post was last edited: 4/29/2011-09:29]

 

[revvinkevin]

But at these prices....
(at the current exchange rate, this is approx $846 & $775 respectively.)

I hope you all have enjoyed my little photo tour of some of the machines I've found here in the Philippines!

Kevin

 

[matthewza]

all in ones

those samsungs (pics after the twin tubs with 5 year warrantee on motor) are very cool. i have the 13 kg model but here in SA the styling on the cntrols sre different. and about 15/16 years ago we could get the whirlpools (made in brazil). there was the 7.1kg "easy touch" and 9 kg "auto heating".
and yes those speed queens are definatly speed queens. any fool can tell you that

 

[foraloysius]

Thanks for the pictures. It's nice to have all those styles of washers available. The white toploader sure looks stylish, I think I see that is a Sanyo, is that right?

 

[revvinkevin]

Hi Louis,

Yes that one is a Sanyo. There were many brands and I doubt I can remember them all. But I do remember seeing Sanyo, Samsung, LG, Panasonic, Whirlpool and American Home(Speed Queen). Maybe I'll have to go back again tomorrow and take notes this time... LOL

I also remember seeing an "ELBA" front load washer. I don't know what an Elba is, but then I'm not familiar with all the "Euro brand" washers.

Kevin

 

[joe_in_philly]

Very cool, Kevin. I was in the Philippines last year and was fascinated by the appliances. My partner's family has all their laundry done by hand by live in "helpers." I am sure they thought I was nuts wanting to see how the laundry was done.

 

Most houses have outdoor areas for doing laundry. Even new, modern condo complexes have roof top areas for doing laundry, with each unit having its own private laundry area.

 

If you get a chance to visit a "dollar" store featuring Japanese products, it is worth it. There were so many interesting gadgets, protectors, and containers for everything imaginable, and then some.