Lilian 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2009 If you are referring to WD14331AD, try calling GC AMK to check on the price? I believe it should still be $879+$20. When I bought on Sat, the salesman claimed there are 5 sets left. I PM u the number and the name of the salesman who attended to me. Good luck. Thanks so much! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lilian 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2009 Die. If machine kaput now my wife got somebody to help her ... Better reduce chances of me ending up being stuffed into the LG Tromm... If already know, consider this instructions to suck eggs.. On delivery, ensure the four transit bolts are removed after arrival just before siting. These bolts work like a sports bra helps prevent important bits from bouncing around when moving. Keep them for when you need to move machine to another house. The Courts deliverymen were quite thorough setting my washer up. But they have other deliveries to do too.. Nevertheless have to still ensure the machine is level and sitting rock steady. Check for wobble by pushing on opposite corners. Quite easy to adjust washer feet with the supplied spanner. If you have spirit level lagi best. Best not to let machine touch adjacent cabinet if you have space. Before use, run one or two maintenance washes. Don't use spirits or solvents to remove any gum residues you may see. (Mine was around the rim of the drum very close to the door rubber seal. It went away after two washes. Solvent will eat the rubber.) Always check pockets for coins or keys before putting in washer. Turn clothes inside out if no soiling on outside. Hang clothes inside out to slow down fading. What type detergent to use? Unlike my wife, I don't believe one detergent fits all especially the "whites whiter, colours brighter" claims. She likes to use the liquid recommended for people who live in submarines. Detergents can't tell which is stain which is dye. Best to use different detergents for different loads. Whites/Light colours/Beddings/Towels/Maintenance Wash Powder detergent is best. They contain bleaching agent. Good for stain removal and sanitary for clothes and machine. Cuts down on mould, goo,slime,gunk,grease buildup. Usual suspects are Persil and Spin. Can try Fab white bag or others as long as lalelled for front loaders or low suds or HE (like anti-tank round like that) Premium brands are:- If Greenie - 7th Generation If America Rules! type - Tide HE If wear wool or silk, choose non-bio so won't get holes. Coloured clothes Liquid low suds if you like. Thinner is better than those thick gooey type. Tide HE liquid is the thinnest but also pricey. Washes great but the smell can be better (to me at least) Black and Dark colour Clothes Perwoll Black. Liquid is not black in colour. Great at preventing/slowing down colour fade. Don't use this if seasoning new jeans also Don't use this and then hang dark clothes in direct sunlight afterwards. Defeat purpose. Not widely available though. Last I saw a few bottles at Giant Tampines. Fabric Softener No favourites but don't use on towels. Nice to have soft bouncy towels. But better to have them good at absorbing water from your body. For all detergents, start with recommended dosage. Fine tune by looking at final spin water thru porthole. Should not be too foamy or sudsy. After using machine, soak up the water pooling in the door rubber seal. Should not be much, about the size and shape of an Ikea pencil. Also keep door open if possible to prevent mould buildup. Just check drum for anything thrown in before next wash. (kids may put toys inside) Wa...you know more than a housewife! Pei Fu! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kered 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2009 (edited) Die. If machine kaput now my wife got somebody to help her ... Better reduce chances of me ending up being stuffed into the LG Tromm... No worries, I got 5 yrs comprehensive warranty to cover lol.. Actually, the salesman told me to pray that it spoils within the 5yrs so that I can change for a newer model next time haha.. Btw, are you full-time house-husband? ;P Edited June 23, 2009 by kered Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forkie 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2009 I heard Washer/Dryer easier to spoil then washer, not sure is true ornot So i was contemplating if i should get Direct drive washer or washer/dryer combo. Washer/dryer is cheaper then Washer model, kinda farnie i paid more for only 1 fuction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shingirl 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2009 Die. If machine kaput now my wife got somebody to help her ... Better reduce chances of me ending up being stuffed into the LG Tromm... If already know, consider this instructions to suck eggs.. On delivery, ensure the four transit bolts are removed after arrival just before siting. These bolts work like a sports bra helps prevent important bits from bouncing around when moving. Keep them for when you need to move machine to another house. The Courts deliverymen were quite thorough setting my washer up. But they have other deliveries to do too.. Nevertheless have to still ensure the machine is level and sitting rock steady. Check for wobble by pushing on opposite corners. Quite easy to adjust washer feet with the supplied spanner. If you have spirit level lagi best. Best not to let machine touch adjacent cabinet if you have space. Before use, run one or two maintenance washes. Don't use spirits or solvents to remove any gum residues you may see. (Mine was around the rim of the drum very close to the door rubber seal. It went away after two washes. Solvent will eat the rubber.) Always check pockets for coins or keys before putting in washer. Turn clothes inside out if no soiling on outside. Hang clothes inside out to slow down fading. What type detergent to use? Unlike my wife, I don't believe one detergent fits all especially the "whites whiter, colours brighter" claims. She likes to use the liquid recommended for people who live in submarines. Detergents can't tell which is stain which is dye. Best to use different detergents for different loads. Whites/Light colours/Beddings/Towels/Maintenance Wash Powder detergent is best. They contain bleaching agent. Good for stain removal and sanitary for clothes and machine. Cuts down on mould, goo,slime,gunk,grease buildup. Usual suspects are Persil and Spin. Can try Fab white bag or others as long as lalelled for front loaders or low suds or HE (like anti-tank round like that) Premium brands are:- If Greenie - 7th Generation If America Rules! type - Tide HE If wear wool or silk, choose non-bio so won't get holes. Coloured clothes Liquid low suds if you like. Thinner is better than those thick gooey type. Tide HE liquid is the thinnest but also pricey. Washes great but the smell can be better (to me at least) Black and Dark colour Clothes Perwoll Black. Liquid is not black in colour. Great at preventing/slowing down colour fade. Don't use this if seasoning new jeans also Don't use this and then hang dark clothes in direct sunlight afterwards. Defeat purpose. Not widely available though. Last I saw a few bottles at Giant Tampines. Fabric Softener No favourites but don't use on towels. Nice to have soft bouncy towels. But better to have them good at absorbing water from your body. For all detergents, start with recommended dosage. Fine tune by looking at final spin water thru porthole. Should not be too foamy or sudsy. After using machine, soak up the water pooling in the door rubber seal. Should not be much, about the size and shape of an Ikea pencil. Also keep door open if possible to prevent mould buildup. Just check drum for anything thrown in before next wash. (kids may put toys inside) if i show my husband detergant, i think he will ask me can drink or not Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shuseido 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 I heard Washer/Dryer easier to spoil then washer, not sure is true ornot So i was contemplating if i should get Direct drive washer or washer/dryer combo. Washer/dryer is cheaper then Washer model, kinda farnie i paid more for only 1 fuction. You pay more for newer model. Newer = improved model? I hope. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lilian 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 You pay more for newer model. Newer = improved model? I hope. Yes Shuseido is right. The model (WD12390) which I originally aiming for was selling at $1199. Was a 7kg direct drive washer only (New in the market). But is a new model la. Much more expensive than WD14331AD which is also a direct drive but 8kg washer with dryer. So logically speaking, it doesn’t make sense that I pay more for a 7kg washer ma. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forkie 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 Yes Shuseido is right. The model (WD12390) which I originally aiming for was selling at $1199. Was a 7kg direct drive washer only (New in the market). But is a new model la. Much more expensive than WD14331AD which is also a direct drive but 8kg washer with dryer. So logically speaking, it doesn’t make sense that I pay more for a 7kg washer ma. That y i thinking lo. Newer model but still using direct drive leh. So i keep asking myself what improvement was there ? To be honest i am more inclined to buy the Washer/Dryer model even though dryer to me is not essential. But only thing keep bugging me is that if combo washer will spoil easier then the washer only unit ? Currently i mamage to get quote for Washer only unit 999 and Washer/dryer $899 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kthc 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 Let me confirm tonight, but found a place selling lower $800 for the WD14331AD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wtc 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 er, what's direct drive? Is it better to have direct drive or not? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cromodora 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 er, what's direct drive? Is it better to have direct drive or not? A Direct drive mechanism is one that takes the power coming from a motor without any reductions (such as a gearbox). Advantages -Increased efficiency: The power is not wasted in friction (from the belt, chain, etc, and especially, gearboxes.) -Reduced noise: Being a simpler device, a direct-drive mechanism has fewer parts which could vibrate, and the overall noise emission of the system is usually lower. -Longer lifetime: Having fewer moving parts also means having fewer parts prone to failure. Failures in other systems are usually produced by aging of the component (such as a stretched belt), or stress. -High torque at low rpm. -Faster and precise positioning. High torque and low inertia allows faster positioning times on permanent magnets synchronous servo drives. Feedback sensor directly on rotary part allows precise angular position sensing. -Drive stiffness. Mechanical backlash, hysteresis and elasticity is removed avoiding use of gearbox or ball screw mechanisms. Wikipedia Most pertinent is the quote below as it relates to the manner in which a washer motor works. The direct drive DC motor is ideally suited to high acceleration applications requiring improved response for rapid start/stop actions. Axsys Technologies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kthc 0 Report post Posted June 25, 2009 Those looking for the WD14331AD, can look for Joe at United Square's Mega Discount, got mine for a little above $800, delivering in early August. Can tell him Kenny from Sembawang gave you his name;) Must let him know if if got good service, it'll be rewarded with more business... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wtc 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 Anyone experience mold in the LG front load washing machine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windz 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 did some research. WD14331AD takes 4 hrs to cool after drying? users can verify if this is true? and energy efficiency is C rating? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cromodora 0 Report post Posted July 1, 2009 Anyone experience mold in the LG front load washing machine? No. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
