Haier Double Drive Washing Machine

World appliance major Haier has a technology acclaimed to be ‘The Fourth Type of Washing Machines in the World’ to its credit. Company claims it to be a new invention after the three established technologies of Pulsator, Agitator and Tumble wash.

The machine works on the principle that it applies force from two different directions in order to generate turbulence to remove the dirt from the fabric. There are two separate gear mechanisms which provide motorized forceful action to the washing drum. One force rotates the pulsator and the other force rotates the drum itself in the opposite direction producing an effect that optimizes the entire operation to save on resources. This technology has won the prestigious Golden Award in French Repin International Invention Exposition, Paris.

The washing machine comes in two sizes – 6.5 kg and 7.5 kg. This is a feature rich machine which can be customized by the user in a large spectrum. It has a Fuzzy Logic Control, Digital Display, 12 Water Levels, 8 Wash Programmes, Quick Wash, Multi Level Spin Tub, Child Lock and Overflow Rinse. Its Tub Dry Technology, gives almost dry clothes, which is of great convenience in rains and winters.

Company’s statistics show that this machine reduces Abrasion Rate by 70%, with standard washing time saving by 50%, almost 50% water consumption as compared to common washing machines and a 50% less power consumption.

The machine is available in attractive combo colour schemes. The price range is approximately Rs. 16000/- . It’s an ideal buy in this segment for those who intend to buy a top loading model with enhanced features.

LG Fully Automatic Washing Machine : Model WF-T8519PV

LG’s top loading Fully Automatic Machine model WF-T8519PV comes with distinct features that are contemporary and beneficial for the customers. This machine comes with a capacity of 7.5 kg which is sufficient to take care of all washing needs of a medium and large size family. The higher capacity is useful to wash linen and other heavy stuff easily.

The machine comes with Speech Technology. It has a powerful turbo drum and is equipped with i-sensor to take care of the washing requirements. It has got a digital display panel and has a memory backup too so that in case of power failure the machine may start from the point where electricity switched off. This will save time, water and power consumption. The other features like water level selection, wash load selection and time adjustment for wash cycles etc. is available in this model.

The machine is available is premium dark red finish and the price is approximately Rs. 19000/-. Please check with the dealer about the exchange offer and zero percent interest finance scheme which means that customers need not to pay any interest and they may buy the product on easy installmets.

Washing Machines : Useful Tips

In order to get a trouble free support from your washing machine, you need to give a little attention to it. It’s a universally accepted rule that a care always pays back. So, don’t forget to get your reward. The important tips for a better washing and simple maintenance are given below –

1. Always ensure that your machine is balanced properly on the surface. This will reduce wear & tear and will increase the life of spare parts.

2. Use enzyme based detergent powder. All the leading FMCG brands sell such detergents and it’s mentioned on its packing. In hand wash we may apply more force to remove the dirt wherever necessary. However, a washing machine follows standard washing procedure. Therefore, the enzyme based detergent helps separating dirt from the fabric because of the ‘principle of surface tension’ and gives proper cleaning.

3. Add stain removers as per the specified quantity to get rid of those stubborn spots instead of rubbing the clothes by hand and then putting it back into the machine.

4. Clean your lint filter regularly. It’s easy to take it out and put it back. Learn it from the company technician when the person comes to give you product demonstration.

5. In fully automatic machines, clean you water inlet filter using any brush (e.g. old tooth brush) to ensure proper flow of water.

6. Always adjust water level depending upon your wash load to optimize water consumption.

7. Who can deny importance of cleaning? So, clean your machine regularly.

Above will help you getting best results for a long time from your very own washing machine without any hiccups.

Care is the key.

Washing Machines : A Necessity for Every Home : How to Select Right Model

This is the age of nuclear family and women empowerment. A house without a Washing Machine misses one count to be a ‘Home’. The Washing Machines have advanced a lot and deliver satisfactory results. Washing in these machines takes place as per one of the three principles of washing technology to provide turbulence to the clothes in order to separate dirt from the fabric using centrifugal force. These are :

A. Pulsator Wash
B. Agitator Wash
C. Tumble Wash

All these types are available in Indian Market. Different manufacturers endorse any or all of these depending upon the technology available with them and as per their marketing communication and sales strategy.

There are four options available in the market :

1. Washers : These are single drum machines which only wash the clothes with the detergent and remove dirt. Everything else has to be done manually. Its availability is low. Available Capacity : 3.0 Kg. Price Range : Rs. 2000/-

2. Semi Automatic Washing Machines : These are twin chamber machines which offer total solution from wash to rinse and then drying. As the name suggests being semi automatic, these require manual intervention in shifting the clothes from one chamber to other and changing the flow of water etc. You may select your wash cycle depending upon the clothes you are washing viz gentle, normal, heavy or denim. These may be used effectively even if there is irregular water supply. Pulsator and Agitator models are available in this category. Available Capacity : 3.5 Kg to 9.0 Kg. Price Range : Rs. 3500/- to Rs. 9000/-

3. Fully Automatic Machines : These are total rejoice. The principle is ‘fill it, close it, forget it’. You have to put your clothes and detergent into it only to get dried clothes approximately in an hour’s time. That’s the convenience. These machines also come with memory back up to handle irregular power supply as these may start again from the point where power tripped. You may effectively control these machines using the programmable options to suit your requirement in terms of wash cycle, rinse cycle, timing, load, water level etc. Normally, top load Pulsator and Agitator models are available in this category. Available Capacity : 5.0 Kg to 8.0 Kg. Price Range : Rs. 8000/- to Rs. 15000/-

4. Front Loading Washing Machines : These are also fully automatic machines with two differences. One, that the clothes are loaded from the front and not from the top. Two, these work on tumble wash principle. These are supposed to be the premium machines and some customers claim to have experienced best wash quality in these machines because of its technology being near to the hand wash technique. Available Capacity : 5.5 Kg to 6.5 Kg. Price Range : Rs. 18000/- to Rs. 26000/-

Some models from GE and Siemens etc. are also available in Top Load Tumble Wash in capacities around 6 Kgs and price around Rs. 20000/-

For a family of 2+2 a washing machine with 5.0 to 6.0 kg capacity is sufficient to take care of that occasional weekly/fortnightly/monthly load of towels, sheets and curtains etc. besides the regular washing. Choose the models depending upon your budget and requirement. With these machines at home you will never go by your watch for washing and will never feel tired.

The leading brands widely available in India are Whirlpool, LG, Samsung, Godrej, Videocon, IFB.

Washing Machine in all sense is a companion.