The Home Appliance thread

navin · 18th April 2007, 10:38

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Originally Posted by johy

Thanks folks,

I asked and yes the side-by-side-door models is still going to be an elusive dream for the moment. The one I liked, Electrolux, is well over 80K

Just saw a Haier "freezer at bottom" fridge last night selling at about 20-21K incase you are considering Haier.

johy · 18th April 2007, 19:29

Still looking Navin Sir - Haier - are they good? I would definitely be looking at freezer at the bottom models.

v1p3r · 18th April 2007, 19:36

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Originally Posted by Wheeliej

For peace of mind, pls avoid electrolux.......

I agree. Have their washing machine, and it's a regular headache.

Steeroid · 18th April 2007, 19:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by johy

Haier - are they good?

Bought one for my parents last year - the freezer-at-the-bottom types. No issues - works like a refridgerator should.

w 12 · 19th April 2007, 13:36

If the budget is below 20 K and space limited , check out Samsungs RT 34

SAMSUNG's Digital World - Frost Free | RT34QVTT1/XTL

Picked this up after a lot of research recently.

Neat looker especially in Sparkle silver..and Samsungs A** is very good in Bangalore.( personal opinion so far )

Side by side was ruled out as my modular kitchen had no space for the same..LG also has some very good models in the same range..but IMO the interior space is better utilised in samsung..( compare the doorshelves / compartments in both models to check this)

theEnd · 21st April 2007, 20:02

Samsung has a bottom freezer for 35k. Comes with one of those water disperser thingies as well. Nice looking, 350L capacity.

The Haier bottom freezers have just been released. They have smaller sizes as well. Haier's reliability has not been proven as yet though. Anyone else here have any experience with Haier?

sharathjeppu · 26th April 2007, 07:46

We recently purchased a Hitachi 430 liters bottom freezer model. It was the only large size refrigerator that would fit the space that we were constrained with. Very good design. Pricey though (46 k) but I decided to spend this kind of money as I don't envisage replacing this one for at least the next 10 years.

deepak_ms · 26th April 2007, 09:20

bought LG around 4 yrs back... till date never faced any problem.... before that we where using [SIZE=-1]KELIVNATOR for all most 16 yrs.. [/SIZE]

RX135 · 26th April 2007, 13:48

Myself and my friend bought LG and Whirlpool refrigerators respectively around the same time, i.e. 4 years back. Neither has had any issue so far (he lives next door, so I know). However, one thing we noticed that the compressor noise is on higher side for Whirlpool (less than Godrej/Videocon ones though). It is especially noticeable at calm nights. LG is relatively quieter.

Freezer space is traditionally supposed to be more useful for non-vegetarians. However, it seems if you keep pulses in freezer, they last much longer. (Our freezer is mostly overflowing with pulses and chocolates).

msdivy · 26th April 2007, 13:54

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Originally Posted by RX135

However, one thing we noticed that the compressor noise is on higher side for Whirlpool (less than Godrej/Videocon ones though). It is especially noticeable at calm nights. LG is relatively quieter.

We have both Kelvinator (20 years old) & Whirlpool (2 years old). Whirlpool makes more sound.

psynaps3 · 31st October 2007, 17:12

Hi,

Would like some suggestions on which full automatic front loading washing machine to get for home... load: 6kgs.. budget: 20k

As of now, I am looking at the whirlpool sensation elite model.

Thanks..

v1p3r · 1st November 2007, 04:16

Buy IFB/Bosch or LG.

sun · 1st November 2007, 08:58

Buy IFB, IMHO, the best in business. I purchased online directly from them, that way you get the best offer, and some good freebies too

. Be prepared for credit card payment. Door Delivery is made within 3 days.

jango · 1st November 2007, 09:31

go for the IFB. We have been using it for ages, and have never ever encountered any problem so far....Touchwood !!

thefreak · 1st November 2007, 10:55

Take IFB mate. Brilliant it is and cleans so damn well compared to a couple of other washing machines that I have used.

18th April 2007, 19:29	#17
johy BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Siliguri Posts: 992 Thanked: 634 Times View My Garage	Still looking Navin Sir - Haier - are they good? I would definitely be looking at freezer at the bottom models.
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19th April 2007, 13:36	#20
w 12 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 402 Thanked: 27 Times	If the budget is below 20 K and space limited , check out Samsungs RT 34 SAMSUNG's Digital World - Frost Free \| RT34QVTT1/XTL Picked this up after a lot of research recently. Neat looker especially in Sparkle silver..and Samsungs A** is very good in Bangalore.( personal opinion so far ) Side by side was ruled out as my modular kitchen had no space for the same..LG also has some very good models in the same range..but IMO the interior space is better utilised in samsung..( compare the doorshelves / compartments in both models to check this)
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21st April 2007, 20:02	#21
theEnd BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 534 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	Samsung has a bottom freezer for 35k. Comes with one of those water disperser thingies as well. Nice looking, 350L capacity. The Haier bottom freezers have just been released. They have smaller sizes as well. Haier's reliability has not been proven as yet though. Anyone else here have any experience with Haier?
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26th April 2007, 07:46	#22
sharathjeppu BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 158 Thanked: 4 Times	We recently purchased a Hitachi 430 liters bottom freezer model. It was the only large size refrigerator that would fit the space that we were constrained with. Very good design. Pricey though (46 k) but I decided to spend this kind of money as I don't envisage replacing this one for at least the next 10 years.
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26th April 2007, 09:20	#23
deepak_ms BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: KA55 / KA50 Posts: 195 Thanked: 6 Times	bought LG around 4 yrs back... till date never faced any problem.... before that we where using [SIZE=-1]KELIVNATOR for all most 16 yrs.. [/SIZE]
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26th April 2007, 13:48	#24
RX135 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: pune Posts: 2,106 Thanked: 77 Times	Myself and my friend bought LG and Whirlpool refrigerators respectively around the same time, i.e. 4 years back. Neither has had any issue so far (he lives next door, so I know). However, one thing we noticed that the compressor noise is on higher side for Whirlpool (less than Godrej/Videocon ones though). It is especially noticeable at calm nights. LG is relatively quieter. Freezer space is traditionally supposed to be more useful for non-vegetarians. However, it seems if you keep pulses in freezer, they last much longer. (Our freezer is mostly overflowing with pulses and chocolates).
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31st October 2007, 17:12	#26
psynaps3 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cochin/Hyderabad Posts: 67 Thanked: 0 Times	Washing Machine Hi, Would like some suggestions on which full automatic front loading washing machine to get for home... load: 6kgs.. budget: 20k As of now, I am looking at the whirlpool sensation elite model. Thanks.. Last edited by Rehaan : 2nd November 2007 at 11:14. Reason: Thread merged...njoy.
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1st November 2007, 04:16	#27
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,361 Thanked: 7,472 Times View My Garage	Buy IFB/Bosch or LG.
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1st November 2007, 08:58	#28
sun BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 108 Thanked: 10 Times	Buy IFB, IMHO, the best in business. I purchased online directly from them, that way you get the best offer, and some good freebies too . Be prepared for credit card payment. Door Delivery is made within 3 days.
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1st November 2007, 09:31	#29
jango BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New York & kotayam Posts: 800 Thanked: 23 Times View My Garage	go for the IFB. We have been using it for ages, and have never ever encountered any problem so far....Touchwood !!
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1st November 2007, 10:55	#30
thefreak BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 361 Thanked: 7 Times	Take IFB mate. Brilliant it is and cleans so damn well compared to a couple of other washing machines that I have used.
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