The Home Appliance thread

aaggoswami · 15th September 2009, 08:53

I think this must be in this thread :
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/gadget...ight=Appliance

Ramsagar · 15th September 2009, 09:02

I would say it had severed you well.Why can't you look in for IFB,the best among the lot.
more reliable in terms of electricity consumption and long life.

Better look in for a front loading one rather than a top loading machine.

rajakumar · 15th September 2009, 10:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ramsagar

I would say it had severed you well.Why can't you look in for IFB,the best among the lot.
more reliable in terms of electricity consumption and long life.

Better look in for a front loading one rather than a top loading machine.

The recent IFB washing machines are having issues with regard to the reliability and balancing. Read through the earlier posts in this thread for more details on the minor issues.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghpk

I fear spending 4k on repairs and that too they won't take any warranty on replaced part whatsoever.

Couple of post away I asked about the insuring the appliance against mechanical/electrical faults. Seems like it will help in such cases.

Technocrat · 15th September 2009, 10:59

Guys I have an Electrolux Microwave Oven. Last night it started making a loud Krrrr sound which scared us for a while.

I had to switch it off from mains to make the sound go away.

I dont have the manual. Any idea what could be wrong?

I am trying to find a MW Oven mech around my area.

sgiitk · 15th September 2009, 11:20

I had a few lond bangs from my LG Microwave a year back. When I talked to the service centre they said forget it - most be some baby cockroaches getting killed. I saw some charring inside but the beast is still working fine. So I guess it must have been just that.

Technocrat · 15th September 2009, 11:42

But this was a loud Krrr sound which was more like an electrical sound than something getting charred.

amohit · 15th September 2009, 14:56

^ check near the doors, if there is any blackening. In my microwave, some paint has chipped of near the door lining, and sometimes this part gets affected by microwaves and makes these krrr sounds with burning smell.

Regards,

Technocrat · 15th September 2009, 15:03

Hmm I haven't checked this, thanks, will check it out.

NetfreakBombay · 15th September 2009, 15:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Technocrat

Guys I have an Electrolux Microwave Oven. Last night it started making a loud Krrrr sound which scared us for a while.
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Had faced it earlier. It was magnetron going kaput. Cost for replacing it was 800.

Sound was similar to what large transformers generate.

Technocrat · 15th September 2009, 15:20

Oops yes it sounded that bad, is yours an Electrolux too?

Btw Magnetron is generic word or specificaly used by Electrolux?

tj123 · 15th September 2009, 15:48

We are having a BPL Sanyo Microwave more than 10yrs old it is still going strong. Just had to clean it exhaust vents once as it was choked with dust and grime.

NetfreakBombay · 15th September 2009, 15:51

It was LG. Just called LG's toll free and they sent someone next day. They had a Maruti Van full of almost all possible spares for microwave. Cost of 800 included visiting fees.

Magnetron is a generic word. Its actually the "Microwave" part of oven.

ghpk · 19th September 2009, 03:23

Just to let everyone know about my recent washing machine question.

I've Repaired my Whirlpool fully auto-matic machine.

How it went.

while i was mentally prepared to buy a new one this week, I thought of operating my old machine.

I opened the front panel, Took out Logic-Card, and found a few ceramic condenser, a few resistors and a push to ON button gone kaput,
Replaced them, cleaned up the Drain Valve, cleaned up water sensor switch and WOW.

My machine is washing clothes, no Skipping of wash program, no more errors.

So i saved myself from buying a new one of getting repaired it by STUPID engineer, who said card will not be repaired, you'll need to buy a new card and only then we can check what more needs to be replaced.

Total Cost of repair.

Rs.20/- (resistors + L.E.D. + a push to on PCB mount button)
Rs.60 ( Drain pipe from godrej which fits most machines)

and in Rs.80/- I Am ready for all the wash.

Thad E Ginathom · 19th September 2009, 15:02

That's good news --- I wish I could revive my Bosch so easily but, to be honest, even if I could see any obviously-failed components I know I can't do circuit-board soldering.

(I can manage the red-hot metal stuff, but never was much good at electrical)

bblost · 24th September 2009, 12:07

Any reviews on a sub 20k, 240-280L two door refrigerator please.

My parents 14 year old BPL has stopped cooling since morning.
If it does not get back online by evening, I need to buy a new fridge.

Found the Samsung RT26Z to be a good choice.
Compare India gives its price at 15k.

Any other suggestions most welcome.
Thanks,

15th September 2009, 08:53	#481
aaggoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vadodara Posts: 4,997 Thanked: 3,006 Times	I think this must be in this thread : http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/gadget...ight=Appliance
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15th September 2009, 09:02	#482
Ramsagar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: BLR_Nellore(AP) Posts: 1,398 Thanked: 255 Times View My Garage	I would say it had severed you well.Why can't you look in for IFB,the best among the lot. more reliable in terms of electricity consumption and long life. Better look in for a front loading one rather than a top loading machine.
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15th September 2009, 10:59	#484
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,765 Thanked: 2,705 Times	Guys I have an Electrolux Microwave Oven. Last night it started making a loud Krrrr sound which scared us for a while. I had to switch it off from mains to make the sound go away. I dont have the manual. Any idea what could be wrong? I am trying to find a MW Oven mech around my area. Last edited by Technocrat : 15th September 2009 at 11:01.
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15th September 2009, 11:20	#485
sgiitk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,971 Thanked: 4,809 Times	I had a few lond bangs from my LG Microwave a year back. When I talked to the service centre they said forget it - most be some baby cockroaches getting killed. I saw some charring inside but the beast is still working fine. So I guess it must have been just that.
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15th September 2009, 11:42	#486
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,765 Thanked: 2,705 Times	But this was a loud Krrr sound which was more like an electrical sound than something getting charred.
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15th September 2009, 14:56	#487
amohit BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 456 Thanked: 56 Times	^ check near the doors, if there is any blackening. In my microwave, some paint has chipped of near the door lining, and sometimes this part gets affected by microwaves and makes these krrr sounds with burning smell. Regards,
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15th September 2009, 15:03	#488
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,765 Thanked: 2,705 Times	Hmm I haven't checked this, thanks, will check it out.
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15th September 2009, 15:20	#490
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,765 Thanked: 2,705 Times	Oops yes it sounded that bad, is yours an Electrolux too? Btw Magnetron is generic word or specificaly used by Electrolux?
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15th September 2009, 15:48	#491
tj123 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: BLR Posts: 1,166 Thanked: 704 Times	We are having a BPL Sanyo Microwave more than 10yrs old it is still going strong. Just had to clean it exhaust vents once as it was choked with dust and grime.
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15th September 2009, 15:51	#492
NetfreakBombay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,481 Thanked: 1,130 Times	It was LG. Just called LG's toll free and they sent someone next day. They had a Maruti Van full of almost all possible spares for microwave. Cost of 800 included visiting fees. Magnetron is a generic word. Its actually the "Microwave" part of oven.
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19th September 2009, 03:23	#493
ghpk BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 872 Thanked: 213 Times	Just to let everyone know about my recent washing machine question. I've Repaired my Whirlpool fully auto-matic machine. How it went. while i was mentally prepared to buy a new one this week, I thought of operating my old machine. I opened the front panel, Took out Logic-Card, and found a few ceramic condenser, a few resistors and a push to ON button gone kaput, Replaced them, cleaned up the Drain Valve, cleaned up water sensor switch and WOW. My machine is washing clothes, no Skipping of wash program, no more errors. So i saved myself from buying a new one of getting repaired it by STUPID engineer, who said card will not be repaired, you'll need to buy a new card and only then we can check what more needs to be replaced. Total Cost of repair. Rs.20/- (resistors + L.E.D. + a push to on PCB mount button) Rs.60 ( Drain pipe from godrej which fits most machines) and in Rs.80/- I Am ready for all the wash.
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19th September 2009, 15:02	#494
Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,460 Thanked: 30,111 Times	That's good news --- I wish I could revive my Bosch so easily but, to be honest, even if I could see any obviously-failed components I know I can't do circuit-board soldering. (I can manage the red-hot metal stuff, but never was much good at electrical)
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24th September 2009, 12:07	#495
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,303 Thanked: 18,014 Times View My Garage	Any reviews on a sub 20k, 240-280L two door refrigerator please. My parents 14 year old BPL has stopped cooling since morning. If it does not get back online by evening, I need to buy a new fridge. Found the Samsung RT26Z to be a good choice. Compare India gives its price at 15k. Any other suggestions most welcome. Thanks,
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