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We live in a coastal area and as it is the humidity is around 50 -70 % in our neighborhood. Does this humidifier make a perceptible change in comfort ?
I would go for one if it makes an actual perceptible change. :)

Thank you Miyata and diyguy for the advice. I will have a look at the Heating Coil. Just a doubt regarding the Heating Coil; is the size same as per the rating of the Coil? And will a 3kw Bajaj coil fit in a 3kw Racold heater - as in does the design of the coil change as per the manufacturer?

Yes the coil/element is model specific I believe. The one I changed was curved like a banana, see pic.

I had the exact same issue in my 10 yr old Godrej top load. My wife wanted me to give up on this and get her a front loader but I still wanted to have a go at trying to repair.

During the spin cycle, due to the higher speed of the motor, the belt pulley between the motor and the drum starts slipping. This is because over time, the belt gradually expands and starts slipping.

Fortunately, in my case, the motor assembly had a screw which moved the whole assembly thereby increasing the tension in the belt. A couple of minutes of adjustment later, the belt no longer slipped and the dry cycle worked like a charm.

Ofcourse, my joy was short-lived as my wife still got her wish of a new front load machine even though the old one was in good working condition. :D

We are in Chennai, famed for its humidity. But we overcompensate with AC and end up with air that is too dry indoors.

(Edit... Oh! You live here too of course)

We noticed that it does make a difference with less dry skin.

I had opened up our Geyser. The coil was coated with a layer of lime scales. Just gently wiped it and all of them came off. There seems to be some ceramic coating on the coil. Also increased the temperature setting to 60 degrees from the factory set 55 degrees. Geyser is working better now. Attaching a picture of the coil and internals.

Thank you, Sir, for the review and recommendation. Have ordered for one. Should be reaching my parents shortly. A doctor suggested them on using a humidifier.

I see that you cleaned the coil up and and it's working good. However, for a future reference, just in case the need arises:

Almost always the coils will be brand/model specific. An improper fit will lead to leaks. What our electrician would do was to carry along the damaged one to the nearby store and get a matching one from the store - compared and contrasted!

If you keep cleaning periodically though, you will be able to stretch its working life well. Soft scrubbing with some vinegar or/and mild soap should work alright.

Also, for the instant heating units, depending on the volume of water usage, you may not really need to rise the heating temperature. If your consumption isn't much, you'll only end up increasing your electricity bill with no other benefit to go with it!

Which are the recommended table top wet grinders?
We would prefer, something which could grind small quantities(chutneys and sambar masala) and also dosa/idly batter. Ease of cleaning would be nice.

Please advise!

You mean mixer - grinders? Basically boils down to a fight between tweedle dee and tweedle Dee. The motors usually last longer than the jar. So get one with jars which are easily available in the spares market.
More power = faster grinding, hotter batter / chutney, shorter intervals between service calls for the jar, and higher price.

I have Elgi wet grinder. It is excellent for all sorts of wet grinding - Dosa, Chutneys etc. There are some limitations
. There is a minimum volume required
. It cannot grind dry masalas
. Chutneys and coconut have to be rough ground or cut fine, before using wet grinder. On the upside the fine chutney paste that comes out is practically impossible to get in a normal mixer/grinder.

Not sure if they make it so solid anymore, but this one has lasted a decade with no repairs. Easy to clean. Heaviest usage too. Mom makes idli/dosa every alternate day. For chutneys, we have a Panasonic mixer/grinder.

Does the conical grinders make a difference? 'Elgi Ultra' have priced their products almost 2X, their nearest competitor.

Is there any 'wet grinder' which comes with 2 attachments as in mixers for chutney and other large quantities?

The dosa/idly batter is best done by wet grinders. :thumbs up
Even chutneys would come good in wet grinders BUT for the smaller quantity required Indian households.

Looking to pick up an inverter fridge in the 310-350 litre range at my native place. Any suggestions ?

I'd just suggest look for LG or Panasonic fridge depending on service reach in your native town. I have a Samsung 325L fridge, but the plastic quality (side shelves and veg storage tray) is pretty horrible. Also, if budget is no constraint, look for Hitachi Bottom Freezer - best refrigerator I've personally experienced.

Also, go to the nearest electronic store and then compare prices online, before picking it up.

Any idea if the compressor of the Panasonic is made in India or Japan or somewhere else? Hitachi, I believe are present in the 400 liter plus capacity and not below that.