[libranof1987]

Originally Posted by Aviator_guy

What did they service when you called them?

Nothing, really. Just ran the machine and checked for heating, unusual sounds (in case the bearings were off); and cleaned the machine. Got him to remove the back cover to clean the lint that gets stuck there and can't be cleaned easily.

I'll skip the AMC then.

[archat68]

Only issue with IFB dryers are their flimsy doors. Otherwise they are pretty reliable. Mine is also more than 6 years old, however mine is used sparingly in monsoon only.

[ads11]

Originally Posted by itwasntme

Agree, but 70K for a dryer? Is the electricity savings delta that substantial?

I won't lie, 70k Is indeed steep for a dryer. But I think that's because they're still fairly rare in India. Mum's one was in that ball park and she had to have it shipped in by Samsung. But the maths work out still given the number of loads of laundry get done in our household (there's an awful lot of laundry done so it's an unusual circumstance). Given they're going to be using nearly half the electricity of a regular tumble dryer, it'll add up over the expected 10 to 13 year lifetime of the appliance.

The retailer John Lewis here in the UK has a nifty tool that allows you to calculate the lifetime savings on an appliance. Give it a go.

My tumble dryer here in the UK was more like 40k and that's likely the price range it really should be in India too. I think at that price, you'll make your money back even sooner, for not that much more than the outlay for a run of the mill dryer I reckon. And this is for the amount of laundry for a two person household.

But I will concede the cheapest heat pump dryers aren't going to be able to achieve price parity with your cheapo vented dryers. It really depends on your usage.

[Aviator_guy]

Originally Posted by ads11

My tumble dryer here in the UK was more like 40k and that's likely the price range it really should be in India too.

I purchased IFB dryer for about 20k INR few years back. So they are not that expensive I guess.

[ads11]

Originally Posted by Aviator_guy

I purchased IFB dryer for about 20k INR few years back. So they are not that expensive I guess.

Oh yeah you can get similar dryers at that sorta price in the UK too. They're cheap and cheerful and here you'll see them in furnished rental properties usually, should you be so lucky. When we first moved back to India we had an IFB dryer. Someone earlier on this thread was able to provide detail on how it's like a design they licensed and have basically used unchanged for the last two decades.

[NPV]

Looking to buy a 48L OTG and initially looked at Morphy Richards and then also saw a similar capacity one from Croma, comparable prices too. The key difference is that the Croma product has Rotary knobs whereas the Morphy Richards one has digital/membrane based controls.
Woukd be great to get some feedback on Croma OTGs and what would you recommend between the two.

[Prowler]

Originally Posted by NPV

The key difference is that the Croma product has Rotary knobs whereas the Morphy Richards one has digital/membrane based controls.

Other things being equal, it would be better to go with rotary controls than with a digital control. Rotary controls generally last long whereas the digital control as you rightly pointed out uses a membrane keyboard which is the first point of failure.

They have a COB which involves a microprocessor and paraphernalia which have a short life in a kitchen - high humidity, heat and oil vapor.

[ninjatalli]

Guys,
A query on the 4 - burner hob (gas stove) by Faber. We will be moving into a new apartment and the previous folks have left a Faber 4-burner hob model that definitely needed a service. It was in bad shape. Called up the service technicians (from TMS Entrrprises - a 3rd party enterprise who are supposed to be one of the authorised service entity for Faber, Elica, etc) and they showcased a list of issues with the existing setup leading to a bill close to 10k. They say the parts replaced come with a one year warranty. The same or similar product is available for 21k in the market. Parts being replaced are (+ service)
- 2 gas valve
- all 4 nozzles
- the knob set in front
- electric booster (which isn’t working)

Honestly, we are okay with the existing 2 burner we have currently. But removing the 4-burner will have us to deal with the gap in the kitchen granite top and rework which might come down to 6-9k easily.

Any opinions on this? If we trust these guys, will the repaired unit do its job for at least a few years? Never used these glass top models hence the Q.

The model is similar to this one but an older model that’s no longer in Faber’s catalog.

Originally Posted by NPV

Woukd be great to get some feedback on Croma OTGs and what would you recommend between the two.

Might be late but still sharing. Morphy Richards any day over Croma as a brand.

[itwasntme]

Originally Posted by ninjatalli

Any opinions on this? If we trust these guys, will the repaired unit do its job for at least a few years?

We faced the same dilemma during the move into our ‘secondhand’ villa, and finally chose to replace the existing 6 burner hob with a new one.

I’d say a move to a new place merits a new hob. After all, the family food will be cooked on it and a fresh start is better!

[ninjatalli]

Originally Posted by itwasntme

We faced the same dilemma during the move into our ‘secondhand’ villa, and finally chose to replace the existing 6 burner hob with a new one.

I’d say a move to a new place merits a new hob. After all, the family food will be cooked on it and a fresh start is better!

Thanks. Surprisingly the better half feels more comfortable with the existing 2-burner basic setup we have currently. It’s dealing with this unwanted issue , which in any direction indicates a 10k cost at the min.

Personally, I would not create more “garbage”; hence trying to get feedback on how good these products last if serviced properly.

[deep_bang]

Originally Posted by ninjatalli

Honestly, we are okay with the existing 2 burner we have currently. But removing the 4-burner will have us to deal with the gap in the kitchen granite top and rework which might come down to 6-9k easily.

Any opinions on this? If we trust these guys, will the repaired unit do its job for at least a few years? Never used these glass top models hence the Q.

We have a similar issue with our 12 year old Faber stove. It's working on the whole but none of the self igniting works. Fixing just those have not been satisfactory in the past. I would strongly suggest to replace it.

What I found is that, the size of the top glass usually does not matter, but what matters is the cut-out size. As long as you can find another model with the same cut-out size that should be a dropin replacement for your unit. Do check the cut-out size and see if you can find one. It does not have to be from Faber.

For mine, I found a Ikea unit to have the same cut-out size as my current one. The glass top size is different through but that should not matter. If you tell the exact cut-out size (DM me) I might be able to find one for you.

[Aviator_guy]

Originally Posted by ninjatalli

Guys,
A query on the 4 - burner hob (gas stove) by Faber. We will be moving into a new apartment and the previous folks have left a Faber 4-burner hob model that definitely needed a service. It was in bad shape. Called up the service technicians (from TMS Entrrprises - a 3rd party enterprise who are supposed to be one of the authorised service entity for Faber, Elica, etc) and they showcased a list of issues with the existing setup leading to a bill close to 10k.

I'd agree with others. Please buy new. Same size cut out would be best. If new size is smaller, then check with carpenter if existing cut out can be made smaller by adding some material. If new size is bigger then check with granite cutter technician if existing cut out can be increased without damaging woodwork.

[Sebring]

I bought a Hitachi stove overseas and the self ignition never failed even once, in 10 years. I feel the ones available in India are of poor quality. And I'm only talking about the self ignition part here.

Originally Posted by deep_bang

It's working on the whole but none of the self igniting works. Fixing just those have not been satisfactory in the past. I would strongly suggest to replace it.

[Aroy]

Originally Posted by ninjatalli

Guys,
A query on the 4 - burner hob (gas stove) by Faber. We will be moving into a new apartment and the previous folks have left a Faber 4-burner hob model that definitely needed a service. It was in bad shape. Called up the service technicians (from TMS Entrrprises - a 3rd party enterprise who are supposed to be one of the authorised service entity for Faber, Elica, etc) and they showcased a list of issues with the existing setup leading to a bill close to 10k. They say the parts replaced come with a one year warranty. The same or similar product is available for 21k in the market. Parts being replaced are (+ service)
- 2 gas valve
- all 4 nozzles
- the knob set in front
- electric booster (which isn’t working)

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No point in repairing an old appliance for 10K. Just get a new one. That will last another 10 years. Just ensure that the new one fits the cutout of the old one.

[ninjatalli]

Thank you all for your replies; helped made the decision to go for a new hob.

I wonder if there's any setup that takes in old stuff for salvaging. Only bee in the bonnet is the wastage created (considering the existing hob will go to a garbage dump).