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<blockquote data-quote="blr_p" data-source="post: 1939907" data-attributes="member: 10952"><p>Main advantage of a DD is sound, it runs quieter than belt driven. Samsung is the other brand that also does DD but isn't as well known as LG and from what i've heard has outsourced their support. LG is better known for WM's than Samsung. Stick to LG if you want a DD.</p><p></p><p>Disadvantage of DD, as the motor is attached to the drum so the drum volume is about 20% smaller than a non DD model. The other alternative is Bosch, since they don't use DD, their drums are larger for the same weight. But this is mostly true for the 6 kg and under category. With the 6.5-7 kg sizes the difference is smaller between Koreans & Bosch ie under 10%.</p><p></p><p>A point about Korean DD drum sizes since these kg classifications are useless and at times misleading. Drum volume is more useful.</p><p>5.2, 5.5. & 6 kg are all the same drum size (~38 litres)</p><p>6.5, 7 and even some 8kg models are same drum size (~56 litres)</p><p>7.5, 8 kg are the next size (~65 litres)</p><p></p><p>Drum diameter is the same across all these sizes for the Koreans, only difference is depth.</p><p></p><p>Decide what drum volume you want. Biggest difference is between 6 & 6.5 kg drums and less between 7 & 8 kg. i think the 6.5 kg mark is a comfortable size, the smaller size means more washes if you use bed sheets. 6.5 kg is less prone to over loading, you should aim for just under 60% full for optimal loading and best wash efficiency. Or a hands width from top of the opening to the top of the laundry.</p><p></p><p>More washes means longer time and more power consumption. Since these machines are load sensing you can get away with lighter loads with less time. Only problem is if the load is too light you will have to add some towels to get a proper spin, otherwise, it will refuse to spin or spin at a lower speed. Is a bigger drum that costs Rs.10k more going to be recovered in terms of power savings ? no, It just means less time spent washing and little longer machine life due to less wear & tear if that matters. A 6 kg and under is ok for 1-2 persons, 2 - 4 people then better to go with 6.5-7.</p><p></p><p>6 motion only applies to cotton washes. Cotton wash is the longest cycle and the most intense. You won't be using cotton washes for mixed fabrics. Forget the quick washes as they won't clean clothes enough, there just isn't enough time. Only for light loads, lightly soil ie not in contact with the skin and in an emergency not for general use.</p><p></p><p>The biggest cost is heating water, for that a heater element comes into play, like any other cold fill machine. To save power you run 40 degrees washes. 30 degrees isn't hot enough to activate enzymes. 60 degrees for whites & lights. Too many low temp washes mean you have to do a boil wash once a month to keep the machine clean. Cannot disinfect at body temperature. Power savings between front loaders with or without DD otherwise is negligible.</p><p></p><p>Only two brands to consider are LG or Bosch. Since the Bosch isn't DD it will not need a bearings change around the 5 year mark like the LG DD. I've not been able to get a clear explanation as to why DD will require a bearings change sooner than a bosch. People specualte since the motor is attached to the drum, there is more wear & tear on it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="blr_p, post: 1939907, member: 10952"] Main advantage of a DD is sound, it runs quieter than belt driven. Samsung is the other brand that also does DD but isn't as well known as LG and from what i've heard has outsourced their support. LG is better known for WM's than Samsung. Stick to LG if you want a DD. Disadvantage of DD, as the motor is attached to the drum so the drum volume is about 20% smaller than a non DD model. The other alternative is Bosch, since they don't use DD, their drums are larger for the same weight. But this is mostly true for the 6 kg and under category. With the 6.5-7 kg sizes the difference is smaller between Koreans & Bosch ie under 10%. A point about Korean DD drum sizes since these kg classifications are useless and at times misleading. Drum volume is more useful. 5.2, 5.5. & 6 kg are all the same drum size (~38 litres) 6.5, 7 and even some 8kg models are same drum size (~56 litres) 7.5, 8 kg are the next size (~65 litres) Drum diameter is the same across all these sizes for the Koreans, only difference is depth. Decide what drum volume you want. Biggest difference is between 6 & 6.5 kg drums and less between 7 & 8 kg. i think the 6.5 kg mark is a comfortable size, the smaller size means more washes if you use bed sheets. 6.5 kg is less prone to over loading, you should aim for just under 60% full for optimal loading and best wash efficiency. Or a hands width from top of the opening to the top of the laundry. More washes means longer time and more power consumption. Since these machines are load sensing you can get away with lighter loads with less time. Only problem is if the load is too light you will have to add some towels to get a proper spin, otherwise, it will refuse to spin or spin at a lower speed. Is a bigger drum that costs Rs.10k more going to be recovered in terms of power savings ? no, It just means less time spent washing and little longer machine life due to less wear & tear if that matters. A 6 kg and under is ok for 1-2 persons, 2 - 4 people then better to go with 6.5-7. 6 motion only applies to cotton washes. Cotton wash is the longest cycle and the most intense. You won't be using cotton washes for mixed fabrics. Forget the quick washes as they won't clean clothes enough, there just isn't enough time. Only for light loads, lightly soil ie not in contact with the skin and in an emergency not for general use. The biggest cost is heating water, for that a heater element comes into play, like any other cold fill machine. To save power you run 40 degrees washes. 30 degrees isn't hot enough to activate enzymes. 60 degrees for whites & lights. Too many low temp washes mean you have to do a boil wash once a month to keep the machine clean. Cannot disinfect at body temperature. Power savings between front loaders with or without DD otherwise is negligible. Only two brands to consider are LG or Bosch. Since the Bosch isn't DD it will not need a bearings change around the 5 year mark like the LG DD. I've not been able to get a clear explanation as to why DD will require a bearings change sooner than a bosch. People specualte since the motor is attached to the drum, there is more wear & tear on it. [/QUOTE]
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