Samsung Front Loader Washing Machine

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OK, this may be a bit odd, but is anyone out there using a Samsung Front Loader Washing machine, perhaps this one:

Samsung WF8500NHW

...and what is your opinion of them? I currently have a Samsung top-loader, very very happy with it, but our new home doesn't really allow for the top loader. I've never been a huge fan of front loaders, thinking they are less reliable than the top-loader counterparts, but perhapsI'm just full of $#$%$.

Makro has them on promotion, hence my query.

Your thoughts/feedback much appreciated.
 
well i happen to have the same machine and i assure u its really good!the 1000rpm speed really dries ur clothes as well.it's also relatively quiet.i bought mine for 2600 last year from game.wats it going for now?
 
Just read the info on the link - why does a washing machine need a heater? I'm also in the market for a new washing machine. Currently have an LG top-loader which works OK.
 
ToxicWazte said:
Just read the info on the link - why does a washing machine need a heater? I'm also in the market for a new washing machine. Currently have an LG top-loader which works OK.
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Some people only have cold water supply to their machine, I guess that's where the heater comes in.
 
They have it for R1999-. I am a little concerned that they say "No Towels" though... Or are they just full of it?
 
teraside said:
Some people only have cold water supply to their machine, I guess that's where the heater comes in.
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How is that a problem though? Why do you need heat to wash your clothes?

Nothing wrong with cold washing and your clothes don't wrinkle as much either so ironing is quicker.
 
teraside said:
Some people only have cold water supply to their machine, I guess that's where the heater comes in.
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Didn't actually consider that. So besides heating the water supply, there isn't a need for a heater, right?

ponder said:
How is that a problem though? Why do you need heat to wash your clothes?

Nothing wrong with cold washing and your clothes don't wrinkle as much either so ironing is quicker.
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Apparently you should use a mix of hot and cold water, otherwise you get a build-up of a black rubbery substance inside your machine, which clogs the pipes, drainage system, and can even damage your machine (happened to me). It also often comes out on your clothes. Doesn't actually mess the clothes, but you need to dust it off. There's actually a name for it, read it in the owner's manual, but can't remember it now. It forms as a result of using fabric softener (Stasoft). Hot water helps to dissolve the fabric softener, otherwise it starts building up and collecting in all the wrong places. Not sure if this is a problem on all machines, but on my LG top-loader it definitely is. A lady at one of the appliance stores told me to use Dishwasher Soap on an empty load, every 2 weeks or so, to get rid of this build up, and it works like a charm.
 
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ToxicWazte said:
Not sure if this is a problem on all machines, but on my LG top-loader it definitely is. A lady at one of the appliance stores told me to use Dishwasher Soap on an empty load, every 2 weeks or so, to get rid of this build up, and it works like a charm.
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Same happening on my Samsung TL as well. Didn't know about the dishwasher soap trick...makes sense
 
ponder said:
How is that a problem though? Why do you need heat to wash your clothes?

Nothing wrong with cold washing and your clothes don't wrinkle as much either so ironing is quicker.
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When did I say it was a problem? I only have cold water supply to my machine as well.
I was explaining why the machine would "possibly" have a heater.
 
Don't know about the Samsung, but I also used to dislike front loaders until moving home forced me to get a LG 10 years ago.
I must say to I changed my view. Been using it daily since I bought it, and it has never let me down. Easily just as hood as any top loader.

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Well, done and dusted. Funny story. So we hook it up, and being a typical male, I don't read the instructions. So we test drive the machine like we should with an empty load, all good. Put in our first load, about 2/3 capacity. All good, but when it starts spinning, vibrates like hell, nearly taking off!

Haha! Forgot to remove the transport screws (I think it's called) in the back.

Done that, and now it's purring like a kitten! Thanks for the feedback guys.
 
I also recently bought a Samsung WF8500NHW, the instruction manual says that I must remove 5 shipping bolts, but I only see 4??? am I missing something....mine also vibrates quite a bit...so I'm wondering if I'm missing something?
 
I also recently bought a Samsung WF8500NHW, the instructions says to remove the 5 shipping bolts, but I only see 4?? Mine also seems to wobble a bit, so I'm thinking I'm missing something....or have they changed the design slightly?
 
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