bringing washer/dryer from states

gkj · Oct 31st, 2007, 11:42

Hi, I am looking for a reputable company to buy a full size front loading washer/dryer and bring to India. Can anyone recommend some companies?

Thanks!

edwardseco · Oct 31st, 2007, 13:22

look for a company that can do partial container shipments and handle the customs details..

capt_mahajan · Oct 31st, 2007, 13:34

- and don't forget the voltage

Aishah · Oct 31st, 2007, 14:42

Instead of doing all this in USA why not just buy one here - there is a huge variety of automatic washing machines/ driers (where you live in India you mightn't need a drier!) and very cheap in comparison. I have a Videocon Automatic, is excellent, not the quality of my one I had back in Oz but does a very good job just the same and cost only 7000 rupees which is just over 200 Aus. dollars. At this price, even if it breaks down after three years you can't argue! The beauty is servicing etc. is all available here locally. it comes with 12 months guarantee - I have now had it nearly 2 years, and touch wood, still as good as new.

capt_mahajan · Oct 31st, 2007, 14:47

Agree with Aishah.

We have replaced our washing machine twice in about 17 years, both Indian (though the first one was a Japanese make assembled in India)

Nick-H · Oct 31st, 2007, 18:20

I agree too.

I brought mine, but only because I was bringing the rst of the furniture anyway, and I don't have a voltage problem.

John Rambow · Oct 31st, 2007, 20:34

Another issue: are you sure that whereever you live will have a hot water line for the washer? Sure, you could install a heater, probably, but it might just be easier to buy an Indian washer. Mine at least just has a single line, for cold water. (No, it doesn't work as well as using hot water, but I try to feel virtuous about all that energy I'm saving.)

Another thing: the Indian washer seems to handle power cuts really well--it goes into suspended animation and picks up right where it left off. Not sure that an American one would be set up to handle outages as well.

shashank.aggarwal · Oct 31st, 2007, 20:46

Hot water lines are not common in India..they might be there in some Closed society apartments, but not generally...

You have to install a Geyser for hot water...

Aishah · Oct 31st, 2007, 23:12

When I compare my machine to the 'plumbed in' model back in Oz, I really think better to get one here - you would not only have to arrange your hot water stuff, but also your taps etc. may not be suitable for your fittings. Also there may not be tubs for the pump-out mechanism - here the machines drain by gravity into a hole in the ground. Mine also is only a single line to cold water tap, but this is fine as washing powder works well with cold water. Also the water is warm - solar heated in the tank on the roof!

gkj · Nov 1st, 2007, 00:26

Shipping stuff in not a problem as the company pays and we have a large container. I don't think an Indian or another small washer will work for us and I don't want to have to be running the machine all the time. The unit I am looking at has a self heater (I have one at home and it works great!) so that the lack of hot water is not an issue. I have been looking at exportappliances.com, does anyone have an experience with them?

Thanks!

crvlvr · Nov 1st, 2007, 01:11

gkj, as others have suggested, buy one in India. My friends took their from the USD and have nothing but problems. The US models suck up so much electricity, they cannot run theirs unless its late at night. Gas dryers do not work there.

PeakXV · Nov 1st, 2007, 01:38

I'd call the Samsung sales people in the US and bend their ear a little. They make great front-loaders and are doing alot of business in India as well.

gkj · Nov 1st, 2007, 05:08

We were planning on buying a Whirlpool Duet, low water consumption and it is 220V 50mghtz front loader. I just can't see buying one over there because of the size. I need to be able to wash more than 4 pairs of pants at time! So we will just hope all goes well with. Thanks for the information.

Nick-H · Nov 1st, 2007, 06:48

That it is 220V is good... that is one problem out of the way.

Aishah · Nov 1st, 2007, 09:44

You'd get four pairs of pants and the singlets and shirts and other items into one load in mine!

Oct 31st, 2007, 11:42	#1
gkj Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 56	bringing washer/dryer from states Hi, I am looking for a reputable company to buy a full size front loading washer/dryer and bring to India. Can anyone recommend some companies? Thanks!

Oct 31st, 2007, 14:42	#4
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 5,491	Instead of doing all this in USA why not just buy one here - there is a huge variety of automatic washing machines/ driers (where you live in India you mightn't need a drier!) and very cheap in comparison. I have a Videocon Automatic, is excellent, not the quality of my one I had back in Oz but does a very good job just the same and cost only 7000 rupees which is just over 200 Aus. dollars. At this price, even if it breaks down after three years you can't argue! The beauty is servicing etc. is all available here locally. it comes with 12 months guarantee - I have now had it nearly 2 years, and touch wood, still as good as new. __________________ "Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards."

Oct 31st, 2007, 18:20	#6
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,792	I agree too. I brought mine, but only because I was bringing the rst of the furniture anyway, and I don't have a voltage problem. __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Oct 31st, 2007, 20:46	#8
shashank.aggarwal Mr. Badboy :D Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 5,790	Hot water lines are not common in India..they might be there in some Closed society apartments, but not generally... You have to install a Geyser for hot water... __________________ Travelogue - Around India Random Reviews

Nov 1st, 2007, 01:38	#12
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,401	I'd call the Samsung sales people in the US and bend their ear a little. They make great front-loaders and are doing alot of business in India as well. __________________ We shall not cease from exploration and at the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started ...and know the place for the first time. T.S. Eliot Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

Oct 31st, 2007, 13:22	#2
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 4,239	look for a company that can do partial container shipments and handle the customs details..

Oct 31st, 2007, 13:34	#3
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,602	- and don't forget the voltage

Oct 31st, 2007, 14:47	#5
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,602	Agree with Aishah. We have replaced our washing machine twice in about 17 years, both Indian (though the first one was a Japanese make assembled in India)

Oct 31st, 2007, 20:34	#7
John Rambow Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 69	Another issue: are you sure that whereever you live will have a hot water line for the washer? Sure, you could install a heater, probably, but it might just be easier to buy an Indian washer. Mine at least just has a single line, for cold water. (No, it doesn't work as well as using hot water, but I try to feel virtuous about all that energy I'm saving.) Another thing: the Indian washer seems to handle power cuts really well--it goes into suspended animation and picks up right where it left off. Not sure that an American one would be set up to handle outages as well.

Oct 31st, 2007, 23:12	#9
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 5,491	When I compare my machine to the 'plumbed in' model back in Oz, I really think better to get one here - you would not only have to arrange your hot water stuff, but also your taps etc. may not be suitable for your fittings. Also there may not be tubs for the pump-out mechanism - here the machines drain by gravity into a hole in the ground. Mine also is only a single line to cold water tap, but this is fine as washing powder works well with cold water. Also the water is warm - solar heated in the tank on the roof!

Nov 1st, 2007, 00:26	#10
gkj Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 56	Shipping stuff in not a problem as the company pays and we have a large container. I don't think an Indian or another small washer will work for us and I don't want to have to be running the machine all the time. The unit I am looking at has a self heater (I have one at home and it works great!) so that the lack of hot water is not an issue. I have been looking at exportappliances.com, does anyone have an experience with them? Thanks!

Nov 1st, 2007, 01:11	#11
crvlvr Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hollywood Posts: 4,518	gkj, as others have suggested, buy one in India. My friends took their from the USD and have nothing but problems. The US models suck up so much electricity, they cannot run theirs unless its late at night. Gas dryers do not work there.

Nov 1st, 2007, 05:08	#13
gkj Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 56	We were planning on buying a Whirlpool Duet, low water consumption and it is 220V 50mghtz front loader. I just can't see buying one over there because of the size. I need to be able to wash more than 4 pairs of pants at time! So we will just hope all goes well with. Thanks for the information.

Nov 1st, 2007, 06:48	#14
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,792	That it is 220V is good... that is one problem out of the way.

Nov 1st, 2007, 09:44	#15
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 5,491	You'd get four pairs of pants and the singlets and shirts and other items into one load in mine!

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