More than two years ago when I had my Canadian guy friend came for a visit and stayed at home, I let him experience an authentic Filipino way of living. Among the things he was able to do is how a typical Pinoy home wash their laundry — by hand. It was not a fun chore to do especially if you are not used to it. He said this is one of the things he didn’t like doing because it involved a lot of getting his hands wet (and maybe if he is not careful,he will get his shoes wet too! because he didn’t took off his shoes when he did).
I’ve to admit, I was kinda embarrassed and a bit offended when he said that. It is kinda hard to explain how things work in the Philippines to a foreigner who lived in a rich country where water is free flowing from the faucet compared to here that you have to wait for your turn because of the water rationing system. With that said, I lead you to my laundry area where you can see two drum of water storage (small and large) , laundry basins, and my top load washing machine.
- Since water is scarce I use the washing machine to wash the dirty laundry, if there’s water supply coming from the faucet I’d fill the wash tub up. But if there’s no water from the faucet yet then I load the wash tub manually. It takes about the whole small drum to fill u the washer tub!
- I rinse by hand about three times, and then soak with fabric conditioner…
- Then I use the dryer to squeeze off all those excess water before before I hang the clothes to totally dry by air and sunlight!
I though that was normal way of doing this chore or well when you do things for the longest time it becomes the norm. Until I got acquainted with the Electrolux Time Manager front load washing machine during the Mommy Knows Best event two weeks ago at the Electrolux Customer Service Hub at Osmena Highway in Makati City.
- An Electrolux Time Manager front load machine saves Money ,Time and the Environment as it saves water, electricity, detergent and time because of the Load Sensor that detects the weight of the laundry. It then detects the amount optimal amount of water, detergent and wash cycle needed to get the load clean. A top load washing machine uses and average of 160 liters of water the time machine uses an average of 49 liters of water only. You also need to submerge the clothes in water in the top load washer. You don;t need to do that with the Time Machine front load washing machine.
- Saves electricity because of it’s Inverter Drive System that cuts your electric consumption by half! The Time Machine uses a rough estimate of 225 watts while a front load uses about 400-500 watts in average.
- Since it is the Time Machine you can delay the time when your was starts or ends with the time settings. With a top load you only have to rely on the timer.
- Removes allergens in clothes by 99.9% through it’s Vapour Action and Reflesh Cycle that relaxes the fibers and streams out the wrinkles in your clothes. If you use the spin dryer from you top load machine it will get the clothes super wrinkled. .
- If you buy an Electrolux Time Machine, they will deliver it straight to your home, assess your home and install it according to your household needs, hold a demo on how to use the machine . But the customer service doesn’t stop after installing your machine as it has a lifetime warranty too. With Electrolux new Customer Service Hub all parts and everything
You may watch this video explaining the top-of-the line features of the Time Manager Machine
The Electrolux Time Manager Machine price range starts from Php32,900.00 for a washer, while the washer plus dryer starts at Php50,900.00.. While it may sound expensive, the amount you save in time, water,electricity, detergent and even fabric conditioner I can say it is worth an investment.
GIVEAWAY ALERT!
Having said that I ask, if given a chance, would you like to make the switch from a top load to a front load washing machine too?
Answer this question at the comment box below (fill up the form for name/email) and get a chance to win the following: an IKEA laundry basket,an IKEA Kids Clothes Hanger, a Surf Liquid Detergent and an Electrolux Steam Iron!
Giveaway runs from July 28, 2013 until Augus.t 18, 2013 1:59PM. The winner will be announced on August 26,2013. Only those who have Philippine residence/address can join as the prize will be shipped to the said address.
The Electrolux Customer Service Hub is located at the Grundfos Building, 5548 Osmeña Highway, Brgy. San Isidro, Makati City. You may also email wecare@electrolux.com or call 845-CARE (2273) to reach the Electrolux Customer Care Team
.
94 Comments
All I can say I preferred front loader .I’ve been using that for 5 years and perfect for me
I have been able to use both fully automatic top load and front load washing machines. Fully automatic washing machines make doing the laundry so easy. You can keep posting on twitter that you did the laundry and no one would be the wiser that all you did was sort then place what needs to be laundered into the machines, press some buttons, then do whatever you feel like doing (cook, go online, etc) while the machines do the work. Come back for the items after the set time.
With the top load washing machine I’ve used, I can place the clothes in the closet or iron what needs to be ironed after I take them out of the machine as they are already dry. As for the front load washing machine, clothes were still a bit damp so I still need to air dry them.
Your post prompted me to scour the net for more information with regards to fully automatic top load vs front load washing machines. I wasn’t really that aware that front load washing machines are more energy efficient, gentler on clothes and consume less water than top load washing machines. Meanwhile, I find the Refresh Cycle of the Electrolux Time Manager Machine interesting.
If budget permits, I would consider getting a front load washing machine. I would hope that there are now models with dryers/drying capacity able to churn out clothes that are dry.
Yes I want to switch! Washing clothes will be easier with switch.
jessie Abing
jessiemerabing@yahoo.com
You should switch TOP LOAD because it’s a trend right now to buy a front load as they conserve water and there’s an ample selection out there. But I can tell you that because the laundry never actually sits in the water with a front load that heavily soiled clothing won’t get cleaned as thoroughly.
I want this for a cleaner clothes and cleaner me! 🙂