OHbaby! Forums : people with front loaders https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:47:51 +0000 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 17:11:52 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=19686 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[people with front loaders : warehouse has 5kg of pls for $23...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19686&PID=457377&title=people-with-front-loaders#457377 Author: lizzle
Subject: 19686
Posted: 02 August 2008 at 5:11pm

warehouse has 5kg of pls for $23]]> Sat, 02 Aug 2008 17:11:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19686&PID=457377&title=people-with-front-loaders#457377 <![CDATA[people with front loaders : We have a Top Loader it is the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19686&PID=456946&title=people-with-front-loaders#456946 Author: kiwigal
Subject: 19686
Posted: 02 August 2008 at 11:01am

We have a Top Loader it is the FP one without the agitator that only can use low suds washing powder so all we ever buy is persil low suds sensitive.

 

]]> Sat, 02 Aug 2008 11:01:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19686&PID=456946&title=people-with-front-loaders#456946 <![CDATA[people with front loaders : Oh wow....really..I always use...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19686&PID=456878&title=people-with-front-loaders#456878 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 19686
Posted: 02 August 2008 at 9:10am

Oh wow....really..I always use reflect in my front loader cause it says it's fine & because it doesn't smell.

Reflect isnt' all that cheap either unless you can get it on special...& I have bought up so I guess I am stuck with it for now.

I guess when I run out I'll switch to persil low suds]]> Sat, 02 Aug 2008 09:10:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19686&PID=456878&title=people-with-front-loaders#456878 <![CDATA[people with front loaders : Wow - we have a front loader and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19686&PID=456819&title=people-with-front-loaders#456819 Author: Spirals
Subject: 19686
Posted: 01 August 2008 at 11:24pm

Wow - we have a front loader and always use front loading powder.
We did use top loader powder for a short while but it just didn't wash the clothes properly, so we switched.
That's interesting stuff to know, thanks lizzle. ]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:24:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19686&PID=456819&title=people-with-front-loaders#456819 <![CDATA[people with front loaders : i had this problem and i was already...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19686&PID=456611&title=people-with-front-loaders#456611 Author: catisla
Subject: 19686
Posted: 01 August 2008 at 9:36pm

i had this problem and i was already using the persil low suds.

The repair man said i should only put in half a scoop of Persil Low Suds as a whole scoop is too much and Persil only say to use a whole scoop so that so you get through it quicker and buy more. I have been using half a scoop ever since and the wash has always come out fine.]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2008 21:36:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19686&PID=456611&title=people-with-front-loaders#456611 <![CDATA[people with front loaders : Got an email from electrolux-...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19686&PID=456496&title=people-with-front-loaders#456496 Author: lizzle
Subject: 19686
Posted: 01 August 2008 at 8:38pm

Got an email from electrolux- incidently, i don't think they can speak english well, but i am a little pedantic about grammar.

anyway, they confirmed what repair man said.

"we do not endorse any particular brand, but the cheaper brands do have a large amount of "filler" which tends to foam. the foam if leaky will hamr your machine. more good branded powders shouldn't do this. for example persil low suds"]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:38:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19686&PID=456496&title=people-with-front-loaders#456496 <![CDATA[people with front loaders : That&#039;s disgusting!! ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19686&PID=456470&title=people-with-front-loaders#456470 Author: busymum
Subject: 19686
Posted: 01 August 2008 at 8:24pm

That's disgusting!! ]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:24:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19686&PID=456470&title=people-with-front-loaders#456470 <![CDATA[people with front loaders : Hmmmmm that&#039;s interesting,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19686&PID=456143&title=people-with-front-loaders#456143 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 19686
Posted: 01 August 2008 at 3:48pm

Hmmmmm that's interesting, we have only ever used the persil front loader powder (think that is the low suds one) and also ecostore. No problems yet but I would be interested to know if ecostore is one of the ones that isn't actually ok.

Hope fair go look into it cos that is so wrong.]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:48:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19686&PID=456143&title=people-with-front-loaders#456143 <![CDATA[people with front loaders : Ack. I think it&#039;s the same...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19686&PID=455600&title=people-with-front-loaders#455600 Author: ginger
Subject: 19686
Posted: 01 August 2008 at 8:25am

Ack. I think it's the same as dishwashers - you're supposed to use the brand that the manufacturer tells you to, as opposed to brands that say they're ok for use in front loaders/dishwashers    I know with our dishwasher, if we don't use ... I don't know - whatever it's supposed to be the warranty is invalid. Obviously, our warranty is very invalid same with our front loader!]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:25:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19686&PID=455600&title=people-with-front-loaders#455600 <![CDATA[people with front loaders : we have electrolux. i emailed...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19686&PID=455586&title=people-with-front-loaders#455586 Author: lizzle
Subject: 19686
Posted: 01 August 2008 at 7:06am

we have electrolux. i emailed them last night to confirm what the repair guy said (and to find out if they can recommend any other powder - hopefully not at $6 a box)]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:06:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19686&PID=455586&title=people-with-front-loaders#455586 <![CDATA[people with front loaders : we have a whirlpool front loader...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19686&PID=455500&title=people-with-front-loaders#455500 Author: myfullhouse
Subject: 19686
Posted: 31 July 2008 at 10:06pm

we have a whirlpool front loader and have been using the Next Generation powder as it lasts so long. Will try and get my nappy brain to remember to check this with Whirlpool in the morning]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:06:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19686&PID=455500&title=people-with-front-loaders#455500 <![CDATA[people with front loaders : What machine do you have Liz?...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19686&PID=455455&title=people-with-front-loaders#455455 Author: HippyMama
Subject: 19686
Posted: 31 July 2008 at 9:40pm

What machine do you have Liz? We don't have a front loader but one of those 'smart' machines that is meant to be as efficient as one and doesn't have an agitator etc, so use the front loader powder. Might give F&P a ring tomorrow just in case.]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:40:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19686&PID=455455&title=people-with-front-loaders#455455 <![CDATA[people with front loaders : Really! We have had a front loader...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19686&PID=455452&title=people-with-front-loaders#455452 Author: aimeejoy
Subject: 19686
Posted: 31 July 2008 at 9:38pm

Really! We have had a front loader for about one month now and it came with 6kg of Persil Low Suds, so have mainly been using that. But I really hate the over perfumed smell. Was thinking about changing to the Ecostore front loader powder, but not sure now...]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:38:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19686&PID=455452&title=people-with-front-loaders#455452 <![CDATA[people with front loaders : So do a FairGo would be good to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19686&PID=455421&title=people-with-front-loaders#455421 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 19686
Posted: 31 July 2008 at 9:13pm

So do a FairGo would be good to see you on TV.

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:13:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19686&PID=455421&title=people-with-front-loaders#455421 <![CDATA[people with front loaders : am super pissed at the moment....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19686&PID=455397&title=people-with-front-loaders#455397 Author: lizzle
Subject: 19686
Posted: 31 July 2008 at 8:51pm

am super pissed at the moment.

When we were vomitty and stuff, of course our less than 2 year old washing machine blew up. Anyway, the repair guy came around the put in a new motor. and the conversation got interesting.

Turns out WE were at fault - although he is putting it through as a warrantee so we don't have to pay.

He said we are using the wrong powder. i debated this as i ALWAYS check that the powder is suitable for front loaders. we generally use relfect. he said that it was well known amongest repair people that although most powders SAY they are okay for front loaders, they are not. the suds end up leaking into the motor and corrode it. So I mentioned the ones we use - reflect, surf...whatever is on special and he said despite them saying they are suitable, it is wrong.

sounded dodgy to me, so rang my aunt who has a front loader and she said she was told the same thing. so now only uses persil low suds.

SO washing powder manufacturers are SAYING their powder is okay, but all repair people and machine manufactureres know that actually it is blatantly damaging machines.

Am so annoyed that I have been buying these products based on what they say on the box and they have lied. Have emailed the company and fairgo. pass this on to whoever you know with a front loader. my repair man said if in doubt, ring your washing machine manufacturer and they should be able to tell you]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:51:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19686&PID=455397&title=people-with-front-loaders#455397