[itwasntme]

Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

I recommend removing them. It is not a good idea to cover any electrical device that produces heat.

Is it a huge risk? All the vents and intakes are exposed with flaps / cutouts. I am loathe to leave them fully exposed as they are in the garage, and will otherwise get hideously dirty/dusty.

Originally Posted by archat68

If you have a way, please fix that vent. A dryer with fully wet clothes in monsoon (when atmospheric humidity is already ~80%) will produce a hell lot of moisture. And staying in that room will be impossible. Speaking from personal experience.

Excellent point! I've placed them in the garage which is 2 sides open. For an interior positioning, I would have definitely gone for a condensor machine.

Originally Posted by ron178

.... at our second home we still have the 2004 EasyDry 550 whose noisy hum I grew up hearing through the monsoons, and today it is still going strong, albeit in need of a new door latch I intend to get.

With our Bosch I purchased an OEM stacking kit from the service centre for INR 2K. It fits any front load washing machine with a worktop depth greater than 54.4 cm and is supplied with a very short drill bit so you can screw it into your washing machine. Please see if Electrolux sells a similar accessory.

I just got tired of the supremely noisy IFB - During WFH times, I actually moved it away to a distant part of the house just to quieten the effect.

Will certainly explore this stacking kit suggestion. One counterpoint here is that our LG direct drive washing machine is excellent overall, and rarely moves around even with unstable loads. I am OCD about unstable loads anyway and rarely mix them up badly.

[graaja]

Originally Posted by itwasntme

Is it a huge risk? All the vents and intakes are exposed with flaps / cutouts. I am loathe to leave them fully exposed as they are in the garage, and will otherwise get hideously dirty/dusty.

+1 to Thad. Even if the vents have opening, the metal body of the appliance itself is a good heat sink and helps to radiate excess heat to the atmosphere. The cover will prevent this heat radiation.

[itwasntme]

Originally Posted by graaja

+1 to Thad. Even if the vents have opening, the metal body of the appliance itself is a good heat sink and helps to radiate excess heat to the atmosphere. The cover will prevent this heat radiation.

Good point, graaja; will immediately action.

Does this guidance apply to the washing machine too? I made a blunder in buying a glossy black machine and it gets really dusty, and shows it.

[Thad E Ginathom]

Originally Posted by itwasntme

Does this guidance apply to the washing machine too?

It applies to all the electrical and electronic equipment which is traditionally covered in cloth or purpose-made plastic. I cringe when I see shawl-dressed TVs and monitors!

A lot of stuff may not produce anywhere near enough heat to be a fire risk, but the lifetime of the equipment may be shortened. I learned this from the website of a many-years hifi repairer. To paraphrase: Heat is a big enemy of electronics, and manufacturers know this. You can extend the life of your amplifiers/etc by putting something under the feet to increase the air space/flow.

Being a bit paranoid about this stuff anyway, I also tend to think that if there should be some fault that results in overheating, by covering, one is providing fuel for a fire. Maybe I'm overthinking this! But my washing machine is in a covered passageway (open both ends) outside the house: I do not cover it.

[ron178]

Originally Posted by itwasntme

One counterpoint here is that our LG direct drive washing machine is excellent overall, and rarely moves around even with unstable loads.

isn't that a Samsung? And belt driven AFAIK, although just as quiet because it uses a BLDC.

[itwasntme]

Originally Posted by ron178

isn't that a Samsung? And belt driven AFAIK, although just as quiet because it uses a BLDC.

Total brain fog, apologies! Yes, it is a Samsung and specifically this model:

https://www.samsung.com/in/washers-a...w80t504dab-tl/

It is indeed a BLDC digital inverter + direct drive motor although little unsure about the last bit, i.e. whether it is direct drive or belt-driven.

It is exceptionally quiet in operation even when on the more heavy cycles. It does get noisy at 1400 rpm but we rarely use that speed. 1200 is more than enough really.

The Electrolux OEM stacking kit is a staggering 9K!

https://www.amazon.in/Electrolux-Was...n%2C254&sr=1-9

[Sebring]

That is the selling point of the Direct Drive. We had two of those machines in succession as other machines were too noisy

Originally Posted by itwasntme

One counterpoint here is that our LG direct drive washing machine is excellent overall, and rarely moves around even with unstable loads. I am OCD about unstable loads anyway and rarely mix them up badly.

[dragonfire]

I have been using my TV (Samsung Frame) without a voltage stabilizer. I have a 20 year old V-guard stabilizer lying around in the attic. But I want to be sure I am doing the TV good and not harm by connecting an age-old stabilizer to a relatively new TV. Is there something in the stabilizer I need to test/check before connecting it to the TV?

Is the TV better off without a stabilizer than a pre-historic one?

[Sebring]

You will need a spike buster for modern TVs

Originally Posted by dragonfire

Is there something in the stabilizer I need to test/check before connecting it to the TV? Is the TV better off without a stabilizer than a pre-historic one?

[fiat_tarun]

Originally Posted by dragonfire

I have been using my TV (Samsung Frame) without a voltage stabilizer. I have a 20 year old V-guard stabilizer lying around in the attic. But I want to be sure I am doing the TV good and not harm by connecting an age-old stabilizer to a relatively new TV. Is there something in the stabilizer I need to test/check before connecting it to the TV?

Is the TV better off without a stabilizer than a pre-historic one?

You need to check the power rating of the stabilizer and if it can support the TV. Since you say it is prehistoric I doubt it will be capable of handling anything larger than a 32" TV.

Although stabilisers aren't a must now, our power supply even in big cities is far from reliable with the odd spikes now and then and hence I have always used a stabiliser for my applicances. It's a nice insurance to have.

[Blackwing]

Is there any brand that sell easily switchable LED tube lights, like the florescent ones' where we can just replace the tube rather than the holder itself and not require an electrician for the same.

[coolbareilly]

Friends,
I am based out Delhi and planning to renovate the kitchen completely. I am new to this and its going to be my own first kitchen. I am contacting few Modular Kitchen specialist in Delhi, however I am seeking advice from experts over here.

1. Modular Kitchen Expert: Any good recommended experts in the area. Its not very big kitchen, so looking for expert to utilize the space to its best
2. Inbuilt Appliances: There are few decent players in the market. Looking for your opinion on the brands. My heart is inclined towards Bosch or Hafele whereas brain says go with Elica or Kaff or Faber.

I would be grateful for all/any suggestions.

[Aviator_guy]

I am looking for a ceiling fan with remote (standard 1200mm size). Confused with the online choices - some says air flow is not good, some says fan stopped working /wobbling, some says parts missing in the package. Electrical shops nearby don't have much stock of remote fans.

I'd appreciate if someone could share first hand experience (specially Atomberg/Orient/Crompton fans).

[satnan]

Originally Posted by Aviator_guy

I'd appreciate if someone could share first hand experience (specially Atomberg/Orient/Crompton fans).

I had recently bought 5x atomberg renesa (1x 1400 and 4x1200) and 2x crompton silent pro. Using them for more than a month and haven't faced any wobbling issues so far (touch wood).

One of the atomberg fans (the 1400 one) developed an issue though. Speed started going up and down randomly. Called the atomberg technician and issue was fixed after the motor was replaced under warranty (it took about a week's time for the replacement).

I feel the air flow slightly lower on the crompton silent pro. In my opinion, the main advantages here are better looks (may be subjective) and the 5 year warranty offered. Noise is slightly lower, but I am not sure if that alone justifies the higher price.

Originally Posted by Aviator_guy

Electrical shops nearby don't have much stock of remote fans.

Did not face this issue at all. All the shops I visited had major brands available.

[balenoed_]

I accidentally broke the glass of the glass top stove. The broken glass is removed and just the stove metal skeleton remains. The gas pipes going to the burner are now visible. Is it safe to use the stove in this way temporarily until we get it repaired. And also does any one know if the glass alone can be procured and fitted by the service center?