I brought a Samsung 7.5kg some two years ago from Audio Hse (front loading) and stack a dryer on top.
Two mths after purchased, spinning using 1000RPM, sudden loud thunder sound and stopped, called technical service and he came next day. Found that the belting drop out and the technician told me not to use 1000RPM. So what is 1000RPM for (for show)
Following just 2 years, last two weeks ago, when during spining dry, sound like GPMG machine gun and dancing too.
Again I call for service, he came and have a LOOK and told me that the bearing wear and tear. Belt drive for Samsung model is common and the cause is the drum need to be replace, and he told me not to repair as cost is high @ abt $400. Sucks ....
Ended up buying a new LG direct drive and motor warranty for 10 years, brought also ectended warranty from HN which after the first year by factory there after by HN and if machine beyond service, HN will replace a similiar or a higher verion. The extended warranty cost only 100+ which worth it. At least from now to 2016 are being corvered and this LG is 8kg front load with advance features and quiet.
Good buy LG now a day as ubderstood they are expanding their customer service too beyond normal office hrs.
Experience:
Fisher Payal - 2 years dead
Thomson Top load - 2.5 year dead
Samsung - 2 years dead
NATIONAL - Top load use 5 years (still good but capacity 5kg to low at that time, so changed)
Now of course LG 8kg