Washing Machines: Hitachi and Panasonic Not Chosen! Industry Insiders Switch to 2 Brands 'Energy-Saving, Quiet, Powerful Cleaning': Still Running Strong After 23 Years

As a core household appliance with high usage frequency, the durability and operational stability of a washing machine directly determine whether frequent repairs will be needed in the future—this is also the most critical factor for consumers when choosing a model. A netizen posted on the Mobile01 forum asking, 'Which brand of washing machine are you currently using at home?' The post quickly attracted numerous users sharing their favorite brands and real-life experiences after years of use.

One user recalled that in their childhood, all household appliances at home were Japanese brands. When their old washing machine suddenly broke down, a family member rushed to an electronics store and brought back an LG machine. Initially, the entire family went through an adjustment period due to differences in Japanese and Korean design and operation logic. However, when discussing this recently, the elder family member said they had no regrets about impulsively switching brands, as the machine had proven extremely convenient and functionally practical. The original poster (OP) themselves, having learned household chores using this LG machine from the start, felt no discomfort at all.

This experience made the OP curious, prompting them to ask online about others’ current washing machine brands and whether people stick to one brand for life when buying appliances.

The post immediately drew a large number of responses. Users commented: 'No brand loyalty—I just want a machine that cleans well and doesn’t break easily, operation isn’t that different anyway,' 'I just buy whichever brand is on sale,' 'The most important thing is whether clothes get clean—how useful new features are is debatable,' and 'I pick the brand that best meets my needs at the time, especially newer models with updated functions.'

Among the responses, Sanyo and LG were the most frequently recommended. Comments included: 'Sanyo 10kg—used for many years, very durable,' 'Sanyo Mama Le—used for over ten years, only recently broke,' 'Sanyo fixed-frequency—my first two units lasted over ten years before any issues. Now on my third unit, sixth year, still no problems. As long as I don’t buy a lemon or face poor after-sales service, I won’t switch brands,' 'Sanyo Mama Le—still going strong after 23 years,' 'Currently using two Sanyo Mama Le machines—robust and completely trouble-free,' 'Sanyo vertical single tub—+1,' 'Bought an LG wash-dry combo in 2017, upgraded to an LG Wash Tower in 2024. The old one wasn’t broken—just replaced during a move. Experiencing the progress of the times: wash below, dry above—extremely efficient,' 'Using LG—can’t even remember my previous washing machine, this one’s been around for many years,' 'LG frequently updates models, and in actual use, stability is quite good. If I need to replace it, I’d buy LG again.'

Other brands were also mentioned: 'National (Panasonic) drum-type—used for 13 years without breaking,' 'Sampo—12 years,' 'Maytag drum + gas dryer—simply powerful,' 'US-made Whirlpool, bought at Costco—now in its 25th year, repaired myself via DIY during this time.'

Full discussion available at: 'Which Brand of Washing Machine Are You Using at Home?'

Responsible Editor: Tsai Hui-Hsin