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[Inglorious_ Man]

I have a Samsung front load washer so I am ok.

 

[LyleLanley]

They are less energy efficient, use more water, require more vertical space and are harder to remove clothing from. They often require manual pre-filling too.

Front loaders on the other hand, can develop mildewy smells in the rubber gasket and detergent trays and are slightly harder to load.

Learn something new every day. I have a front loader and I just assumed top loaders were for people who like that configuration more.

 

[Super_Cobra]

Sambomb, honestly Samsung will need a name change after it all settles.

 

[HazySaiyan]

Not good... Stretching themselves way too thin

It's really blowing up in their faces.

 

[EstoyBlackWaldo]

I have a Samsung front load washer so I am ok.

I don't know if we're out of the clear yet, seems Samsung just wants to see the world burn.

 

[thegoosen]

But does it have a headphone jack?

 

[Kathian]

Washing Machines are quite dangerous for this stuff. Never leave it on when your out or going to bed.

 

[Stinkles]

1) Didn't even realise Samsung made washing machines.

2) I suspect this means anything made by Samsung is gonna be looked at very carefully for the next few years. Not sure people would even notice this if not for the connection to the phones issues.

Samsung and LG both dominate the front loaders in the US now. I've had them for years with no problems but recently our washer broke (bearings and a lock mechanism) and rather than throw money at repairs of an old unit I bought one on sale from best buy.

 

[Zoe]

1) Didn't even realise Samsung made washing machines.

You mean you haven't seen the Kristin Bell/Dax Shepard commercials a billion times?

 

[LyleLanley]

Washing Machines are quite dangerous for this stuff. Never leave it on when your out or going to bed.

Those are like the only times I turn them on.

 

[CosmicGroinPull]

-why washing machines as far back as 2011?
-will Android fanboys come in to defend this?

 

[AYF 001]

Maybe Samsung should focus less on consumer devices and get into arms manufacturing; it seems like a natural fit.

Samsung decided to enter the arms industry I see.

Sorry guys, you're a little late to that party:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/K9_Thunder

 

[Schlorgan]

Quickest way to dry your clothes.

 

[dskillzhtown]

This has been an issue for awhile. I know when I was researching before buying my new washer I saw some reports and video of explosions. After seeing all this info...I bought a Samsung washer anyway. IT WAS TOO CHEAP!

 

[CharminUltra]

What happens if you try to wash your Galaxy Note 7 on one of these?

 

[Miles Quaritch]

Samsung make washing machines?

The fuck...

 

[Cyanity]

What happens if you try to wash your Galaxy Note 7 on one of these?

Your samsung™ furnace will explode

 

[FunkyMunkey]

What happens if you try to wash your Galaxy Note 7 on one of these?

two opposite explosions creating a singularity

 

[shira]

1) Didn't even realise Samsung made washing machines.

2) I suspect this means anything made by Samsung is gonna be looked at very carefully for the next few years. Not sure people would even notice this if not for the connection to the phones issues.

The washing machine division is not involved with the phone division.

 

[xxracerxx]

*pats LG washer*

You doing good lil' buddy, you doing good.

 

[JonnyDBrit]

You mean you haven't seen the Kristin Bell/Dax Shepard commercials a billion times?

Honestly, no. I'm not sure whether or not the 'Brit' in my username would affect that point.

The washing machine division is not involved with the phone division.

Not what I mean. I mean in the sense that people are now wary of a Samsung product exploding, making it easier for a story like this getting attention and traction.

 

[Stinkles]

Learn something new every day. I have a front loader and I just assumed top loaders were for people who like that configuration more.

You can also put a rational height folding/sorting surface directly above front loaders. And you can stack them vertically without that ridiculous gap. All in all they're probably a better design.

 

[chadskin]

You people were laughing about Boris Johnson but he bet on the right horse with his Turkish washing machine.

 

[PeakPointMatrix]

Samsung make washing machines?

The fuck...

Have you never stepped into a Home Depot/Lowe's? They make tons of appliances.

The washing machine division is not involved with the phone division.

You think the public cares? All they see is the same label on both products, "Samsung"

 

[AlanzTalon]

Top loading washing machines? What decade is this?

I just bought a brand new top-loading washer for our new house after 3 years with an expensive front-loading Electrolux. We didn't like them, went with an HE top load Samsung.

 

[Ryzaki009]

I shouldn't be laughing this hard but man Samsung is not having a good year.

Do I have anything owned by Samsung.

*checks*

NOPE.

Least I don't have to worry about exploding

 

[Miles Quaritch]

Have you never stepped into a Home Depoit/Lowe's? They make tons of appliances.

Those stores aren't in the UK. I honestly don't remember there being a Samsung washing machine when I bought my current one, that was maybe 8 years ago.

 

[Timbuktu]

Samsung make washing machines?

The fuck...

They make oil tankers too.

 

[AlanzTalon]

Samsung make washing machines?

The fuck...

and refrigerators, dishwashers, microwaves, AC Units, washers, dryers, phones, Tablets, TVs, industrial electronic components, screens for iPhones, speakers, soundbars, phone apps, software layers, operating systems....

they make a lot of shit.

Just like LG. That's what a conglomerate does.

 

[Walpurgis]

A number of years ago I delivered appliances, for 7 years, and you'd be surprised how often this kind of thing happens. Samsung is only getting thrown under the bus because of the recent shit with the note 7.

These machines are often balanced with concrete blocks, shocks, and springs.. if any of those fail, especially on high spin speeds, it will self-destruct.

Some of the high end (read: stupidly expensive) models have sensors that shut down the machine if it detects an imbalance with the drum. Seems this one didn't have that.

Edit: and yes, I have seem some catch fire. Faulty wiring or water leaks.

Not sure about the one in the OP but the new Samsung top loaders do have that. It stopped one of my washes mid-load telling me to rebalance. It wasn't that expensive either. We got it for like $600-700.

 

[frankie_baby]

Those stores aren't in the UK. I honestly don't remember there being a Samsung washing machine when I bought my current one, that was maybe 8 years ago.

I got a samsung washing machine in the UK about 5 years ago, absolutely brilliant machine

 

[Atomic Playboy]

Shit, it just occurred to me that our landlady installed a new Samsung washer/dryer combo unit a couple months ago. Guess I'll be coming home to a crater here sooner or later.

 

[entremet]

I could tell who owned or owns homes on this thread lol.

Samsung has been making appliances for a bit now.

 

[ClosingADoor]

Not sure about the one in the OP but the new Samsung top loaders do have that. It stopped one of my washes mid-load telling me to rebalance. It wasn't that expensive either. We got it for like $600-700.

That's pretty expensive compared to cheaper models. You can get washing machines for as low as € 250 or so.

Got one of those. Until the rubbers burned through within 2 years and there was smoke coming from the room. Then got a more expensive (Samsung) one that has been going strong for 6 years or so.

 

[Bronetta]

Samsung more like Explodesung mirite?

 

[Kaako]

Samsung and their explosive products lineup set the fucking world on fire this year.

 

[clav]

Looks like the dampers or hydraulics broke, which imbalances the washer under spinning operation and launches the washer into the closest object.

LG (who makes some Kenmore washers) had a similar problem in the past: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/lg-recalls-top-loading-washing-machines-due-to-risk-of-injury

 

[frankie_baby]

Top loading washing machines with agitators are still the most sold style of washing machine. Because of cost.

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/...gitator-washers-still-tops-in-sales/index.htm



There's nothing "wrong" with them. They are less energy and water efficient.

Must be an american thing then, haven't seen them in the UK really since i was a small child

 

[Riptwo]

1 of the 3 Samsung appliances that came with my house has already crapped out within two years, but on the plus side, it didn't explode. Here's hoping that the dishwasher and fridge don't combust on me now.

 

[BitStyle]

Why are Samsung continuing to set up us the bomb? There's something going on there...

I was just about to buy a Samsung washer a couple of months ago. Good thing I went with Whirlpool instead

 

[Maintenance]

Just wait until a Gear VR explodes on someone's head. That'll be the story.

Daredevil reboot.

 

[FStop7]

The commission suggested people use only the delicate cycle to wash bedding

GAF is safe, then.

 

[Ty4on]

What's wrong with a top loader?

Much less efficient. A front loader needs less water and electricity and can spin faster.

Almost every washer is a front loader in Europe. Top loaders here are usually like this (same principle as a front loader):

 

[Xilo]

Maybe I have missed it, but is the government possibly thinking about investigating Samsung yet? I really hope so.

 

[MIMIC]

LMAO wow.

 

[gutter_trash]

just toss the Note 7 in the washer

Spoiler

I hope my HDTV doesn't blow up, it's a Samsung LOL

 

[MCN]

Are Samsung literally making their products out of dynamite or something?

 

[friskykillface]

Now I'm shook about buying a Samsung 4K tv lol
Welp

 

[MCN]

Now I'm shook about buying a Samsung 4K tv lol
Welp

More like a 4kt bomb, amirite?

 

[EstoyBlackWaldo]

Samsung make washing machines?

The fuck...

They also have a division in the clothing industry as distribution investors. You'll find a lot of these companies/corporations overlap in multiple markets.