Local electronics giant Walton has released three new models of automatic washing machine featuring eco-friendly, energy-efficient, and front loading system.
The company unveiled the washing machines, having the capacity of 6.0 kg, 7.0 kg, and 9.0 kg, at a programme held at its corporate office in the capital on Saturday, says a press release received on Sunday.
The ceremony was attended by Walton Group’s Executive Directors Nazrul Islam Sarker, Mohammad Rayhan, and Dr Md Shakhawat Hossen, Deputy Operative Director Mujahidul Islam, Home Appliances Dept’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Atiqul Islam, and Additional Director Khairul Bashar.
Speaking at the event, Mohammad Rayhan said, “Washing machine is no longer a luxury good. It has become an essential item with the improvement of people’s living standard as well as per capita income.”
Walton Washing Machine’s RnD Head Khairul Bashar noted that these new automatic washing machines are equipped with third generation convex honeycomb inner drum, built-in inner heater, A triple plus (A+++) energy efficiency, 140-degree wide angel super large door, noise free function, eco-friendly anti-bacterial door seal, fuzzy control system, overheating control, child lock function etc.
Among the new models, the washing machine with 9 kg capacity comes with inverter technology and thus it will be 40 per cent more energy-efficient, said the release.
At present, Walton is manufacturing and marketing a total of 13 models of washing machine with different capacities. Prices of the semi-automatic models within the capacity of 7.5 kg to 9 kg are set between Tk 13,000 and Tk 14,000 while the automatic washing machine within the capacity of 6 to 12.5 kg are priced between Tk 22,000 and Tk 45,000.
Customers can buy Walton washing machine at installment with only 20 per cent down-payment system.
The company is providing five years warranty for the motors, three years warranty for other spare parts, and five years home after sales services.
