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Brand: IFB
IFB 7 kg 5 Star Front Load Washing Machine (SERENA MSN 7012K CMS)
7 kg 5-star fully automatic front load washing machine
8.2/10
Our editorial score
Very good — recommended
A family of three or four
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About this washing machine
- Front-load drum: the gentlest wash on clothes and the lowest water use per kg
- In-built heater for hot washes — helps with hard water, oil stains and hygiene
- Inverter/direct-drive motor: quieter, fewer moving parts to wear
- 5-star BEE rating — lower electricity use
- 1200 rpm spin gets clothes drier, so they line-dry faster
How it scores
Wash performance8.7
Build & motor7.9
Value for money7.3
Electricity & water9.0
Service network8.4
Catalogue listing — not a hands-on review
We have not tested this unit. The specifications below are parsed from the manufacturer's own listing, the features are their wording, and the score is calculated from those specifications rather than assigned by an editor. For models we have examined in depth, see our ranked washing machines guides.
About this model
The IFB 7 kg 5 Star Front Load Washing Machine (SERENA MSN 7012K CMS) is a 7 kg fully automatic front load at ₹37,216 (MRP ₹42,290), price checked 2026-09-30.
A family of three or four is the household this capacity suits. Front loaders wash most gently and use the least water, but run long cycles.
This is a catalogue listing, not a hands-on review: every figure comes from IFB's published information (ifbappliances.com listing + product page (spec table, schema.org Offer)), and the score is calculated from those specifications. Compare the Amazon and Flipkart prices before you buy — sale prices are often lower.
Manufacturer's stated features
- Front-load drum: the gentlest wash on clothes and the lowest water use per kg
- In-built heater for hot washes — helps with hard water, oil stains and hygiene
- Inverter/direct-drive motor: quieter, fewer moving parts to wear
- 5-star BEE rating — lower electricity use
- 1200 rpm spin gets clothes drier, so they line-dry faster
Worth noting
- Longer cycles (often 1-2+ hours) and needs front-load detergent
When this is not a good choice
Every condition below is derived from this product's published specifications and from how it compares with the washing machines we track — so you can check each one against your own room, supply or budget rather than take our word for it.
You live outside a metro or a major service town
IFB's service network is rated good rather than excellent. Spare parts and callout times decide how a washing machine holds up over the years, so check service for your pin code before you buy.
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Full specifications
| Type | Fully automatic front load |
|---|---|
| Wash capacity | 7 kg |
| BEE star rating | 5 star |
| Max spin speed | 1200 rpm |
| Motor | Inverter / direct drive |
| In-built heater | Yes |
| Steam wash | Yes |
| Wi-Fi / app control | Yes |
| Wash programmes | 11 |
| Model number | SERENA MSN 7012K CMS |
| Price source | ifbappliances.com listing + product page (spec table, schema.org Offer) |
Specifications are from manufacturer literature and were checked at the last price-verification date. Brands occasionally revise stage counts, tank sizes and warranty terms without changing the model name — confirm against the current listing before purchasing.
About IFB
Best known for washing machines, and a comparatively recent entrant in refrigerators. The engineering intent is serious — IFB's frost-free models use multi-airflow cooling and reasonably generous freezer volumes — but the range is young and the buying case rests largely on IFB's genuinely good service reputation from its laundry business rather than on a track record in cooling.
Service: goodPrice band: midHQ: Kolkata, West Bengal
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