Customer Reviews for Electrolux - 4.4 Cu. Ft. 11-Cycle High-Efficiency Front-Loading Washer with Steam - Island White
Customer Rating
5
Terrific washer!
on September 29, 2013
Posted by: Aim
This is a fantastic washing machine. My clothes are coming out super clean, and it is really quiet. There are a multitude of cycles, but I had to get used to them because they were slightly different from my prior washer (which was Maytag). The only negative is that the spin cycle shakes the whole floor, and it reverberates throughout the laundry area and adjoining kitchen.
We recently upgraded our Maytags and are so happy we did. This machine has no problem keeping up with an active family of 6 ( 4 two leggeds and 2 four leggeds). I love the fact that I no longer have to go to the laundromat to wash our comforters and dog beds! Loaded with features, this machine has a setting for every possible situation. It's easy to navigate and even reminds the user when it needs to be cleaned. Our clothes come out clean with very little detergent. Overall, I have no complaints and highly recommend this machine!
The washer has performed extremely well in our upstairs laundry. I have loaded it to the max and it still spins beautifully without rattling downstairs (like our LG did) or moving. The features on this model are probably a little excessive but it is a beautiful machine and great for anyone with lots of laundry. Cleans everything very well. I don't really like the touch button release of the drawers but that is personal preference. I tend to shut them too harshly. I've had this for 3 months and the only issue I've found is that water tends to collect in the detergent cup after a wash. Therefore it is convenient to have a sink to empty it in nearby. We did a tremendous amount of research on front loaders and are very happy with our decision. Purchased an extended warranty. Electrolux has excellent customer service in our past experiences with their refrigerator.
This purchase was my first front-load washer and I was skeptical after reading other reviews for practically every brand sold that said that front load units get mold problems due to water not completely draining out of the unit. Well, this unit deals with that issue quite nicely in that it reminds you after a few dozen loads to do a "cleaning" cycle. I purchased washing machine cleaning tablets at the store so when the unit reminds me to that it needs to be cleaned, I just throw in a tablet and run the cleaning cycle. Also, after I'm done doing wash for the day, I wipe off the inside of the door and also the interior rubber ring located at the very front of the unit. This keeps everything clean as a whistle.
The capacity of this unit is awesome! Just remember on larger loads to select the "more water" feature. It has more than enough options but the simple thing I really love is the inside light. WOW! does this help in the evening hours.... Just remember to purchase He soap.
I can't say enough about this unit and how happy I am with the purchase. We paired it with the matching dryer a couple of months later and love it just as much! The steam cycle gets 95% of the wrinkles out, which can make or break wearing a last minute shirt to work. That cycle takes 15 minutes and is so cool - not to mention the inside light again. I never had a W/D that had lights on the inside!!
I really like some of the features of the Electrolux washers and dryers; however, I have had some operation issues. This is specific to the spin cycle on the washers. The washers do NOT always ring out the loads. After several service calls and phone calls to Electrolux, they replaced the main board on the three (3) units I have. So far, this seems to have resolved the issue.
Just installed this new washing machine and the "Install Cycle" error E53 came up. Electrolux customer care said a tachnician would have to come out. They only have 1 local provider that is closed on weekends. Horrible start to $1500+ purchase!
First let me start by saying that I used to hate to do laundry! Now, I absolutely love it! I LOVE knowing that my sheets are sanitized! I LOVE that the machine automatically adjusts for my pet bed and blanket cycle or my delicates or heavily stained items. I LOVE the fact that I can customize cycles. I LOVE setting the timer for my clothes to start washing an hour before I wake up, so that when I do wake up, all I have to do is place them in the dryer! HUGE time saver! I LOVE that my clothes come out practically dry, bc the RPM of this machine is a whopping 1400! The steam cycle is great! The allergen cycle fantastic! The Fast Sanitize cycle is perfect for my towels! It sanitizes in under an hour! There are so many features and one of my favorites is that I can choose to add more water! I know a lot of people are into conserving water... but I just think the clothes come out cleaner with more water... and I LOVE that it remembers the options I like. Seriously, it truly is the BEST money I've ever spent on any appliance... ever! I've owned this model since October of 2010 and I love it as much now as I did when I first got it. Absolutely FANTASTIC!