Customer Reviews for Whirlpool - 4.2 Cu. Ft. 12-Cycle High-Efficiency Front Load Washer
Customer Rating
4
I thnk we made the right choice.
on October 28, 2013
Posted by: Chris1001
from Honolulu, HI
Like many people I read some reviews before making this purchase. But the reviews were confusing. So I went to the store and compare prices, features and designs and pick this one. It's been over 4 months now it seems to work pretty good. People complaint low water level but I read on some blog that the new machines don't need as much water now. But the manufacturer failed to let the customers know. Everything after wash seem to be clean and the noise level is not bad at all. Only complaint I have so far is the main knob on the machine. It feels flimsy when you touch it.. I know it's not broken it's just not designed properly. And that's a knob that you would touch and use every time you use the machine.
This product is very easy to use. The settings are great and it is energy saving. The sound level is very minimal, which is a plus. The only complaint is that the size seems to be smaller than your standard top load washing machine, other than that it works FANTASTIC!!
I've only had this washer for about 6 weeks, so I can't speak to long-term issues or benefits. So far, it gets my clothes incredibly clean and has more space than I anticipated for the smaller model. It has the same potential drawbacks that all front loading washers have (the wet gasket, the occasional stuck sock, the noise during the high speed spin cycle), but so far they're all manageable and I'm very happy with the washer. Vibration has been very minimal, especially considering we've got it on a second floor and on tile (but it is stacked, which likely helps). The variety of cycles is at first mind boggling, but I'm getting used to it and finding myself using more of the pre-programmed cycles than I thought I would. I haven't had it long enough to really examine the energy savings.
Pros: Stylish designCons: Need a technical course to operate the washer.Example: Last week my wife screamed at me because the detergent was leaking from the drum (may be she over poured it). it spilled the floor. she said this product is not good, i convinced her that she has over poured it and finally the topic is subsidized.i was thinking now that for this issue the technology should have helped.How? when the detergent is poured and when the necessary level is reached, the shutter should stuff off or an indicator (a warning sound or a light) should come up. the excess liquid should drain-off or have a container inside the washer to pick the extra fluid. i am sure this use case is not tested initially. :o) Oppourtunity for the whirlpool designer to improvise it (Another item that i need to patent - just kidding).. Hope the review helps for the product improvement.
I purchased a Wirlpool Duet sport five years ago. The relationship started out fine. As time progresseged I noticed that clothes were no quite as clean as I would like. Then finally I heard this terrible noise. It sounded like a train going through the house. I jumped on the phone to my appliance guy,who recommeded this unite and described the noise. He told me the bearings are gone and can't be repaired. FIVE YEARS! No way! I never over loaded it there are only tow of us so how could that be?Well I will not be purchasing another Whirlpool Washer. I am moving on to the top rated LG.
I have been used to a top loader whirlpool washer for 20 years. When it came time to replace it I chose to look at the updated version of whirlpool as I had a minimum of service calls on my older washer. I chose the front loader and find that is so much easier to use. It does a great job and I feel there is less stress on my clothes because there is no agitator. Actually I look forward to washing because it's so easy to use. I am very happy with my purchase and find it's fun to do my washing