Whirlpool Duet Washer Reviews
A Whirlpool duet washer will make washing the clothes much more enjoyable. The front load high-efficiency washer is the new fad nowadays due to its water and Energy Star efficiency, but it also comes with a slew of other exciting features for people who are tired of doing laundry in a basic old fashioned top loader.
With current incentives offered to people that purchase “greener” appliances, including rebates from electric and water companies, the Whirlpool Duet washing machine is becoming a more popular model to invest in. In addition, you can purchase a matching Duet washer and dryer combo to get the most of your savings.
However, keep in mind that Whirlpool front load washers do pose some minor problems:
- The door lock switches make adding clothing during the mid-cycle tricky.
- Loading and unloading requires bending, as opposed to the top load washer.
- Some of the models have had leaking issues near the water inlet valve, requiring an inlet valve kit.
- They are quite a bit more expensive that the top loaders.
- A more common problem according to reviews: The bearings wear down within a year or so in most of these washers.
Top 2 Best Whirlpool Duet Washers
The Whirlpool Duet WFW9450W 27" front loading washing machine is one of the bestsellers with a 4.4 cu. ft. capacity that handles plenty of laundry in just one load. It comes in three colors: Cranberry Red, Lunar Silver and White. The 12 wash cycle selection ensures that each load is cleaned with careful attention; delicates do not shrink and color fabrics will not bleed. Various touch pad options, screen display, and a temperature sensor circuit allows you to set the washer and depend on it to wash your valuable items, from denims to delicates, with its complete fabric care system.
The Whirlpool Duet Sport WFW8300SW 27" front-load washer is also included in the top rated models, and it comes with top-notch reviews. Reviewers have raved that the 6-point suspension system keeps this washing machine quiet and virtually vibration-free. An Energy Star® qualified washer, consumers are also enthusiastic about the 67 % energy savings and the 60% water efficiency that the Whirlpool Duet Sport provides. One buyer mentioned that the Sport washed the first load of clothing brighter than her top load washer ever did. Other features that are cited in reviews and create convenience while washing are the 7 cycle selections, out-of-balance recognition, and auto temp control.
What Not to Buy?
Whirlpool Duet HT WFW9200SQ 27" front loader has caused various problems for people. This 4.0 cu. ft. high- efficiency washer comes with many bells and whistles, including the Accuwash temperature control, 6th sense™ technology to determine how much water and which temperature is necessary, and the Energy Star rating. Unfortunately, despite these, and many other, smart features, consumers are throwing a fist in their reports.
From error codes popping up that the Whirlpool customer service did not realize even existed, to various leaks, this Duet washer is not the one you would like to have around your house, especially when you live in apartments. One of the complaints said that the mysterious F26 error code was diagnosed by a service man as a door lock failure error, but it never went away, so she returned the washer and bought a completely different brand.
Most Helpful Reviews: Fixing Error Code
Another baffling code that pops up; the F11 has one reviewer punching the top right hand corner of the machine to reset the washer. They say that has worked and is much cheaper than having a service rep to come out. Yet another owner needed a service representative to repair a lever on her machine that caused a clicking sound. It was apparent to her not long afterward that the person fixed her machine with used Duet washer parts instead of new ones to save the company money.
On a good note for Whirlpool washers, for every bad review that their Duet washing machines have received, there are hundreds of good reviews, leaving it up to the consumer to decide whether they want to buy one or not.
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