Whirlpool Duet - Washer Dryer

Whirlpool Duet - Washer Dryer Reviews


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Overall 4 star rating3.81 of 5 (by 263 users)



Whirlpool Duet - Washer Dryer Review Summary

These Whirlpool Duet Washer/Dryer Machines are pricey but worth it, say our budget conscious reviewers. "The Duet uses 30 percent less water than the top-loaders and the savings was immediately apparent in our monthly bill," says one mom of three who values quality and savings. This stylish duet does the job well but, say many of our reviewers, cycles are extremely long. This family sized duet is quiet and efficient and worth every penny, say most reviewers. But be sure to check the warranty to be sure you're fully covered for defects. Looking for a washing machine or a clothes dryer? We have reviews of many of the latest models!
48% of people rated Whirlpool Duet - Washer Dryer as 5 stars
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25% of people rated Whirlpool Duet - Washer Dryer as 4 stars
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5% of people rated Whirlpool Duet - Washer Dryer as 3 stars
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5% of people rated Whirlpool Duet - Washer Dryer as 2 stars
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17% of people rated Whirlpool Duet - Washer Dryer as 1 star
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74% 74% of people recommend Whirlpool Duet - Washer Dryer 26% of people don't recommend Whirlpool Duet - Washer Dryer 26%
 

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5 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
NOV
30
2007

I never liked doing laundry until we purchased the Whirlpool Duet washer and dryer.  I never liked having to dig way down in my old over-sized laundry tub to scrape the last sock up.

When I first purchased the Duet, the hubby had a cow.  "You spent $1,700 bucks on a washer and dryer?" he exclaimed....

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2008 Writer
appreciate reliability, mom of 3

DeafMom
Chicagoland, IL
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1 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
MAR
3
2008

We purchased the Whirlpool Duet Sport Front Loading Washer in August 2007. The Model is WFW8300SW02, Serial HLU2935883. Rather than "Sport" this model should be named "The Jackhammer" as that more accurately describes the sound it makes. It is so loud that we can not hear the TV two rooms away! We can...

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reviewer 2008 Reviewer
appreciate reliability

noisywasher
Overland Park, KS
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Whirlpool Duet - Washer Dryer Ratings and Reviews

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108
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APR
14
2008

Picked the duet set when we bought our new house.  Love the large tub!  I can wash a queen size comforter no problem at all.  I also like the "delay" switch on the washer.  I have an on/off peak electricity plan and can program the wash to start during "off peak" hours. 

My biggest tip is to make sure that you clean out the washer filter regularly.  There is nothing in the manual about this!  The filter is behind the kick plate of the washer in the front.  You have to remove the kick plate and open the filter (have towels and a bucket ready cause there will be water in there!)  Open the...

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4 star rating
reviewer 2008 Reviewer
misslee76
Casa Grande, AZ



42
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appreciate reliability, willing to pay for quality, looking for durability

OCT
4
2007

I purchased a Whirlpool Duet Washer which worked fine.  For 6 weeks.  That was 2 months ago.  For the last two months I have been waiting for 7 parts.  They now have 5, but the other two are still backordered, with no estimated arrival date.  Whirlpool is unconcerned.  They even chided me for being pushy because there are other people waiting ahead of me. They also indicated that after the parts are received, it will take 7 - 10 days to ship them to me.  One would think that a reputable company would express the parts out after so long a period of time.  I even sent a letter to their president's...

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1 star rating
reviewer
NINETEENDANCER
Los Angeles, CA



31
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overwhelmed housekeeper mom

FEB
11
2008
My husband & I purchased the Whirlpool Duet washer & dryer when we moved into our home last Spring. At first the entire family was entertained by just watching the wash in the machine. Now that the novelty has worn off, I'm still impressed. I absolutely LOVE the high capacity of these machines; it translates to time savings in that it allows me to do laundry much less frequently. It's also great to be able to wash large comforters at home instead of taking them to the laundry mat or dry cleaners.

We opted to NOT buy the pedestals. Because of their high price, I wanted to try without them first,...
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5 star rating
reviewer 2008 Reviewer
MommyMagicRocks
Clarksburg, WV



25
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neat freak

DEC
12
2008
Whirlpool Duet washer and dryer, yes are a Green living's heaven, with the low water usage, low electrity usage, and low laundry detredent usage, BUT I would NOT recommend this product to any of my friends.  Yes there are MANY positives to these wonderful Whirlpool washing machine and dryer set and yes I am happy for the price that we paid, but again if they are not balanced correctly it thows everything off and it rattles and tumbles all over (ours are in stackable mode).  Not to mention if you throw your comforter in it throws the Whirlpool washer off balance and then you have to call a repair... review »
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3 star rating
reviewer
timbear
Owosso, MI



23
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willing to pay for quality, a comparison shopper, not rich

NOV
24
2007

I  bought this set when my 25 year old Hotpoint washer finally gave out.  It was a great machine, but had run it's course.  I found out that Hotpoints are not made like they used to be, so sad.  So I checked into front loaders because of all the hype about saving water and besides, they are cute and a bit retro with the round windows in the front.  I bought this set because Consumer Reports rated it #1. 

I love my set, only have a couple of disappointments.  I had heard that when I wash a load of jeans, that the legs would not get twisted together like in a top loader, but that isn't true,...

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4 star rating
2009 Contributor
pjgriff
Omaha, NE



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a green thumb, I believe in honesty

OCT
4
2008

This set is the whirlpool duets with steam. Purchased them in February of 08 for a whopping $3,000. Was it worth it?? Not really. I don't find my clothes any cleaner, the cycles are very long, which is the most annoying feature that they have, the clothes are so twisted and tangled after the spin cycle it takes longer to get them into the dryer. I used to like to let my whites soak for awhile before washing. This washer has a soak cycle but for only 25 min. and then it completely drains. It does not start automatically washing after soaking, you need to go back and reset by starting a new wash...

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3 star rating
reviewer 2008 Contributor
ajp
Mcadoo, PA



20
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JAN
16
2008
I bought my duet set about a year and a half ago.   In the third week of operation, one of the agitator blades on the side of the washer drum broke off!  I'm not rough on things.  In fact, I was putting in less than the recommended capacity of laundry.  The automated repair line for Whirlpool was awful.  It was going to take something like 3 weeks for someone to come out.  So, three weeks after spending $1,000 on a washer, I had to drag all my laundry to the laundromat!  Frustrated, I called Lowes, where I purchase the LEMON and they kindly took it away and replaced it with a new one. ... review »
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2 star rating
reviewer 2008 Contributor
Abby
Downingtown, PA



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looking for durability, value conscious, too busy to make beds, a comparison shopper, appreciate reliability, budget conscious, practical

APR
17
2008

I looked for over 6 months before I purchased this set.  We bought the Duet HT set and have not been disappointed at all. 

I read consumer reports as well as talked to numerous friends and sales people about the different front loading washers and dryers including all options and pros and cons.  I learned that many other brands had an issue with the seals on the washers needing to be bleached to alleviate the smell of "wet clothes" approximately 2-3 times per month.  I have had this set for 2 months and have yet to have the "wet clothes" smell occur. 

We have washed and dried up to 42 pairs...

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4 star rating
reviewer 2008 Contributor
Mthr2twinsn1
Caldwell, ID



19
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practical

SEP
10
2008

I purchased the Whirlpool Duet Washer/Dryer about 6 months ago, Loved it.  Now all I smell is an awful odor.  I have done everything to clean it..Used vinegar, bleach and so on. We took off the back drain hose and cleaned with baking soda and vinegar which cleaned out alot of gook. Nothing gets rid of the smell.

Now that I have been researching this, I am not the only one that has had this problem.  Other people have experienced medical problems such as their kids getting sick and not realizing it was coming from the washer because of mold. One person went as far as taking the whole bottom...

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1 star rating
reviewer
kdk
Hanson, MA



16
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not very handy

APR
12
2008

1. Tub size is great- very big. But I found if you filled it to capacity, even hardly soiled clothes did not get clean and things twisted majorly.
2. Great concept when designed to use little water, but does it leave your clothes clean or does it leave soap residue behind? Hmmm... maybe, maybe not! Didn't have one that was working properly to determine this.
3. Detergent/Fabric Softener Dispenser units are hard to use but you can get used to them.
4. Door is not reversible which is a problem for a lot of people. Go in wrong direction for the set up in most laundry rooms. The washer needs to go...
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3 star rating
reviewer 2008 Reviewer
tyrell713
Spring, TX



16
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votes
neat freak, appreciate reliability

MAY
24
2008

I bought the Whirlpool Duet Washer and Dryer in August of 2007.  I wasn't sure I'd like front loaders (worried about leaking out the door, etc). I'm so glad I went with them though.  I searched my reviews/ratings/repair issues on all the front loaders available at the time and this pair had some of the best reviews and was the most affordable.  They didn't let me down!!! I took the advice of the salesperson, washed all the clothes in the house one time each WITHOUT adding any soap, he wasn't kidding when he said I'd be amazed how much left over residue was in my clothes....they soaped up and...

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5 star rating
reviewer 2008 Contributor
elvenstead
Cold Spring, MN



15
helpful
votes
appreciate reliability

NOV
26
2008

Got such a great deal on the Machine  through Sears specials  paying less than $600(including the extended warrenty) we could not pass it up  and with the no interest for a year agreement it ends up costing less, after-all than the gas of driving to the laundry matt and plugging the machines.

We purchased the machine in May of 2008 and have had no regrets.  

The clothing is coming out clean, even my husband's grungy factory work duds. The water usage is minimal and the  noise factor is not bad at all - even when using the high spin.   We have cement floors and have not yet purchased the...

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5 star rating
reviewer
macgant
Houston, MO



14
helpful
votes
Mr. Fix-it

JUN
4
2009

We bought the Whirlpool duet clothes washer and dryer a few years ago; we were excited about the energy savings, greater capacity, and use of less water than top loading washers like our old washer was. In the last few years, the washer handle has broken; the latch that closes the washer door broke; the washer drum got stuck; the dryer caught fire because of lint that was collecting inside the base of the dryer, the internal computer had to be replaced, and washer drainage stopped working. We called Whirlpool's cutomer service for all these problems, and after a long wait, they told us that none...

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1 star rating
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jkellogg
Indianapolis, IN



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