Whirlpool Front Loader Washing Machine Reviews

Six-year-old Duet has had handle break off in my hand.  Luckily, I have figured out how to buy part locally and husband could fix this one.  (PS - The replacement handle, $25, has a lifetime guarantee.  Don't know why they didn't put the lifetime handle on the first time.)  Often the Duet seems to not fully spin the water out.  Friday night it broke completely.  I had to pull sheets out and wring out by hand - took an hour to dry.  Had to bail the entire washer out Saturday as I cannot get the cycle to reboot and drain.  Will have to wait three to four days for repair, I imagine.  Also,...

My Whirlpool Duet - top of the line (retailed 3 years ago at about $1,700 CAD - front loader makes laundry a very slow process. Oversudsing is a real problem and I only use HE detergent and use about half of the recommended amount. A load showing 40 minutes actually takes longer; when on the final spin the timer can sit on 1 minute for a very long time. Even when the cycle finally stops by itself you can sometimes hear water sloshing when you move the drum.

The seal is a problem to clean; the machine can quickly smell musty if any wet load sits too long. I try to wipe under the seal and dry...

I have a whirlpool front loading washing maching for 5 years now. I just love the washing machine. You use less soap than a top loader and it does all the figuring for you. You don't have to pick large or small load it does it all. The only problem is that when the maching spins it shakes everything. I even have the pedestal for it. I could not survive without it.