Whirlpool Duet Sport : WFW8300SW 27 Front-Load Washer - white
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Whirlpool Duet Sport : WFW8300SW 27 Front-Load Washer - white
Customer Review: Does the job just fine!
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this set! I've had mine for 3 years now. Washing time may be longer but I can really do much more laundry in 1 load so in all reality, I'm doing 2 loads at one time. The spin cycle really gets A LOT of the moisture out so that drying time is significantly less (have the dryer that has a "moisture" sensing feature, so it cuts down on drying time if the items in the dryer are dry before the timed cycle, then it shuts off instead of continuing to run). When I first bought it, I was concerned about it not getting my clothes clean enough. This washer exceeded my expectations and gets everything superclean. I use less water, less detergent (definitely get HE, I made the beginner's mistake of using regular Tide...waaay too sudsy, had to do a second rinse!), and savings on both water bill and electric bill. My unit is very quiet, I kept checking on it when I first got it because I thought it stopped. My only complaint is that I didn't get the version with a soak feature, which I like to use with whites. I've found that I really don't need to soak as long as I use the Whitest Whites cycle with a little bleach or Mule Team.
As far as the complaints of mold....that's because those people didn't read their instruction manual which specifically states to leave the door open so that the inside can dry out to PREVENT the moldy smell since the drum is absolutely sealed with the door closed. The manual also states that you should run a Clean Washer cycle once a month which keeps it clean and mold/germ free. The manuals aren't just fluff...they're actually there for a reason, people!
I wish I could have gotten the bigger set but my laundry room is small and this fit perfectly into the space. I also recommend getting the pedestals. At $100 a piece you may think to skip them but you really should get them. Saves the back plus you get nice little compartments to keep the detergent and other things handy.
Customer Review: Awsome!!!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased my matching washer and dryer at sears and have this exact model. First I have to say this was not my first choice as I tend to want to purchase the "cadillac" of every home appliance. However financially I had to be slightly more modest with my selection. I am amazed with this machine and pleasantly suprised!!
-It is EXTREMELY QUIET and the loudest part is at the end when it is spinning out the water, it kind of sounds like a quietly-muffled jet engine..lol
-On the very first wash I did my CLOTHES CAME OUT 3 TIMES BRIGHTER than my last regular top loader.
-Oh!! And it BARELY USES WATER....It turns to the right then the left coating the clothes with the detergent water until it saturates them completely. Then it begins the washing process where it turns several times to the right and then to the left all the while it basically beats the clothes against the drum as it turns..Kind of reminds me of the old times when people would wash their clothes in the creek and beat them against the rocks. :) It is such a simple concept and yet it tooks so long to get here!
-The other thing I like is the detergent compartment...it has 3 places to put your detergent, bleach and softener and then you walk away, no going back to add the softener.
-Another thing I noticed is that when the spinning process is complete the drum turns a few more times to the right and left to loosen the clothes from the sides...they come out of the washer fluffed and easy to keep wrinkle-free.
I haven't found anything yet that I don't like about this washer....I am a hard person to please and I am tickled pink with this! :)
Customer Review: Works well for me ...
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased the Duet Sport in March 2009 from Lowe's at a special discount. So far it's proven to be a good washer for me. It is easy to use and my clothes do come out smelling fresh and just slightly damp which reduces time in the dryer. I've noticed that I have better luck washing smaller loads (especially towels) than I do with larger loads. I am a single person, so this isn't really a problem for me. If you have a big family, you may want to consider a larger capacity model.
I've had better results by running the "Normal/Casual" cycle over the "Quick Wash" cycle as well. I do leave the door open to vent and run the clean washer cycle at least once a month. It's in a damp basement next to a dehumidifier so I'd rather not chance mold or mildew buildup in the door seal.
It is on a concrete slab and does "walk" slightly ... I think that's because I installed it myself and didn't level it 100% perfectly. After some fiddling it seems to have now found it's spot and doesn't move anymore, even with heavier loads.
All in all I'm pleased for the price I paid for it ($300) and it is definitely a step up from the previous basic (Kenmore) low-end top loader I had before.
Customer Review: Good Washing Machine
Summary: 5 Stars
I had to replace a Maytag mini front loader that broke within a few weeks of purchase and Sears let me upgrade to this larger Whirlpool. I've had it about 3 years now and have never had to make a service call. I did purchase the Extended Sears Service contract which includes an annual inspection which I use. Maybe that's why I haven't had these problems. The Sears tech told me to leave the door open to allow it to dry. I've never had mold problems. I always use HE detergent. Mine is on concrete and it never moved. The only time I usually hear it is during the spin cycle. As for performance I'm very happy. I use the Whitest Whites program and my whites come out great.I had a comforter that had cranberry juice, wine and blood stains on it and all of the stains came out. That could be because I use Tide but it didn't always remove ALL stains in my top loader. I'm surprised at all the negative reviews but it hasn't been my experience. The salesman told me that new machines with digital components should be kept on maintenance agreements due to the expense of repairs. It's very Murphy's Law that I bought a 5 year maintenance agreement and never had a problem but I've been satisfied with this machine.
Vin
Customer Review: Love It or Hate It
Summary: 5 Stars
Wow....had my Duet washer/dryer for two weeks and just thought I'd check further on reviews and came across these at Amazon. (I bought mine at Lowes).
I have been quite impressed with the quality and quietness of both units....both have performed flawlessly. Washer is Energy Saver ranked and what is amazing is that the price for each was around $690.00....I was not about to spend $1400 each for Samsungs.
Pros: Price-performer, quiet, energy efficient, well-done controls, timer, fun to use; dryer huge; one of the smallest units (depth and width) out there
Cons: Washer is somewhat smallish (3.4 cu ft) but works for family of four; a little less flexibility in terms of settings (but works for us); need to buy pedestals (at $220 ea) as with all front loaders (if you don't want to kill your back)
Bottom line.....for about $2000 I got two units that rival the $3000 ones.