Asko?

[vac-o-matic]

I'm not familiar with this brand, however I have the chance to buy a relatively new set for $100.00. Can anyone enlighten me on these, how well they work, repair issues, etc.? Thanks.

 

[mielabor]

I have an ASKO W6562 washer since February 2007. Compared to the Miele washer that I had before it is very lightweight and yet stable when spinning at 1200 rpm. It can spin at 1600 rpm but I have found that at speeds above 1200 rpm there is no real improvement in drying efficiency with this machine but it does produce a lot more noise when spinning at higher speeds. One complaint I have is that each time the water supply is shut off, and that happens many times at the beginning of a wash cycle, it makes a loud bang. Another (very minor) issue is that small items tend to fall out of the tub when loading the machine because there is no rubber sleeve between tub and door. I have had no other issues yet.

 

[timon90]

Asko is my personal favourite! Thy are VERY reliable, easy to use, and has many practical features! I have 2 Asko's in use here at my place, and I love them. I have a Asko 20003, and a AM60Excellence.
Also my sister has a Asko 11004, grandma has a Asko AM56 and my auntie has a W6461U. I really love them

You should absolutely buy the machines! Asko is great!

 

[hilovane]

Asko?

Hi! I'm a "newbie" to this site. I also have had an Asko W600/T700 pair for seven & a half years. They've each been repaired once(a drive belt for the dryer; a DC-motor component for the washing machine) combined cost: $450. Yeah, they're quirky (the capacity isn't quite what their advretising copy would lead you to believe;the washer has no spray or deep rinse; and on the dryer, just what the hell IS "butterfly drying," anyway?). Yet, I'm very pleased with them overall. They do a great job, and for the most part, I don't regret buying them, at all!

 

[chestermikeuk]

Asko or Maytag.....

Hi Rick, over in UK the Asko is sold and badged by Maytag, just the best solution, purfect appliances & branding...

Had my set 6yrs now and not a problem, sturdy solid machines, total flexibility with programming, all combined with Swedish Style....what more could you want!!!

Oh, and welcome to the club from over here, cheers, Mike

 

[hilovane]

Too bad that couldn't have happened here across da pond...

 

[rolls_rapide]

ASKO...

...also available in the UK, as "ISE".

Two ISE machines are available: a Turkish (Beko sourced) machine with 5 year guarantee. And the 10 year warranty on the Swedish ASKO sourced version.

http://www.iseappliances.co.uk/index.php?id=1186065672

 

[funguy10]

Why do Asko machines have a round glass door that opens to the side like normal front-loaders and then a solid door that opens down like most dryers have?

 

[rolls_rapide]

The ASKO wash tub appears to be independent of the shell of the washer. The porthole door is physically attached to this tub. The flip up/down door provides quietening of the machine, and prevents 'little fingers' from being trapped, as the tub will move within the outer shell. The Dyson "Contrarotator" had a similar double door arrangement. Some commercial machines have a similar 'door on tub' arrangement.

Other washers have a rubber door seal connecting the tub to the outer shell (with porthole door).

Benefits of double door design include lack of leaks from perished door seal, and lack of stagnant water traps in door seal.

 

[pulsator]

I've always liked the look of a machine without the tub boot, it brings the action closer!!! lol

 

[aussie-plugs]

Great washers and dryers ...

My brother has had the one at the top of thread for 10 years or so and it's still going strong. I've had my pair for six years and am quite happy. The only "complaint" is that I feel it should take in a bit more water on each fill than it does. I usually throw in an extra rinse at the end because of this. The washer is particularly quiet too.

 

[hilovane]

Another reason (or two) for the Asko drop-down outer door, is for use as a shelf when loading/unloading the machine. Another reputedly has to do with styling. In some households where these machines may be installed (such as in a kitchen, or other high-traffic area), the outer door helps create a "clean" or "flush" appearance. The older BOL Asko's (like my W600) don't have the outer door. I asked the guy who worked at the Asko dealer where I bought my machines about the outer door, and he opined that if the washer & dryer were to be installed in a "concelaed" location (like a basement; a closet, or an alcove where there are, say, folding doors)then the models with the outer door were all but pointless.

As of a few years ago, Asko stopped offering the "outer-door-less" models, as they otherwise were identical to those that had them.