New Whirlpool Front Load Washers

[lavamat_jon]

“ I see a lot of Bosch 24 inch machines with broken hinges. They break right off the front of the machine. You guys need to get out in the real world and see what people do to washing machines”

This is just simply not a problem in the European “real world” where these 60cm machines are native to, whether from Bosch or other manufacturers. Of course they may accidentally break through extreme deliberate misuse and abuse, but this is a rare occurrence in real world use and certainly not endemic - even on cheaper machines with plastic hinges.

Perhaps Bosch specifically make different doors for the US market which are inferior, or US Bosch customers are extremely heavy handed with machines that they have paid a premium for - but I highly doubt either of those is true.

Jon

 

[mark_wpduet]

I wish the whirlpool front loaders operated more like the LG's with turbo wash... if they did, I wouldn't worry with the plastic/glass door... I've watched all the front loaders in operation on youtube and LG with turbowash is by far my favorite...the amount of water it uses for RINSING is so much better....but I think Samsungs do this too....but I wouldn't touch a Samsung.

I do know Whirlpoo is introducing new designs... maybe they operate more this way? I don't know

 

[magic_clean]

The plastic

inner door has been used since 2018. #26, they are not rebadged machines. Certain models have had the fan fresh feature for many years offering the overnight wash and dry for small lightweight loads. Using the fan fresh option kept the laundry fresh and effectively dried the machine interior.

Now it is being discussed with a renewed emphasis on its utility. Most models have a recirculating spray feature. Also, for several years.

-LP

 

[murando531]

The built in fan is nothing new. My 2017 WFW92 has the fan, capacitive touch controls, Load & Go, etc. It's just missing the recirculator pump that was added in the refresh design that's currently out.

I'm disgusted seeing they're going back to the hideous center knob. Their current models with the horizontal touch bar have been the most gorgeous control panel design on the sale's floor. I've been eyeing the 8620 set in white as what would replace my current charcoal grey 92 set, because they also have already had front access to the drain on models with the Load & Go drawer, and still have balance rings, which is my deal breaker seeing that a lot of manufacturers are ditching them. I suppose now, if this is going to be the styling they go with going forward, I'll just hold on to my set until they die and live with being sick of the dark grey color. I just know the day that I finally DO replace these machines, I'll never go with a color other than pure white. These dark colors look so early-2010s dated.

As far as the door glass being acrylic, I haven't seen a single person complain, and even in a condo we stayed at the summer that had a 5xxx model washer, there wasn't a single scratch on it, and you know good and well people are throwing things in carelessly and letting it rip with open buttons and zippers. I was concerned at first, but the door still feels very solid with a satisfying thunk to open and close, just like all of Whirlpool's current top-end model top load washers and dishwashers. So I'm not that concerned about it.

I just really hate that this is the new control panel design because it blends right back in with every run of the mill LG or Samsung. The current design has always reminded me of the electronic Lady Kenmores like my grandparents had, even the rectangle touch pads and the font.

 

[appnut]

Well, my 2011/2012 WFW97HEX was the very first direct drive Duet produced in the U.S. It had the fan fresh type of feature back then. Also had the liquid detergent dispenser cartridge. I didn't start using that feature until about a year or two before the machine needed to be replaced during the pandemic. I know I'm extremely picky, but doesn't appear you can turn on the tub light while the machine is running like I could on my old Duet. Andrew I fully agree with white only and not any other color. Yes, this new design peaks my interest.

I will also admit Maytag has introduced their new MFW7020 front loader and companion dryer joining the Pet Pro line (already had a top loader) as we are pet household. The thing I noticed, which I feel is a stupid mistake, is Maytag doesn't offer the front pump clean out acccess and I'm like, are you stupid??, and this is target for pet owning families.

 

[gelaundry4ever]

pet owning families

It's just a matter of time before GE jumps on the bandwagon of pet hair removal like Whirlpool, Maytag, and Speed Queen.