New Whirlpool Front-loaders

[steve1-18]

I was at Lowe's yesterday and I saw a new set of Whirlpools. They are small enough to fit under a kitchen counter (smaller than the frigmores). The washer and dryer both have windows in the door and they both are hinged on the left (cannot be reversed). They are pretty Plain Jane cheap looking.

I would estimate the washer to be close to 2 cu-ft. The dryer drum is not much bigger. They are both made in Italy. They were so new, the price tags weren't even on them, yet.

I went to Whirlpool's web sire and they don't have them listed, either.

 

[arrrooohhh]

Whirlpool makes front loading washing machines for the European market. Maybe it was one of these machines.

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www.whirlpool.co.uk

 

[DADoES]

I saw this pair @ Lowe's today. Kinda cute, except that they are small. If I have it right, the washer is model LHW0050. It has rotary dials for spin speed and cycle selection, but they are electronic, and several pushbuttons for options and start/pause/whatever. If I remember correctly, there's a choice of seven or eight spin speeds. Both the washer and dryer have stainless steel drums. Sorry, I didn't write down the prices, but I think the washer was $479 and the dryer $399 (or was it $299???).

 

[brisnat81]

AU Whirlpool

Our FL Whirlpools are supposed to be Italian made too I think.

They look compact by American standards but they hold a 7kg load.

The webiste has finally been updated to show the new TL Whirlpools that are available, or TOL is much lower spec'd than the US TOL.

Whirlpool Australia | Innovative Kitchen & Laundry Appliances

Whirlpool delivers high-performance kitchen and laundry appliances designed for busy Australian families. From smart washers to versatile ovens, our proven track record of innovation and quality spans 110 years—bringing reliability, style, and peace of mind you can trust.

www.whirlpool.com.au

 

[foraloysius]

The Australian standards always seem a bit overrated to me. According to European standards that 7kg machine can hold 6kg. I have seen that with other brands too. Even Miele is doing that. Strangely enough machines with the same drum get a different rating.

 

[brisnat81]

Capacity

Whirlpool in the FL over here, put it down to the 6th sense technology to get the extra capacity.

In the dryer, one is 5 and 6kg, the drum is the same size, but they claim that 6th sense allows you to dry more in the same space. Whether its true or not, who knows?

 

[mrb627]

Lowe's Knows

I saw these at my Lowes today. I guess they had them mismarked because the sign said 495 for the pair. Probably should have bought a set on the spot, huh.

MRB

 

[christd1]

New Whirlpool FLW @ Lowes

Here are the details:

Washer- LHW0050PQ
2.9 cu ft
24"
11 Cycles
Built in heater
RPM- 800/1000/1200
Under counter or stackable
$697

 

[tecnopolis]

Looks like they are just rebadged Eurotech units.
I've trid posting pictures here on 2 diffrent occaisons and couldn't do it. I would post it if someone can tell me how to.
-Alex

 

[arrrooohhh]

No one has posted any pictures yet nor is there any information on the Whirlpool US website, but I seriously doubt that Whirlpool would rebadge Eurotech units for the US market when Whirlpool owns factories in Europe and sells these machines in Europe and other parts of the world under its own name. The Duet and Hettie is sourced from a Whirlpool owned factory I am sure they could do the same for smaller units.

Whirlpools Euro front loaders are much better units than Eurotech machines.

 

[laundromat]

Whirlpool compact front loaders

The Whirlpool front loaders look a lot like the Creda line made in Italy.I am not sure but Creda may be owned or a susidiary of Phillips who is owned by Whirlpool.The Credas are not that dependable----at least the older models weren't.They may have improved them.They are very attractive though and a 1200rpm spin is ok in my book.

 

[foraloysius]

Philips vs Whirlpool vs Creda

Philips (not Phillips) is not owned by Whirlpool. Philips only sold their white goods segment to Whirlpool. Creda has nothing to do with Philips and/or Whirlpool, IIRC Creda is owned by GE. I really would like to see a picture of those Whirlpool machines.

 

[christd1]

Whirlpool 24

This product is made by Merloni in Italy.

 

[lavamat_jon]

Whirlpool European Washers

Whirlpool products have nothing to do with Merloni at all. Whirlpools are made either in Italy or Germany (depending on the model - the 6th Sense models are made in Germany). Over here in the UK they have a 53l drum - which is referred to either as a 5 or 6kg capacity. 7kg is asking too much of it though if you ask me, lol!

Creda and Whirlpool have never been the same product, never have and never will. Creda used to be part of the GEC group, however now they alongside with Hotpoint are now made/owned by Merloni (aka Ariston/Indehit). Believe me, if Whirlpools were Creda, either Creda would be worth considering, or Whirlpools wouldn't even be worth taking one glance at...

Here's a link to a 6th Sense Whirlpool washer currently sold in the UK...

http://www.whirlpool.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1002&storeId=10054&catalogId=10001&spg=WPWASHINGFSFRONTLOAD&rm=WPWashing&pR=sku-product_id_859202715000&partNumber=sku-BundleProdPrintWP

Whilst, on the other hand, this is a base model with a dial interface:

http://www.whirlpool.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1002&storeId=10054&catalogId=10001&spg=WPWASHINGFSFRONTLOAD&rm=WPWashing&pR=sku-product_id_857051415230&partNumber=sku-BundleProdPrintWP

Hope this clears up any confusion :-D

Take care guys,

Jon (aka surgilatoruk)

http://www.whirlpool.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1002&storeId=10054&catalogId=10001&pF=WPWASHINGMACHINES&rm=WPWashing&partNumber=sku-WPBundleBean_PSEL&spg=WPWASHINGFSFRONTLOAD

 

[DADoES]

The one in the second link looks very similar to the Whirlpool at Lowe's. It has the little round door at the lower right to access the coin trap, a cycle selection dial on the right, and a spin speed dial kind of in the middle with a few buttons to the left of the spin speed control.

If someone doesn't post a picture first, I'll try to get one the next time I'm at a Lowe's . . but I can't say when that might be.

 

[arrrooohhh]

Does it look anything like this?

 

[christd1]

Picture

No, console is different, dispenser drawer handle/access is hidden by a flip up handle, different door style and pump access hole is square.

 

[christd1]

surgilatoruk

As I said, these are made by Merloni. These are rebadged Eurotech units (which are Merloni). Here is a site that should clear up any confusion....








Laundry Care Systems

Time. Money. Natural resources. Today's world demands maximum conservation. In Europe, it's built into products from automobiles to zippers. And now, from the Merloni Manufacturing Group-one of Europe's largest appliance manufacturers-comes a new line of conservation-minded washers and dryers designed specifically for Americans. A line that provides the same money savings and energy and water efficiency Europeans have demanded for years. With sleek European styling. Large capacity stainless steel tanks. Quiet operation. Plus the user-friendly controls you want. All without depleting the environment - or your pocketbook. Introducing the washers and dryers America has been waiting for: Eurotech.

http://www.waterinc.com/euro_tech.htm

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[lavamat_jon]

Christd1

If the Whirlpool Euro-sized FL sold in America is the same as the models sold over here, then they are made by the European division of Whirlpool, not Merloni. Merloni machines are completely different to the Whirlpool washers and dryers. Machines from both Merlonis (either the one that makes Servis/Eurotech or the one that makes Indesit/Ariston/Hotpoint) aren't even worth considering. Whirlpool washers and dryers account for a fair amount of our sales in the shop that I work in, and they are made by Whirlpool themselves. Those Eurotech's are sold as Servis over here in the UK, and are completely different to the Whirlpool washers and dryers.

But, even though it seems silly to me, perhaps Whirlpool are rebadging Eurotech units to sell on the US market rather than using some of their own products that are manufactured in Europe? If the Whirlpool Euro sized washer looks nothing like the pictures posted of Euro Whirlpool washers, then who knows...

Jon