Peeping around CL and fleaPay find a decent supply of new and older Asko units for sale. Next to Miele Asko is or was one of the most popular laundry appliances in the NYC area.
What Do We Think Of Asko
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I liked their older units. I say older meaning prior to around 03'ish. After that they seem to be changing and now I no longer deal with them. I'm not really sure what or where they are today.
I liked their older units. I say older meaning prior to around 03'ish. After that they seem to be changing and now I no longer deal with them. I'm not really sure what or where they are today.
cfz2882
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asko dryer
i have 2009 asko air cooled condenser dryer and like it-i don't think it is as "high end"as miele,but seems about the same quality as the german built bosch dishwasher i have.I have the asko set up out in the garage where it can pull a lot of cool-ish air for effective condensing action-i have found the condenser matrix should be pulled out and cleaned every 10-15 loads(no tools needed,but job is just a touch messy)or matrix gets dirty with lint that gets through the filter and condenser effectivness drops off and drying times go up.Drum is quite roomy for a little 24"and this dryer can handle most of my filterflo or neptune loads.Dryer does seem to crease jeans more than my other dryers though. Bought the asko in "shipping damaged"condition and fixed it up.
i have 2009 asko air cooled condenser dryer and like it-i don't think it is as "high end"as miele,but seems about the same quality as the german built bosch dishwasher i have.I have the asko set up out in the garage where it can pull a lot of cool-ish air for effective condensing action-i have found the condenser matrix should be pulled out and cleaned every 10-15 loads(no tools needed,but job is just a touch messy)or matrix gets dirty with lint that gets through the filter and condenser effectivness drops off and drying times go up.Drum is quite roomy for a little 24"and this dryer can handle most of my filterflo or neptune loads.Dryer does seem to crease jeans more than my other dryers though. Bought the asko in "shipping damaged"condition and fixed it up.
Consumer Reports: Asko model 6532XXL ($1300) lands in the bottom third of the ratings. Washing score is only "Good" despite a 70-minute normal cycle. Vibration score is only "Fair". Total score is 63, compared to 84-88 for top-scoring models from Samsung, LG, Kenmore, and Frigidaire.
I'm guessing the XXL designation in the model number means it is a large capacity machine aimed at the American market, not a washer that will fit under the kitchen counter.
I'm guessing the XXL designation in the model number means it is a large capacity machine aimed at the American market, not a washer that will fit under the kitchen counter.
mrb627
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From past research...
The XXL machines are OEM by asko from a different manufacturer in China somewhere.
I recall being told that Asko plans to take the XXL assembly in house but I have no further information on whether or not that has happened.
A Miele dealer told me that Asko would soon pull the XXL machines from the market same as Miele did with the W48XX line.
Malcolm
The XXL machines are OEM by asko from a different manufacturer in China somewhere.
I recall being told that Asko plans to take the XXL assembly in house but I have no further information on whether or not that has happened.
A Miele dealer told me that Asko would soon pull the XXL machines from the market same as Miele did with the W48XX line.
Malcolm
The Chinese-made XXL machines were available here at our NE Furniture Mart. Easy enough to spot on the sales floor, they made the real Asko-built units avert their eyes and begin to inch away from their larger cousins by-marriage.
The CU ratings are interesting but, as always, do raise questions about their methods and ideology in testing. Comparing apples to apples is great, but the capacity, drum and load sizes would make "one"
wonder if they were indeed tested on equal footing. Water temps, etc. in a cold-fill machine could differ greatly in the tests. Maybe you could call them and speak to the testing supervisor and report back? LOL I wish! I had great washing results with the Asko I had but I'm sure the water temps I used and what CU used could be quite different!
I would guess L wouldn't stoop to the XXL and is looking at the European models with boil-wash, etc. I've only had one set of Askos, from about 1999-99. I used them as a pair for a few months before giving them to a good friend nearby. Other than replace a broken shock and rewire the cut cord for the dryer, they required no other service for nearly 5 years of constant use. They were replaced with LG's when the washer heater went out, the only flaw in an otherwise working set. I personally did not like the air-flow dryer very much, too small and too loud. If I had room for only that dryer, I would come to terms with it but when I had the set here, I usually bypassed the dryer except for smaller loads.
I like the washer door seal and lack of boot folds on the washer - possible because of the front door-cover and separate door panel behind the machine front. This is, IMO, superior to all other brand's large, folded rubber boots as it gives slightly better access to the drum, no water retention, cleaner, etc. and the solid rubber seal will outlast a moving part many times over. That said, proper care and use will ensure good service from any boot design, as we all know!
I would imagine parts and service for the Asko will be easier to obtain, as mentioned, as the market penetration has been much wider and for a longer period than has Miele in most of the country, though in NYC it's probably a "wash" between Asko and Miele anyway.
The CU ratings are interesting but, as always, do raise questions about their methods and ideology in testing. Comparing apples to apples is great, but the capacity, drum and load sizes would make "one"
wonder if they were indeed tested on equal footing. Water temps, etc. in a cold-fill machine could differ greatly in the tests. Maybe you could call them and speak to the testing supervisor and report back? LOL I wish! I had great washing results with the Asko I had but I'm sure the water temps I used and what CU used could be quite different!I would guess L wouldn't stoop to the XXL and is looking at the European models with boil-wash, etc. I've only had one set of Askos, from about 1999-99. I used them as a pair for a few months before giving them to a good friend nearby. Other than replace a broken shock and rewire the cut cord for the dryer, they required no other service for nearly 5 years of constant use. They were replaced with LG's when the washer heater went out, the only flaw in an otherwise working set. I personally did not like the air-flow dryer very much, too small and too loud. If I had room for only that dryer, I would come to terms with it but when I had the set here, I usually bypassed the dryer except for smaller loads.
I like the washer door seal and lack of boot folds on the washer - possible because of the front door-cover and separate door panel behind the machine front. This is, IMO, superior to all other brand's large, folded rubber boots as it gives slightly better access to the drum, no water retention, cleaner, etc. and the solid rubber seal will outlast a moving part many times over. That said, proper care and use will ensure good service from any boot design, as we all know!
I would imagine parts and service for the Asko will be easier to obtain, as mentioned, as the market penetration has been much wider and for a longer period than has Miele in most of the country, though in NYC it's probably a "wash" between Asko and Miele anyway.
Thanks All!
Was thinking of the older Asko washers that were still made in Sweden. You can find them often for a song and have good quality. IIRC Asko started going downhill when Antonio Merlinoi (sp/) Group got their mitts on the company.
Thing is Askos don't seem to be the most long lived of washers. Five to ten years seems to be about right before the motor or something else gives problems. Usually this is nothing more than the brushes (on motors so equipped) and once swapped out things should work as normal.
One quirk Asko washers come with their own plug which goes into the dryer. If one wishes to use the washer alone the plug must be changed it seems to a standard American dryer 220v plug.
Was thinking of the older Asko washers that were still made in Sweden. You can find them often for a song and have good quality. IIRC Asko started going downhill when Antonio Merlinoi (sp/) Group got their mitts on the company.
Thing is Askos don't seem to be the most long lived of washers. Five to ten years seems to be about right before the motor or something else gives problems. Usually this is nothing more than the brushes (on motors so equipped) and once swapped out things should work as normal.
One quirk Asko washers come with their own plug which goes into the dryer. If one wishes to use the washer alone the plug must be changed it seems to a standard American dryer 220v plug.
cfz2882
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my asko dryer is made in sweden and does have a plug on the back for matching washer-my dryer was meant for north america,so has north american style terminal board but everthing in the dryer runs on 230v unlike american dryers.
Launderess - the current Asko units are still Swedish, I have just taken delivery of one of their modern 1800rpm units and have to say it is a superb machine.
Jon
Jon
Asko, MaytagAsko
I would only rely on the Swedish built machines, those uber sized models are best left alone!!
Again, you really need to ask yourself what you are going to do about servicing and parts, given current turmoil with the "M" word machines...
I would seriously start working ones charms on a local electrician / service engineer / old time schooler that would be interested as well as competent at repairing these older machines.
Jon, glad its all installed, start a new thread we need a new "M" word fix asap!!
My pair are 11years old now and going strong with no issues whatsoever!! I can do a 5kg, 95d wash from cold with 3 rinses and 1600rpm spin in under an hour!
I would only rely on the Swedish built machines, those uber sized models are best left alone!!
Again, you really need to ask yourself what you are going to do about servicing and parts, given current turmoil with the "M" word machines...
I would seriously start working ones charms on a local electrician / service engineer / old time schooler that would be interested as well as competent at repairing these older machines.
Jon, glad its all installed, start a new thread we need a new "M" word fix asap!!
My pair are 11years old now and going strong with no issues whatsoever!! I can do a 5kg, 95d wash from cold with 3 rinses and 1600rpm spin in under an hour!
Am Really Surprised At Some Of The Ratings For Asko Washers
Many consumer websites give modern Asko offerings fair to middling for washer performance.
Many consumer websites give modern Asko offerings fair to middling for washer performance.
Its like....
We keep saying, are you going to take the word of a consumer lab test with one machine and possibly having an off day - or people who actually have bought them and used them?
Again, which modern Askos, the Uber beasts are not a patch on the Swedish machines!!
We keep saying, are you going to take the word of a consumer lab test with one machine and possibly having an off day - or people who actually have bought them and used them?
Again, which modern Askos, the Uber beasts are not a patch on the Swedish machines!!
electron1100
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Mike
"I can do a 5kg, 95d wash from cold with 3 rinses and 1600rpm spin in under an hour!"
Does that include those difficult to shift stains in the re-inforced gusset area? ;-)
"I can do a 5kg, 95d wash from cold with 3 rinses and 1600rpm spin in under an hour!"
Does that include those difficult to shift stains in the re-inforced gusset area? ;-)
Lol....
One wouldnt know from personal observation, having never had the need to try - But I`m sure they would cope fine!!
One wouldnt know from personal observation, having never had the need to try - But I`m sure they would cope fine!!
Short washing time
"I can do a 5kg, 95d wash from cold with 3 rinses and 1600rpm spin in under an hour!"
Since when a short washing time is a benefit?
"I can do a 5kg, 95d wash from cold with 3 rinses and 1600rpm spin in under an hour!"
Since when a short washing time is a benefit?
One Odd Thing
Historically both Miele and Asko washers required 220v connections, but there are waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more of the latter in the USA than former. Am going by listings on fleaPay, CL, and other such Internet sites.
Whatever Asko did Miele should have taken a page from them, as it seems there weren't as many quibbles about installing/requiring 220v power for their (Asko's) units.
Historically both Miele and Asko washers required 220v connections, but there are waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more of the latter in the USA than former. Am going by listings on fleaPay, CL, and other such Internet sites.
Whatever Asko did Miele should have taken a page from them, as it seems there weren't as many quibbles about installing/requiring 220v power for their (Asko's) units.
"Since when a short washing time is a benefit?"
"I can do a 5kg, 95d wash from cold with 3 rinses and 1600rpm spin in under an hour!"
Since working 6 double bedrooms and 20 odd members of the wash-in group...Ha Ha!!
Does it need to be any other way??
"I can do a 5kg, 95d wash from cold with 3 rinses and 1600rpm spin in under an hour!"
Since working 6 double bedrooms and 20 odd members of the wash-in group...Ha Ha!!
Does it need to be any other way??
paulc
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donprohel
What's the point of excessively long washes? Those Maytag/Asko's do a brilliant job quickly. Personally I love the fact my Miele washes brilliantly and quickly....I would hate to wait 2 to 3 hrs to get a load washed.
What's the point of excessively long washes? Those Maytag/Asko's do a brilliant job quickly. Personally I love the fact my Miele washes brilliantly and quickly....I would hate to wait 2 to 3 hrs to get a load washed.
electron1100
Well-known member
Does it need to be any other way??
The display gives the answer:
High Water Level
no big secret high water levels mean shorter wash times, something i am now enjoying on a near daily basis with my aqualtat gone and my trusty old Hoover in its place.
The display gives the answer:
High Water Level
no big secret high water levels mean shorter wash times, something i am now enjoying on a near daily basis with my aqualtat gone and my trusty old Hoover in its place.
