Bosch - Vision 3.1 Cu. Ft. 11-Cycle Washer - White

After reading up on the Bosch company (privately owned, large contributor to charities) and hearing rave reviews of their dishwashers I decided their laundry appliances were worth a look. I also noticed they seem to be the only brand offering a warranty longer than 1 year... 2 years on parts and 10 years on the motor. First, the packaging on this unit was top notch. It was well protected with sturdy cardboard braces on all 4 corners and foam with cardboard on the top and bottom all shrink wrapped. I was able to load this into my truck and transport them home with no trouble. Inside the washer was a box with new water hoses, a large sample of Woolite detergent, a $2 off coupon, a small washer bag (for washing delicate items), a quick start guide, and a full detailed manual. Four bolts have to be removed from the back that keep the drum from rotating during transport. Caps are provided to plug these holes. Installation was quick and easy and the washer worked on the first try. The 11 wash modes are in 3 groups cotton, perm press, and special programs. The first two offer a hot, warm, and cold option. The special programs include delicate/wool cycles, sanitary cycles (high temp?), and a few others. These modes are set by turning a knob to the correct setting. A secondary panel shows the time remaining and status of the wash cycle. The panel offers several spin options for drying depending on the need (max, reduced, and gentle). Last, there are 3 buttons two to set washing options Eco (energy friendly), Allergy (extra wash with water to remove any lingering detergent), and the Start/Pause button. On the top left is a trey that slides out for detergent and there are 3 separate compartments; detergent, bleach, and fabric softener. Based on my reading online we're using only a tablespoon of detergent in the wash and it works flawlessly. The unit is very quiet (I leveled it using the adjustable feet on the bottom plus its heavy) and with the laundry room door closed (1st floor on a tile floor) I can't tell its running unless a coin or something was left in some clothes and it starts rattling around. Per the documentation a full cycle uses about 13 gallons of water. I found most cycles take around an hour and the 4.4 cu ft capacity allows me to put a lot of clothes in the wash at one time. Clothes tend to come out moist (but not soaking wet) which makes them easier to dry after the spin cycle. My only complaint really is that the unit use plastic or composite which makes it look cheap despite having an MSRP of just under $1000.

We own a Bosch dishwasher and love it! The washer is just as good but we expected a little more from it! It is a little noisier than expected but since it's in the garage it doesn't matter. It uses less water than our previous washer, is easy to use, and partially dries the clothes in the spin cycle. We expected itself to shut off when done but it seems to stay on even when the cycles are complete. Overall it is a good washer but a bit expensive for what it does compared to other machines, especially when it does not have any extra features!

I have had this washer only a couple of weeks. However, it cleans clothes exceptionally well. There is a quick wash, shorter cycle, that is efficient. The spin cycle helps to cut down on drying time. It is so quiet you have to stand next to it to make sure it's on! The finish buzzer can be heard, but it isn't that annoying blaring type. Loving it.

I like the fact that this washer uses a lot less water and it gets my clothes cleaner than my old one did. But having said that...after less than 7 months of owning this washer, we had to call Best Buy because the spin cycle was not working. Best Buy was very responsive and sent a repairman out the next day. The repairman told my husband that the electronic board on the washer was shot. He had to order the parts so I have to wait a week to get it fixed. Thankfully the machine is still under warranty, otherwise it would have cost $600 for parts & labor. I thought maybe we had just gotten a lemon, but the repairman commented that Bosch washers have a lot of problems with the electronics & door gaskets. The repairman asked if we had purchased an extended warranty (we didn't) because the Bosch washers typically need repairing every 6 months to a year. After a lot of research, I thought that we were purchasing a quality washer. I wish I would have paid more attention to the negative reviews & especially to the people who have owned the washer for more than 6 months.

After deciding on a similar Samsung machine and arriving at the store to purchase it, I found this washer as an open box item at a drastically reduced price. Although many of the features were similar to the washer I had planned on purchasing the 4.4 cubit feet of space was larger so I bought the Bosch. What a great deal! Other than having to carry it by myself with my two younger kids (all 230 pounds of it) into the house, it has been a great machine and well worth the money. I highly recommend front loaders and Bosch is one of the best names out there. Saved enough money to purchase the extended warranty for it. Very satisfied!

I am surprised that this unit doesn't get excellent reviews from all buyers, I can only imagine there are some 'lemon units' floating around. Had ours about 3 weeks, so early days, but based on first impressions with regards to build quality etc, I can't see my opinion changing. For the money, probably the best buy out there.

Bought the washer on sale without the dryer. I was originally worried about the capacity, but it has not been a problem. It washes clothes like a dream and is super quiet too. Even better than my last Maytag. The height did not match the dimensions listed on the Best Buy website (don't know whose problem that is) so I had to remove the feet in order for it to fit under the countertop. Found out the hard way that the installers wouldn't install without the feet.

i am completely unhappy with this product. laundry comes out dirty....spin cycle is not consistent, clothing is either very damp or spun well.....the machine needs 24-48 hrs to dry, sometimes longer....water accumulates in the detergent/softener/bleach cups....always smells moldy whether the door has remained open or is closed....on at least a half dozen occasions there has been condensation in the door between the layers even when the washer wasn't used for 7 days....