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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 359 reviews

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    Rating 3.6 out of 5 stars

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89%would recommend to a friend

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Customers have good things to say about the 4.5 Cu. Ft. 12-Cycle High-Efficiency Front Load Washer's numerous wash cycles, quiet operation, and energy efficiency. Many appreciate its ease of use and the various features, including the convenient load and go and fan fresh options. The large capacity is also frequently praised. However, some customers have reported issues with mold growth, particularly in the detergent dispenser area.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise level, Wash cycles

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this washer!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    After my top load Samsung washer quit working after just 2 years, not covered by warranty. (don't let their 10 year warranty fool you) I wasn't buying another Samsung and I wanted to try a front load washer this time. I wasn't prepared to buy a new washer and dryer so soon so I couldn't afford the best of the best. I waited to review this after I've been using it for a while...I feel like it is the best of the best!! So far I haven't found anything I don't like, other than the buttons can be a little sensitive, I accidentally touched the front of the washer and the washer powered off. Not a huge deal. I ended up having to purchase the matching dryer from a different store since it was on back order at BB and I couldn't wait. I love it as much as the washer. I have washed and dried our king size bedding a few times with no problem. Love load & go, FanFresh and the drum light features. The wash and dry feature doesn't work great but that's not why I bought it. I think it's very quiet and everything comes out great. So so so much better than the top loader.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Efficiency

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It's worth it!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is an excellent washer worth every penny! Its energy efficient, beautiful, and easy to use. It offers 12 settings, has steam clean and ecoboost which is amazing. The FanFresh setting is a life saver, basically if you start the washer and leave for an extended amount of time FanFresh will spin the clothes to ensure your clothes stays fresh and doesn't get that mildew smell from clothes sitting in the washer all day. It works well for those that want to get a load of clothes washed while out at the office. the steam clean setting is amazing it really sanitizes soiled items and keeps wrinkles down. I am so glad I purchased this instead of a Samsung, this will last a long time. best purchases.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Features, Noise level

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A lot quieter then my old front loader. Looks beautiful. Has a lot of features. State of the art

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wanted a front loader.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this machine. It's very easy to use and has plenty of options for me. I have had a Whirlpool front loader before and I can't say enough about them. Love it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Wash cycles

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Dependable Washer

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I has many options to wash, just one click and it begins to do the necessary

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very Nice Machine

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It is very nice. I still dont understand how these can wash properly with so little water, but so far I love the machine. It is touchy if you get to close to it when it is off, as if your clothes brush lightly against it it starts up. I hang items over the top on a rod and have a habit of getting to close. Yes so far I would buy it again. Expensive but worth it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Wash cycles

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Whirlpool

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am very happy with my purchase of double washers and dryers

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great washing machine

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Lots of options on how you want your clothes washed. Loud finish tone so you can actually hear it throughout the house. It looks amazing and preforms just the same

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful Machines!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These products pair to my needs and best of all they eliminate ironing! I'd recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Wash cycles

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Washer

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I usually don't write comments but I guess I was compelled to write one this time as I understood how helpful they can be when you are out shopping and have so many options to choose from. Let me clarify that I am a genuine customer and not a paid blogger. I have had this washer for 1 month now and although that's not a lot of time but so far I haven't faced any issues, like many of you guys I wasn't sure about which washer to go for especially with so many options out there, however unlike cars I chose to put my trust with American engineering, design and quality. So far I have been pretty happy with the way the it's washing the clothes (after all that's the most important thing we buy a washer for). Certainly the chrome design looks great and the option to Load and go is amazing (very thoughtful, trust me you would love it). Menu is easy to understand, might take a while to understand it but self explanatory. Based on my research most people had complained about the issue of molding with the front loaders so as a precaution I keep the door open after every wash until the water dries up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth Every Penny

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My wife and I moved into a new house and needed a washer/dryer for our second floor. We liked the look of this washer with the LED lights and chrome tinted door. After 5 months of use, we are very pleased with it. It's not super loud and really does a great job washing our clothes, towels, and rugs. The fan fresh feature comes in handy when we forget to switch loads. My favorite feature is the detergent bin. I like being able to load up the bin and not have to refill it for several loads. I just have to add fabric softener each load which is easy. Funny thing is, I told my wife before we bought this washer that "why don't companies come out with a washer that you can load a bunch of detergent into so that you don't have to add some each load". Well, they did it and we got it. Love it. One thing people don't know is that after you're done washing, you need to leave the door semi open so that the inside can air out. You don't want mold to grow. We bought the matching model dryer and it's fantastic. Both are well worth the money. We bought each during a big sale so we saved a ton. FYI, you can put money down to hold sale prices. So if you're months away from being able to purchase the item, just put a down payment on the washer/dryer to hold the sale price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Wash cycles

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love The Fan Fresh Feature!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you are tired of having to leave your front loader door open to prevent that mildew smell, this is the washer for you. It has a fan that circulates air through the washer and dries out the inside to prevent nasty smells. We also love the load and go detergent dispenser which takes the guesswork out of how much detergent to use. Just fill the hopper, shut the lid, and start washing. It will let you know when you need to refill it. The washer has many different cycles to choose from and leaves our clothes clean and fresh.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    What a great purchase!! Well done, Whirlpool!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This has been a truly great purchase!! Often, there are regrets after any appliance has been used for a little bit...not here! This machine is quite, has notification tones that don't rattle the roof, and is so simple that even husbands will be able to use it. I purchased the install package, and those folks were professional, efficient, and had the job finished in no time! Kudos to them as well! The Best Buy staff helped with the final choice, AND they were really interested in selling me the washer for the best deal possible. They checked for me and price matched, then they got me a swell deal on top of that by offering me a Best Buy credit card. That gave me an ADDITIONAL 10% OFF!?! How many times can one say that about store sales staff?? Well done, Whirlpool, Best Buy and the Contract Delivery Staff!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Wash cycles

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Washing Machine

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This washer replaced a Kenmore Elite washing machine and it is simply perfect. I first purchased an LG Washer and it leaked (internally) for no apparent reason, Best Buy replaced the LG and the second unit did the same thing. This Whirlpool was my second choice initially, but I should have stuck with this brand (Whirlpool used to make Kenmore Elite for Sears back when I bought my previous washer). This is by far one of the best balanced front loaders that I have experienced. Big or small, the dynamic drum balance is stable. The wash cycles do a great job and I am fairly excited with this purchase overall.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise level, Wash cycles

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Front Loader

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This front loader is the best I have ever had. I had a previous Whirlpool but was much smaller because it came with our house when we bought it. I wasn’t sure I would be able to tell the difference but, it is amazingly quite and holds large amounts of clothes. Which allows us to wash more clothes at a time but less loads. It also has a lot of different cycles. Great job Whirlpool.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Features

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does a great job!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love the new washer. Great new features which make washing clothes easier.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works as it should. Lots of settings, but easy to use. Seems to take longer to complete wash cycles than previous top loader washer. Like the automatic detergent dispenser. Door can't be reversed like the matching dryer. Requires expensive pedestal to raise the side loading door to a useable height.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Efficiency, Noise level

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great washer

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great washer. Washer is quiet, efficient and works well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise level, Wash cycles

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Technologically Advanced

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Modern design with maximum cleaning efficiency. The normal wash cycle is faster than my previous 12 year-old Whirlpool front loader. Which removes most of the water from the clothes to make the dryer time also faster. The garnet dirt indicator releases from the soap reservoir the proper amount of detergent; preventing soap build up unpleasant odor resulting causing machine over use leading to appliance deprecation. It is also quieter. I haven't tried the fan fresh feature but I think it will be helpful to cleanse sports uniforms before going to bed and not having to stay up to put in the dryer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Wash cycles

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    LOAD & GO

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have always bought Whirlpool washers/dryers because they never let me down. This one, just like the rest is AMAZING. I was a bit hesitant at first about the Load & Go and didn't plan to use that feature...BUT I am now a MAJOR supporter of it! I LOVE that I only have to add detergent once or twice a month! It makes washing so much faster. I read that some people had problems with mold in the detergent drawer, but I have found that with all front-load washers, it's best to leave the detergent drawer and door open after done washing to let everything dry. I do that every time and have been doing it for years, it makes a big difference in the life of the washer.

    I would recommend this to a friend