The Whirlpool appliance manufacturer is positioned as a brand from the USA. But over 70% of production facilities are located in other countries. Models assembled in Germany, Slovenia and Italy deserve the greatest customer confidence. In Russia, you can buy a domestic-made Virpul machine.
Based on customer and appliance reviews, we have compiled a review of 2019 models, we hope this will help you make a choice in favor of a specific washing machine.
Vertical Whirlpool cars
TDLR 70220
A freestanding vertical loading machine, compact dimensions 40x60x90. Ideal for small spaces.
Characteristics of the machine:
- The maximum load of dry laundry for high-quality washing is 7 kg. Another plus is the washing of pillows, blankets, which is suitable for allergy sufferers and families with small children, animals.
- There is a function of additional loading of linen.
- The digital display shows the washing parameters, the process time is indicated.
- Quiet operation up to 54 dB.
- It is due to the motor that the weight of dry laundry in the drum is determined and further calculation of all program indicators, including the elimination of imbalances during washing and spinning.
- Economical energy class A *. It consumes 0.13 kWh / kg per cycle.
- By quality, washing efficiency belongs to the A-class.
- Class B spin efficiency.
- Maximum drum rotation speed during spinning up to 1200 rpm. Noise level up to 76 dB.
- Full-level safety: from leaks of a hose and the case.
- Protection from the "help" of children.
- Foaming level control.
- Automatic washing programs - 14.
- Additional functions include a delayed start up to 24 hours.
- There is an automatic positioning of the drum, no need to manually bring the drum flaps to the hatch.
All listed characteristics are estimated by the manufacturer in .
Cons according to customer reviews:
- Roller wheels. If you do not set it immediately according to the level, then the machine will begin to vibrate and "jump". And only 2 out of 4 legs are allocated for adjustment, which is very inconvenient!
- Inappropriate location of the powder section. It is on the door and water remains in it. If you do not drain it, then it pours into dry laundry.
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AWE 1066
TOP budget model costing . The difference from the previous TOP model is not only in cost, but also in technical characteristics.
Difference from TDLR 70220:
- Lower energy class - A +.
- Consumes 48 l of water per wash cycle.
- The lower spin class is C. This means that the laundry comes out with a moisture content of up to 65%.
- The maximum spin speed threshold is 1000 rpm. That, in principle, is sufficient for wringing out both cotton and synthetic fabrics.
- There is no speed selection function, only preset for a specific mode.
- There is no complete protection, only for the case against leaks.
- Delayed start by 12 hours.
- Maximum load 6 kg with the same dimensions.
- No display.
- Motor without direct drive.
- No additional child protection.
- There is no economical work program.
- Higher noise level during washing up to 59 dB.
- The drum is not auto-positioned.
- Sash without a soft opening mechanism.
Positive feedback:
- First of all, the cost. For modern and multifunctional equipment - inexpensive.
- Compactness, ease of management. Everything is already preinstalled, you don't need to deal with programs.
Cons:
- An inadequate quick wash program, instead of the specified 15 minutes, washes 60 minutes.
- The inability to independently change the temperature parameters.
- If the laundry has gotten into a ball, you have to stop work, manually straighten it, otherwise it will not wring out.
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Front-loading Whirlpool machines
Horizontal loading machines take higher places in the ranking for a number of advantages:
- Static during spinning and washing. Due to the large dimensions and the presence of stable legs.
- The entire washing process can be visually observed.
- There are free-standing and built-in models.
- Often, similar characteristics of typewriters are lower in cost than vertical ones.
- The loading door is made of double glass. It does not heat up at high washing temperatures.
Common cons noted by users:
- Loose drum mount. It often requires replacement and repair.
- Need more space in front of the hatch.
FWF 71251 W
The car received the "Choice of buyers" on the Yandex.Market resource. I liked the combination of functionality and price in .
With a depth of 58 cm, the machine can hold up to 7 kg of laundry. A great option for a family of 3-4 people. The digital display shows all the parameters of the selected mode and the duration of the wash.
The characteristics that determined the choice of buyers:
- Inverter non-drive motor.
- Energy saving. The model belongs to class A * and consumes only 0.11 kWh / kg.
- Class A washing means removing the most stubborn stains in a cycle.
- Spin class B - residual moisture from 50%. Cancellation of spinning is provided.
- The maximum number of revolutions is 1200 per minute. There is a function for self-correction of the parameter.
- Full protection: from leaks, from children, from a drop in electricity.
- Blocking from the "control" of children.
- The balance of the laundry is automatic, as is the control of foaming.
- Additional functions include self-selection of temperature conditions.
Users noted of the cons:
- Weak door fastening.
- Noisy at maximum load.
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FWD 91283 WS
Freestanding front-loading machine for just more expensive than the previous model.
What other differences does it have compared to the FWF 71251 W:
- Great depth - 63 cm.
- 2 kg more, the maximum load is 9 kg.
- There is a steam supply for washing dirty things without additional household chemicals.
- The programs include a quick, economical wash. Down clothes and silk, sportswear and mixed fabrics.
- There is a function to prevent creasing during the spinning stage.
- Added multiple rinsing.
- Added to the main compartments for liquid detergent.
Cons reported by buyers and users:
- You cannot set the temperature for all modes yourself.
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AWO / C 0614
The rating is completed by the built-in model of the car.
Specifications:
- Loading of linen up to 6 kg.
- Energy class A ++, consumes 0.13 kWh / kg.
- Spin and washing efficiency in class A.
- Maximum spin speed 1400 rpm.
- Complete leakage protection.
- Automatic control of imbalance and foam level.
- Extended washing programs - 18.
- There is a program for creasing and removing stains.
Users noted the following disadvantages:
- The set with the equipment does not include hinges for fastening the facade. You have to order them separately, but they cost from !
- The drum bearing quickly fails, and since the drum is not collapsible, the entire block must be changed.
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