Best Whirlpool Front Loading Washing Machines

Rust/corrosion not covered under 5 year warranty – Purchased this 8kg Front Load Washing Machine through Costco coming up to 4 years ago. After taking the front panel off to clear the pump noticed… Read more

the bottom of the machine had started to corrode under the panel. I emailed whirlpool with my concerns of the corrosion and was asked to send photos of the damaged. Then another email requesting full photos of the machine. Third email was a reply that the rust is not covered in the 5 year warranty. This is the response received by whirlpool. “The rust in the unit is usually not covered under the warranty. It occurs due to surrounding moisture and in order to remove the issue of rust, Maintenance and cleanliness of unit is must. Since rust are external issue not a manufacturing defect, we are unable to assist you at the stage. Please keep unit safe and clean in order to avoid further rusting of the unit.” It’s a washing machine that has water going through it at least 4 times a week. And the rust was covered by the front panel. The area has never been under water

This brand used to be great in the past, but now it feels outdated and stuck in the past—like it hasn’t evolved beyond the 19th century. The… Read more

so-called '6th sense' technology is completely useless and makes no sense. The washing cycle takes forever to finish, whereas my old machine completed the same load in just 45 minutes with better results. I don’t understand how this brand is still in business—it should have shut down long ago. I would strongly advise everyone to avoid it."*

A huge disappointment. Whirlpool isn’t the brand it used to be. The machine performance is average, but most disappointingly within a year rust… Read more

started appearing along the panel under the door. When we submitted a warranty repair request, we were told that we were overdosing and it would not be covered. Our previous machine was 15 years old without this issue. Disgusting that a brand would pass the blame for poor quality to the purchaser. Will never buy another Whirlpool product.

Absolutely stay away. Heaps of shit.. Go top loader in any brand. 5 years warranty not worth a stamp. Trying to explain to someone that doesn't speak English.