Washing Machine Reviews

Purchased this locally, but sharing this review in case it is useful to anyone else. Even when I don't buy item on Amazon, I always appreciate the information that others share as I try to make purchase decisions.

This unit replaces a 12-y.o Whirlpool top-loader, which had some mechanical difficulties that made for loud operation. Right up front, the sound level is an amazing improvement.

Design: Attractive, clean lines, clear display. I like the front-load configuration, with some qualifiers. First, without the separate pedestal, you need to lean down, squat, or kneel to see deeply into the drum. Not bad, but a change from top-loader. Second, as dallas7 already noted, the access panel to clean the filter is near the floor, so without the pedestal, there will not be a lot of space for a pan under the drain hose. I don't find those things upsetting, and at some point may consider adding the optional pedestal, because I think the storage would help to... Read more

My circa mid-70s top load Maytag which had never seen a repair call began crashing during the spin cycle; apparently what keeps the tub stabilized had worn beyond tolerances or whatever sensed imbalance was going bad. Besides, its 1100 kWh thirst and reliance on about 40 gallons of hot or warm water for a clean wash was starting to work on my green guilt.

After about a month of research, a local big-box store killer sale price with a 24 month no interest payoff got me this new Samsung WF210 three months ago. At 130 kWh and sipping just a few gallons of cold water I might expect it to pay for itself in short order - relative to appliance ownership timelines, of course.

Not paying any attention to this class of appliance for so long, I was quite surprised by the technology. They're not just tubs of sloshing water anymore. Compared to the three push buttons and timer dial of the Maytag, the Samsung's cycle options seem endless. I am amazed that my dirtiest... Read more

Purchased locally from BBuy, used for 6 months prior to giving a review.

Pros:
1. Very water efficient. I was switching from the 5-yr old top-loader Whirlpool. This Samsung weights each load to determine the optimal amount of water.
2. Washes great even with cold water! (save on energy)
3. Easy to use, very intuitive.

Drawbacks:
1. I placed the washer in the pan (to avoid flooding the floor in case of machine breakdown - paid $20 some dollars at HomeDepot). The pan limits how wide the drain compartment door opens and as a result makes draining and filter cleaning somewhat inconvenient. (Cleaning is required every couple of months. I cleaned once, but there was so little debris/dirt in the filter. Given this and the inconvenience of cleaning, I will clean it again in 6 months. Clean the pockets to minimize the dirt in the filter.

2. Some water is being accumulated in the rubber sealant ring around the cover door - I am talking good... Read more