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Thread Number: 25302
Who makes Whirlpool Duet? |
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| Post# 390102 11/1/2009 at 22:33 (5,282 days old) by ingliscanada () | ||
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Are these new WP/Kenmore front loaders actually made by WP, or from some company overseas? | ||
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| Post# 390110 , Reply# 1 11/1/2009 at 22:45 (5,282 days old) by lebron (Minnesota) | ||
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| Post# 390114 , Reply# 2 11/1/2009 at 22:50 (5,282 days old) by lebron (Minnesota) | ||
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check that | ||
| Post# 390116 , Reply# 3 11/1/2009 at 23:00 (5,282 days old) by favorit () | ||
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actually made by WP Europe in Schorndorf, Bavaria Look at this Bauknecht : it is close to latest US Duets Bauknecht was bought by Philips Philips household appliances was bought by Whirlpool .........so it is actually made by WP CLICK HERE TO GO TO favorit's LINK 
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| Post# 390179 , Reply# 5 11/2/2009 at 07:20 (5,282 days old) by favorit () | ||
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Since WP started selling Duets in US market, they were made in Schorndorf, even before they were sold in Euro countries too. If I'm not wrong just the Duet Sport is made by WP Mexico | ||
| Post# 390207 , Reply# 6 11/2/2009 at 10:10 (5,282 days old) by iheartmaytag (Wichita, Kansas) | ||
My new May-Pool says "Made in Germany"
One thing I notice on the pic above that is very different from the American model. There is a clean out door for the button catcher. On mine you have to take the front pannel off. BTW--I know there are some that think the Duet is a poor example of FL washers. I, not being a Whirlpool fan, love this machine. If this is the worst, it must be the best of the worst. Of course you can ask me how I like it in a few years, but right now--love it. | ||
Post# 390282 , Reply# 9 11/2/2009 at 16:03 (5,282 days old) by logixx  (Germany) |
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In Schorndorf there is the Whirlpool GLOBAL research centre for washers and dryers, where the high capacity washers for US market are made. Yep, I was an intern in the R&D department there. :-) And can you believe it? I forgot to bring my camera! *d'uh* Then again, some of these people were kinda like "Oh, I can't tell too much about it because it's secret!" And I always thought: "Yeah, like I'm gonna run over to Miele and tell'em..." But for those who'd like to see the production site: just walk in - no one will stop you; all the doors are open... | ||
| Post# 390296 , Reply# 11 11/2/2009 at 17:27 (5,282 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii) | ||
Accessable Button trap | ||
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Post# 390337 , Reply# 12 11/2/2009 at 21:15 (5,281 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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Post# 390449 , Reply# 14 11/3/2009 at 11:30 (5,281 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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Affinities are no-frills machines compared to Duets. They offer fewer cycle options and rinsing action is poor. They don't even have a "self-clean" cycle, which is one of the most fun things to watch on a Duet. If we didn't have space limitations in my laundry room, we'd have Duets. I loved the pair we left behind when we moved last year.
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| Post# 390462 , Reply# 16 11/3/2009 at 12:15 (5,281 days old) by iheartmaytag (Wichita, Kansas) | ||
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The problem with Electrolux i appliances n the U.S. is:
I had the Maytag Steam pair delivered with pedistals for half of what the Electrolux washer would have cost by itself. If you have unlimited funds, by all means get the very, very best. If you have a budget, then you have to buy and pray for the best. I have not had wonderful experiences with Whirlpool appliances in the past, but the Maytag I just bought does a very good job. It seems well built, and it is quiet, efficient and relitavely quick for a FL machine. Again like I said previously, ask me in five years what I think, and the opinion may change. For now I am satisfied. | ||
| Post# 390468 , Reply# 17 11/3/2009 at 12:27 (5,281 days old) by hoover1100 (U.K.) | ||
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Ahhh yeah the actual Elextrolux branded machines in the US a But the Frigidaire machines are all made by Electrolux too are they not? Compare a Whirlpool to a Zanussi (Electrolux made) in Europe and I'm certain the Zanussi would be better made and more reliable. Matt | ||
| Post# 390478 , Reply# 19 11/3/2009 at 13:04 (5,281 days old) by iheartmaytag (Wichita, Kansas) | ||
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But the Frigidaire machines are all made by Electrolux too a
Yes, and Chevrolet is built by GM, but you still wouldn't call a Cobalt a Cadillac. I think the Frigidaire and Electrolux machines are built on different standards. One of the biggest pieces of crap that tried to call itself a dishwasher was in my house when I bought it. It had a Frigidaire name badge on the front. It's sitting in the corner of the garage if anyone wants it. | ||
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