Thread Number: 26703
Initial thoughts on Whirlpool Duet WFW9150WW |
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Post# 410179   1/28/2010 at 09:01 (5,173 days old) by aaronfitzy (Pennsylvania)   |   | |
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So I've run a few loads of wash through this now and it seems to do a pretty good job. The controls are pretty straight forward and easy to use, though the cycle select knob is on the cheap side. Pretty good wash action. This one has a spin speed of 1200 RPM's when on High. It can take a few times for it to figure out if its balanced or not and can extend the total wash time up to 15 minutes I've noticed. But once this thing ramps up...its smooth sailing! Luckily its placed on a concrete floor so noise/vibrating are not an issue. The end of cycle signal isn't a very pleasing nor loud sound, but its there. I'm yet to use the "TumbleFresh" option, but the purpose of it seems like a good one. Its no Miele by any means, but if I can get at least 5 trouble free years out this washer, I'll be happy. Aaron |
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Post# 410337 , Reply# 2   1/28/2010 at 18:26 (5,172 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 410381 , Reply# 3   1/28/2010 at 19:51 (5,172 days old) by aaronfitzy (Pennsylvania)   |   | |
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Yes, the washer does gradually go up to its top spin speed, it seems that if it were to just take off to its top speed it would balance out just fine, but I'm sure the bearings would be gone in no time. And my water heater is about 3 ft. from the washer and total hot water pipe length to the washer is about 7 ft. Why do you ask? Aaron |
Post# 410411 , Reply# 4   1/28/2010 at 21:12 (5,172 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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The reason why I asked about where the water heater was is just how long it takes before hot water actually reaches the machine. I purge the neighboring line that feeds off for the washer and then the kitchen sink in the next room to get hot water faster to my washer because my heater is in the garage and it's probably a good 15 to 25 feet.
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Post# 410414 , Reply# 5   1/28/2010 at 21:22 (5,172 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)   |   | |
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Post# 410417 , Reply# 6   1/28/2010 at 21:29 (5,172 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 410481 , Reply# 7   1/29/2010 at 00:54 (5,172 days old) by aaronfitzy (Pennsylvania)   |   | |
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Post# 410649 , Reply# 8   1/29/2010 at 17:04 (5,171 days old) by pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)   |   | |
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Post# 410696 , Reply# 9   1/29/2010 at 18:09 (5,171 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)   |   | |
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I do agree with Malcolm Even though these HUGE front loaders can hold A LOT of clothing, I think it's better not to pack them but load them modestly. I think things get much cleaner and better rinsed. So say you load the washer, and by the time things are tamped down and completely saturated, I like to see the drum half full or a fraction less than half full. Much more room to lift, drop and tumble instead of clothes rolling around on each other. I could be wrong though, that's just the way I do it. |
Post# 410956 , Reply# 11   1/30/2010 at 16:13 (5,170 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)   |   | |
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Aaron If you get a chance, can you turn your new Duet on the normal cycle and let it fill until it completely has it's max water fill, then pause, open the door, snap a picture. I would like to see if the newer Duet's use less water than my 5 year old one. I'm sure they do, but I'm just curious how much less. |
Post# 410974 , Reply# 12   1/30/2010 at 17:35 (5,170 days old) by pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)   |   | |
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Post# 410980 , Reply# 13   1/30/2010 at 17:58 (5,170 days old) by pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)   |   | |
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