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Whirlpool Duet WFW94HEX[W]
 
Price range:
$932.40 - $1,079.10
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Summary: This Whirlpool Front-loader washing machine has
• 2011 Energy Star qualification
• Auto temp. control
• Auto detergent dispenser
• Auto fabric softener dispenser
• End of cycle signal
• Rotary dial
• Push button
• Stainless-steel tub
• Stackable
• Manufacturer recommends low-sudsing detergent.
• Comes with a 1 year warranty.
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About - Whirlpool Duet WFW94HEX[W]

The Whirlpool Duet WFW94HEX[W] is part of the washing machine test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, front-loading washing machine models like the Duet WFW94HEX[W] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.


Washing performance:
This reflects the degree of color change to swatches of fabric that were included in an 8-pound and maximum capacity test load of mixed cotton items using the machines' most aggressive normal cycle. (We do not use special cycle or option buttons.)

Energy efficiency:
This score is based on the energy needed to heat the water for 8-pound and maximum loads using a warm wash and cold rinse. We consider both gas and electric water heaters, and include electricity needed to run the washer and energy needed for drying. Washers that extract more water are scored higher.

Water efficiency:
This score denotes how much water it took to wash our 8-pound load and each machine's maximum load. On models that didn't set the fill level automatically, we used the lowest fill setting that sufficed for the 8-pound load. We then calculated water used per pound of clothing.

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About This Brand

As with Kenmore, Whirlpool has a number of lines: Whirlpool Duet HT, Whirlpool Duet Steam, Whirlpool Duet Sport HT, and Whirlpool Duet Sport. In the coming year, Whirlpool will be promoting and advancing the use of steam on more of its models across the line. Prices range from $800 to $1,600. Whirlpool washers are known for the wide range of model choices and the variety of features on those machines.

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Features & Specs - Whirlpool Duet WFW94HEX[W]
info Energy star Yes
info Stainless-steel tub Yes
info Auto temp. control Yes
info Auto bleach dispenser Yes
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User Reviews - Whirlpool Duet WFW94HEX[W]
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5.0
I love my new washer!
6/9/2013
Pros
Adjustable Settings
Clean Clothes Well
Energy Efficient
Large Capacity
Quiet
Spins Clothes Dry
Cons
Best Uses
Bedding
Delicates
Everyday Clothes
Heavy/Bulky Items
Towels
Comment:
This washer cleans the clothes well, spins them almost dry, is energy efficient, and is quiet.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
 
1.0
American Disaster
4/19/2013
Pros
Quiet
Cons
Breaks Down
Doesn't Clean Effectively
Best Uses
Comment:
The only thing more horrible than this product is the customer service from both Whirpool and its extended warranty department. We have owned the product for less than a year and during that time it has broke 3-4 times. If you are a new mom do not buy this product, it eats baby socks and smaller clothing items which get caught in the trap and causes the machine to clog. Whirlpool denies this being an engineering flaw and the warranty company will not service the product either stating misuse. Other than that it also does not drain well and has a moldy odor to it. I love buying American, but this company and its service represent everything wrong with businesses today.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
 
4.0
One year - so far, so good
4/12/2013
Pros
Quiet
Spins Clothes Dry
Cons
Best Uses
Bedding
Everyday Clothes
Heavy/Bulky Items
Towels
Comment:
I've owned this washer right at one year and it's performed flawlessly. I normally wash 2-3 loads per week. Nothing has broken, no error messages, no unbalanced loads, no odors - it's just worked as expected.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
Other User Reviews
 
2.0

(based on 3 reviews)

User has 5 Years of experience with this product
 
1.0
Wirlpool Duet Dryer
11/15/2011
Strength
NONE
Weakness
broke 3 times in 5 yrs
Horrible Product purchased the washer and dryer first itme the sensor went not not 2 yrs laster the electronics went they wanted to charge me $458.00 to fix this dryer has been a lemon do not purchase it
User has 1 Week of experience with this product
 
5.0
Good!
08/29/2011
Strength
Weakness
I likeĆ­t very much
User has 4 Days of experience with this product
 
2.0
Spin cycle sucks
02/19/2011
Strength
My girlfriend thinks the little blue operating lights are pretty.Yup, it's pretty pathetic !
Weakness
Spin cycle isn't stong enough to dry a 4' X 3' light weight, cotton, floor rug.
Just purchased a Whirlpool Duet washing machine (WFW94HEXW0) I'm sorry to say, for approximately $900. It's only 4 days old and I'm having a problem with the pathetically weak spin cycle. It can't get the water out of a small, light weight, 4' X 3' cotton floor rug. Tried a number of different settings including the spin cycle without the rinse feature two times in a row. The rug still looks like I just pulled it out of a bucket of water. In other words, it's so wet I can't put it in the dryer. Never had this problem with any other washing machine I've ever owned and I'm an old man. Can't anyone make a washing machine that works and lasts longer than 5 years anymore?
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