Reviews for Whirlpool Duet HT Series WFW9200SQ Washer

washer problems

Strengths: sanitizing cycle, clothes come out almost dry, great job at cleaning the clothing

Weakness: F-11 problems

When we purchased the washer and base unit we were very happy with its performance. Unfortunately after it went out of warranty we began having problems. The machine stops, usually near the end of the cycle, and a continual beeping sound and a F-11 signal tells us something is wrong. We believe it happens when the machine gets out of balance.
The only way we can restart it is to shut its power off at the circuit box for five to ten minutes, long enough to clear the computer's memory. From there we switch it to the rinse/spin or the drain/spin to complete the cycle. We are considering removing the base unit and placing the machine directly on the floor to see if that will make any difference.
If anyone else has had this problem and has any suggestions I would appreciate learning about it.

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Never worked well for me

Strengths: uses no water at all to wash your clothes

Weakness: takes FOREVER to use no water at all to wash your clothes

This washer ball the clothes up and spins/stretches them into oblivion while misting them with water. My clothes have become a bit prone to mold/fungus because there seems to be water in the bottom of the washer which never fully exits the machine...who knows what's growing in there...takes forever to wash a load of clothes and often stops because of imbalance issues. Does anyone know if there is a water level you should see on the door while washing

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I hate my whirlpool Duet front loader washer

Strengths: It doesn't bite

Weakness: Doesn't get things clean Is not energy efficient Doesn't handle large items well Doesn't handle large loads well Very poor stain removal qualities Uses too much detergent

We're ready to haul ours out to the front curb for the first taker.

I've spent 2 years tweaking the settings and don't think it's too much to ask that a washer clean the darn clothes. Period.

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Whirlpool duet washer

Strengths: NONE

Weakness: Will not start the first day code is F01

I bought this washer yesterday and had it delivered today and the drivers also installed it for us. So when we put our laundry into it and wanted to start it a message came up F01 this message came up every time we tried to start it and this is our first day of owning it.

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Great performance, but disappointing reliability...

Strengths: Great washing performance and very quiet

Weakness: After 5 months we noticed the tub sagging and laundry stay wet after high spin cycle: the shock absorbers were worn out. After 7 months door seal deformed and laundry get stuck between seal and tub

Bought is machine thinking Whirlpool would make a great washer as they used to do with the top loaders. The machine is built in Germany which gave me a good feeling.
Despite the great performance we already have had too many problems for a 7 month old washer. Glad I bought the 3 yr extended warranty!

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Good Price for a Good Brand

Strengths: Automatic preset cycles, Time remaining display, Self-cleaning dispensers, Auto water level, child lock, stackable for matching dryer

Weakness: Front load washer requires more bending unless you purchase a pedestal and during spin cycles the whole washer strongly vibrates, a lot of shaking going on.

We had a top-load whirlpool washer for more than 20 years. We thought it was a good brand and it was time to purchase a new washer that was energy star compliance. This front-load washer for the price of $850 was reasonable to us. This washer only uses "HE" high efficiency detergent. The price for "HE" detergent is about the same as regular detergent so that's not a problem. There is a display that estimates the time remaining for the wash. I thought that the washer shakes a bit too much during the spin cycles. That's probably due to the stainless steel drum that enables higher spin speeds for more water extraction to help reduce drying time.

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Fantastic New work aid

Strengths: Quiet, low energy, low suds, better cleaning,easy contols to operate, no dials to wear out.

Weakness: I'm still getting used to the clean, flat top.

I have just finished my Th load of laundry in my new Duet Washer. this is my first front loading washing machine. I did not get a matching dryer, but it does not seem to make any difference. The washer "feels" the load and does not require any guessing about how large or small of a load for which to set the washer. I love the modern look and the brightness that my whites are showing. The HE detergent requirement at first worried me, but I am able to buy the detergent the washer requires at about the same price as I paid for regular detergent. I am very happy to have made this purchase. Washing clothes is easier now.

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Whirlpool Duet HT Washer

Strengths: Works great, lots of wash cycles

Weakness: Can't use powdered detergent, sensitive to the size of the load.

This washer is great. It cleans clothes very well, and uses far less water than my old top loading washer. There is a cycle for everything and an option to add presoak, extra rinse and more or less time to any cycle. The problems I have found are relatively small but annoying. You cannot use powder detergent because it does not get rinsed into the drum. The timer doesn’t accurately display how much time is left, especially for the last few minutes, which take forever. The biggest problem I have found is the sensitivity of the washer to the load size. If your load is too small or too large, the washer will shake violently during the spin cycle. Because the drum spins very very fast, the washer almost seems like it is ready to fall over. This is only a problem if you overstuff the washer, with small loads the shaking is not nearly as bad. These things are minor, and overall I am very happy with my washer.

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Duet ripping holes in clothes

Strengths: great stain removal

Weakness: wrecks clothes (rips holes), balls clothes up

Have had holes in sheets, fleece, shirts, baby clothes and crib bedding. Despite having pictures of something physically STUCK in the dryer, Whirlpool is refusing to acknowledge the problem, and refuses to compensate.

BUYER BEWARE!

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Whirlpool Duet HT

Strengths: Size, quietness, cycle choices, low vibration, can be used on second floor.

Weakness: None

I am so pleased with this purchase. The cycle selections are great and the vibration is very low even on my second floor laundry area. I really like how dry the clothes already are at the end of the spin cycle. Drying time is greatly reduced. I love it!

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DOES NOT RINSE

Strengths: Gets clothes clean while leaving a ridiculous amount of detergent in them.

Weakness: Does NOT rinse the detergent out at all.

I have owned this washer for 6 months. While it does a great job of cleaning the clothes, it does not rinse them. I have soft water and therefore use only 1/4 the recommended amount of HE detergent.

The washer is designed to use so little water in the rinse cycle that the detergent does not get rinsed out, even after multiple rinses. To actually rinse the clothes, I have to manually add water to the rinse cycles. I manually select a Soak or Rinse cycle and then use a small hose to add water to the machine.

Two Whirlpool repairmen have inspected this machine and have informed me that it is functioning as designed. The last repairman finally admitted to me that, yes, the machine does not rinse well.

I have contacted Whirlpool and asked to speak with one of the designers of this machine, but they refused to put me in touch with an engineer. An executive secretary simply asked me to have repairmen inspect the machine. When I informed her that the repairmen ascertained that the machine is functioning as designed, she said that there was nothing more she could do for me.

I absolutely DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS MACHINE. If you own one already, take some wet clothes that have run through a wash and rinse cycle. Put them in a bucket of water and agitate them. Watch as inches of soap foam will rise to the top of the water!

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Duet HT Series WFW9200SQ Front Load Washer

Strengths: Low water usage, quiet, low energy, simple to operate.

Weakness: The washer was a bit pricey and it takes a long time to wash a load of clothes.

This is my first front load washing machine. The spin cycle is amazing, as your clothes come out feeling almost dry. My son and his wife purchased this washer and I used theirs to see how it worked and whether I would be satisfied....I am truly satisfied with its performance.

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Disappointed with the Duet

Strengths: Washes well, quiet, many cycle options, aesthetically pleasing

Weakness: electrical problems, durability

I bought this washer when i moved into my new home. As I live alone, the washer doesn\\\\\\\'t get excessive use--maybe 3 loads in two weeks. It worked really well for the first year. However, for the last year, just about every load the washer will stop and read an f11 error. Since it is mid-cycle, i am unable to remove the clothes. Sometimes i can get it to start again and finish the load fairly easily and sometimes it takes hours. My parents had a whirlpool washer they used for 20 years without any problems. I am disappointed to have to get this fairly new appliance serviced so early in its career.

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Whirlpool washer

Strengths: motherboard problems washer wont start

Weakness: motherboard problems washer wont start

motherboard problems washer wont start no one knows how to fix problem. error occures code flashes "fdh" washer wont start. repairman not helpful. cant fix without major expense would not recommend whirlpool anything. They knew there was a problem and dont stand behind there product!

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Worst washer ever!!!

Strengths: none

Weakness: Rips and tears your clothes, dosen't get the whites clean, and ties the clothes in knots.

This is the worst washer I have ever had. The clothes don't get clean and everytime I go to put he clothes in the dryer they are all tied in knots together which makes them very wrinkled. Now it has ripped holes in 4 shirts. If you want to keep your clothes nice, don't purchase this washer. Not only am I out the money I paid for the washer now I have to replace the clothes!!

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Piece of #$%&

Strengths: Good for Whirlpool's short term profits

Weakness: Poor quality for the price

Shakes like a bat out of you know where! Broken 3 or 4 times in first 3 years. Every time I hear it, I think there's a helicopter outside our house!

What a disgrace!

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Overpriced: Dryer doesn\\\\\\\'t dry and washer...

Strengths: Water efficient

Weakness: Nightmare to maintain. We\\\\\\\'ve spent so much money on these items. The washer vibrates so much and is SO loud. The dryer doesn\\\\\\\'t dry. You\\\\\\\'ll have to run it several times.

The washer handle fell off and it had majors repairs twice while under warranty and three times since the warranty expired. The insulation fell out of the dryer. I would NEVER spend the exorbitant amount of money that these cost again. P.S. We bought the pedestals and it never helped the vibration or noise.

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Whirlpool Duet HT Series WFW9200SQ Washer

Strengths: Price Front load washer Energy & Water Costs

Weakness: None

We've been using a top loader for a long time now and we decided that the time was right to switch. The unit requires you to bend down if you don't buy the pedestals (overpriced IMHO) but the energy savings have definitely accumulated. Otherwise. I'd recommend if you can find it for a good price on the set.

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Great washer, pleasant to use

Strengths: Quiet and efficient. Big volume.

Weakness: Needs special HE detergent.

This washer looks great in my laundry area. It has huge space so I can wash a big load at one time. It's quiet enough and doesn't have any annoying sound or shaking on the floor. It doesn't have light bulb in the washer, so you can leave the door semi-open to prevent mildew developing.

This washer requires special high-effiency detergent. It's more expensive than regular detergent, but is not a big deal considering the water and energy it saves. You can also get rebates from your local water/energy company depending where you are. It's a great washer. Would recommend to other people.

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Whirlpool Duet HT is Awesome

Strengths: Efficient, Quiet, Fun, and Environmental Friendly.

Weakness: None

Does a great job cleaning. It is very quiet. I like to watch the wash through the window. It has brought back fun into doing laundry. It saves a ton of water which is great for the environment.

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I'm not sure and it's brand new!! Only one day old.

Strengths: The clothes seem cleaner. The machines are beautiful.

Weakness: It makes so much noise. The dryer seems to take too long. The washer vibrates too much.

I was very excited to get a new washer and dryer as my old ones were 25 years old. The washer makes waaaay too much noise and it vibrates way too much. The dryer seems to take too long to dry. I have to admit, it is only one day old but I am disappointed. I called the store and they say that it is supposed to sound like that. I checked the second load and it was still waterlogged so I had to put it through the rinse cycle again. I do have to admit that I am still reading the brochure so I'll give it a few more loads. I almost wish I had kept my old ones. But for the price, I could not pass it up.

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Tub fills with water when not in use, every once in...

Strengths: The washer and dryer have a very acceptable job on the day to day laundry of a not so small family.

Weakness: DON'T REALLY LIKE ALL THE ELECTRONICS THAT ARE BUILT INTO THIS KIND OF EQUIPMENT.

I am trying to find out if anyone has had a problem with the washer filling up when not in use. We went to put a load in the washer and it spilled all over the floor. I was told that the machine has done it several times but never that bad. How can this happen

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duet set

Strengths: Double loads! Quiet! Clothes not wadded up! Washer time is similar to dryer time for faster laundry.

Weakness: I don't get to spend all day doing laundry.

I have owned a duet set for 4 years and purchased it at the advice of my repair man for my Maytag. I love the set! It really cuts down on my laundry time! The drawer/stands are a worthwhile purchase. Make sure the feet are adjusted properly or it will walk around a little. Overloading will cause extra bounce and retention of soap. This is true of any unit so don't overload. I especially like the high spin. The clothes come out damp which shortens the dryer time. This set has been maintenance free. I would highly recommend these units.

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Great Machine

Strengths: clothes are really clean, uses less water, very quiet and FAST

Weakness: Very heavy loads cause alot of vibration - I found that if you turn down the spin cycle this goes away, or wash less towels

I love this machine. Clothes are much cleaner, and since I hang many of my clothes to dry (I don't iron) I find that the clothes don't need any fluffing in the dryer before I hang. I have also washed cashmere sweaters, hung to dry and they come out great. No more dry cleaning. Great rebate from our utility company. I do not have the stands - don't need them and don't mind bending. Sorry I waiting so long to replace our top loader. I also purchased the matching dryer (gas) - and I just love it. Very fast. READ the manual.

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Whirlpool Duet WED9400SW

The Whirlpool Duet WED9400SW is a Super Capacity Plus electric dryer that features an AccelerCare Drying system with a painted steel drum that holds up to 15 pounds of laundry. An upgrade from the WED9200SQ, the WED9400SW offers 7 temperatures (versus 5) and 10 cycles (versus 7), including a damp dry, quick dry, and bulky items cycle. In addition, the WED9400SW comes equipped with a 140-minute...

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