Whirlpool WTW8200YW Cabrio 4.6 Cu. Ft. White Top Load Washer - Energy Star

Whirlpool WTW8200YW Cabrio 4.6 Cu. Ft. White Top Load Washer - Energy Star

Beware the Whirlpool Cabrio!
The "Ides of March" (well, one day later) is a perfect time to warn anyone considering the purchase of this washer about the multitude of problems it will introduce into your laundry routine (which you can read about in reviews of other Whirlpool Cabrio models on Amazon and elsewhere). But here is a quick summary, which should be all you need to run screaming from this machine: 1) Clothing wrinkled like aluminum foil that has been balled up and opened (If you prefer to hang the majority of your clothes like I do, you'll want to get your iron ready); 2) Items coming out of the washer with dirt and stains remaining, as well as with lint and even, possibly, small holes (like the one in a fleece blanket I washed on the "delicate" cycle, or the one in my daughter's shirt that I made the mistake of washing on "normal," even though that is the appropriate setting for a sturdy cotton fabric; 3) Cycles that take at least an hour on average (so forget squeezing in a load before heading out the...

Don't Be Fooled by Looks
I bought this washer in 2010 and in Dec 2012 the bearings were worn and I was going to have pay around $300 to have it fixed. It still worked but the noise on the spin cycle was so loud we had to do something. The repairman said it would probably happen again after I fixed it so I decided NOT to fix it.

I bought a new Speed Queen, a very simple washer without all the bells and whistles and I am very pleased. The salesman here in TX said he replaces Cabrios with a Speed Queen on an average of 8 a day. Hmmmm. What does that tell you?

Should last more than 4 years
We have owned the Cabrio washer for less than 4 years. It is spraying oil out of the bottom and sounds like a 747 taking of during the spin cycle. Whirl Pool is willing to help us out for $89 the first hour and $19 every 15 minutes thereafter. Fool me once...

4.6 cu. ft. capacity: Wash up to 3 baskets of laundry in a single load. The 4.6 cu. ft. capacity wash basket adapts to both large and small loads for optimal fabric care.

ENERGY STAR Qualified: Meets government standards to help conserve natural resources and save money on utility bills.

Unique Soft-Touch Impeller: The unique soft-touch impeller helps move clothes gently through the water allowing the H2Low wash system to provide better cleaning performance and gentle fabric care. To protect fabrics and fibers during the wash cycle, a specially designed material fully wraps the impeller vanes.

Eco Monitor: The Eco Monitor allows you to see the eco-friendliness of each cycle or option you choose. The display rates energy use to show your overall eco-performance.

EcoBoost option: Get additional energy efficiency without giving up cleaning performance. This option lowers a wash cycle's overall energy use by reducing water temperature and increasing spin spee

• H2Low Wash System
• Quiet Spin Technology
• ENERGY STAR Qualified
• Dimenisons (WHD) 27 9/16 X 45 1/8 X 27 5/8