Haier Washing Machines

Washing machines and garment care are a fact of life in the modern world.

One of the leading worldwide manufacturers of washing machines for various domestic and commercial uses is Haier, out of China.

They don’t have the biggest market presence in the US, but their products consistently get a good rating.

Haier is, like a lot of Asian manufacturers, thoroughly integrated, producing everything from mobile phones to industrial refrigerators and kitchen appliances.

Haier Washers at a glance

Front Load

Haier is a new brand on the North American market, and is breaking in with some truly impressive washers! Haier’s “GREENWASH” technology comes standard; these machines are extremely efficient and every model boasts the Energy Star award.These stackable machines are very compact for their 4.3 cubic foot drum capacity and reportedly run very quietly (even with a 1300rpm spin cycle), making Haier washers an ideal choice if you live in an apartment or condo.

With touch pad controls easily navigating wide variety of wash/spin cycle combinations, these machines are as versatile as they are easy to use. Users report these machines handling heavy loads – and delicates – with ease, and a sturdy stainless steel drum will keep them going for a long time.

Haier also makes a very well-priced compact front-loading washer with a capacity of 1.8 cubic feet, ideal for those with shorter laundry lists. The only drawbacks to this machine are that it’s neither Energy Star rated nor portable.

Some things you’ll want to keep in mind:

  • Haier is new to the North American market, with no proven track record
  • Haier users’ testimonials have been overwhelmingly positive so far

     HBF1055TVE  washer HBF1055TVE frontload washer 12 cycles 1.8 cu ft star ratings
     
    • Style: top loader, COLOR: white, WEIGHT: 159 Lbs., OTHER: 3 tray dispensers, stainless steel drum
    • Cleaning: CAPACITY: 1.8 Cu Ft.
    • Cycles: 12 Wash Cycles
    • Features: autoselect wash/rinse, extended spin option, hot and cold valves

    Top Load

    This lineup, while of excellent quality for its price range, lacks some of the pizzazz of Haier’s front-loaders. Relatively compact and very lightweight for their medium sized drums (ranging from 2.9 to 4 cubic feet), these all white machines will fit just about any household.

    Haier top-loaders still throw a few new few great features into the mix, like child locks and a delayed start feature, allowing you to safely leave your laundry unattended – you can wash while you sleep!

    Easy to use electronic controls allow for a huge degree of customisation between loads, and by all accounts these machines handle all but the heaviest loads very well. Most Haier top-loading washers are all Energy Star qualified, and all use very little water or electricity.

    Some things you’ll want to keep in mind: there’s one exception: the Haier Encore GWT750AW. Although this machine is still a great performer, it doesn’t really stand out from the crowd, and reportedly doesn’t do as well with heavier loads as Haier’s other washers. With small to medium drum capacities, those with long laundry lists may want to look elsewhere as these machines may not be able to keep up.

    Lastly, remember that these washers only come in one color – white – which may not be ideal for your décor.

     GWT950AW  washer GWT950AW topload washer 9 wash cycles 4.0 cu ft star ratings
     
    • Style: top loader, COLOR: white, WEIGHT: 168 Lbs.
    • Cleaning: SPEED: 1000 rpm, CAPACITY: 4.0 Cu Ft., TEMPERATURE: 4 temperature levels
    • Cycles: 9 Wash Cycles
    • Features: bleach dispenser, delay start function, energy star qualified, electronic controls, extra rinse, extended spin, safety control lockout, stainless steel tub

     GWT750AW  washer GWT750AW topload washer 7 wash cycles 4.0 cu ft star ratings
     
    • Style: top loader, COLOR: white, WEIGHT: 160 Lbs.
    • Cleaning: SPEED: 850 rpm, CAPACITY: 4.0 Cu Ft., TEMPERATURE: 4 temperature levels
    • Cycles: 7 Wash Cycles
    • Features: bleach dispenser, energy star qualified, end-of-cycle signal, extra rinse, extended spin, safety control lockout, stainless steel tub

     RWT350AW  washer RWT350AW topload washer 5 wash cycles 3.05 cu ft star ratings
     
    • Style: top loader, COLOR: white, WEIGHT: 130 Lbs.
    • Cleaning: CAPACITY: 3.05 Cu Ft.
    • Cycles: 5 Wash Cycles
    • Features: bleach dispenser, rotary controls, end-of-cycle signal, stainless steel tub, structured agitator

     RWT150AW  washer RWT150AW portable topload washer 4 wash cycles 2.9 cu ft star ratings
     
    • Style: top loader, COLOR: white, WEIGHT: 130 Lbs.
    • Cleaning: CAPACITY: 2.9 Cu Ft.
    • Cycles: 4 Wash Cycles
    • Features: bleach dispenser, rotary controls, end-of-cycle signal, stainless steel tub, structured agitator

    Portable

    these are kind of hit and miss. On one hand, they do a great job of washing clothes and are ideally sized for smaller spaces. On the other hand, the series is plagued with slight faults, such as loose hoses that may lead to water leakage, vibration issues on some models and overall lack of remarkable features. That being said, customers laud the easy use and elegance of these machines’ controls.

    Of course, these portable machines have quite a small capacity – between 1 and 1.5 cubic feet. That’s just fine for one person or maybe a light-laundry couple, but if there are more backs to clothe in your household, you’ll definitely want to look elsewhere.

    All in all, these machines are great for their class and price range, and if you’re willing to overlook the lack of a little luxury, Haier’s portable washers are top performers.

    Some things you’ll want to keep in mind:

  • Very small capacity makes these a couples’ washer at best
  • Minor faults in some units (eg, loose hoses, easily fixed)
  • Very basic laundry options – “gets the job done”
  • May stop mid-cycle if load becomes unbalanced

     HLP21N  washer HLP21N portable compact pulsator washer 3 cycles 1.0 cu ft star ratings
     
    • Style: portable, COLOR: white, WEIGHT: 43Lbs., OTHER: stainless steel tub
    • Cleaning: CAPACITY: 1.0 Cu Ft.
    • Cycles: 3 Wash Cycles ( incl. Delicates, Soak, Whites )
    • Features: adjustable levelling leg, electronic controls, end-of-cycle signal, removable lint filter

     HLP23E  washer HLP23E portable touch pulsator washer 4 cycles 1.46 cu ft star ratings
     
    • Style: portable, COLOR: white, WEIGHT: 65 Lbs., OTHER: stainless steel tub
    • Cleaning: CAPACITY: 1.46 Cu Ft.
    • Cycles: 4 Wash Cycles ( incl. Delicates, Soak, Whites, Hand Wash)
    • Features: automatic power-off function, electronic controls, end-of-cycle signal, removable lint filtr, see-thru top lid

     XQJ50-3  washer XQJ50-3 portable washer 4 cycles 1.7 cu ft star ratings
     
    • Style: portable, COLOR: white, OTHER: 4 tray dispensers, stainless steel tub
    • Cleaning: SPEED: 690 rpm, CAPACITY: 1.7 Cu Ft., TEMPERATURE: 3 temperature levels
    • Cycles: 4 Wash Cycles ( incl. Delicates, Soak, Whites, Hand Wash)
    • Features: automatic power-off function, electronic controls, end-of-cycle signal, removable lint filtr, see-thru top lid

    Haier Overview

    Haier's rise has been relatively quick; they started manufacturing for export in 2002, and by August 2005, they were ranked as one of China's top global brands by Financial Times.

    While most of the "heavy lifting" parts of Haier machines are built in China, Haier sends partially completed machines to the US for final assembly and localization, with plants doing final processing in Kentucky and Louisiana.

    This "local assembly" also makes it easier for Haier to respond to market demands, and to get products into top tier retailers of home appliances, like Sears and Lowe's.

    Haier has put a lot of engineering touches on their machines to make them more energy and water efficient. More than 2/3 of Haier’s product models win the Energy Star certification, which is a prime selling point to environmentally conscious (or even financially conscious) consumers.

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