Home
Submit Review
Best
Brands Whirlpool
Kenmore
Maytag
GE
Miele
Bosch
LG
Frigidaire
Samsung
Haier
Other Brands
Types Portable
Combo
Dryers
Appliances Irons
Steamers
Help Laundry Tips
Stains
Detergents
Privacy Policy
CONTACT US
Subscribe To This Site
XML RSS
Add to Google
Add to My Yahoo!
Add to My MSN
Subscribe with Bloglines

Whirlpool WFW9470WW Duet front load Washer

With many of the qualities that have made Whirlpool an outstanding name in the washing machine market, this front-loading washer can easily handle tough, heavy, and large loads. Its attractive white exterior houses a mean, heavy-duty cleaning machine.

Key features

- A 4.5 cubic feet capacity allows you to wash very large loads.

- Multiple cycle options enable you to wash any kind of garment. The Heavy Duty cycle launders even the toughest, thickest fabrics. The Hand Wash cycle is gentle enough to wash garments that are labelled ?hand wash only.? Other clothes can be washed using the Delicates or the Normal cycle. The Whitest Whites cycle delivers just what its name suggests: truly white clothes that look practically brand new. The Quick Wash cycle allows you to launder small loads quickly. Even comforters, quilts, and similar items can be thoroughly cleaned using the Bulky Items cycle.

- The Direct Inject Wash system gets rid of stubborn stains, even without pretreating.

- Clothes are kept clean and fresh smelling even when left inside the machine after a wash cycle, thanks to the FanFresh feature. This feature keeps the inside of the washer ventilated for up to ten hours, allowing you to unload your clothes at your convenience.

- A standard of many Whirlpool washing machines, 6th Sense Technology ensures the right amount and temperature of water for every load placed inside.

- Clean Washer Cycle with Affresh cleans the interior of the washing machine with minimal effort on your part.

- A delay feature of up to ten hours allows you to select the time when doing the laundry will be most convenient for you.
- Smooth Spin Technology reduces vibration and movement of the washing machine. Coupled with the Quiet Wash Noise Reduction System, any unpleasant or troublesome sounds are almost completely eliminated.

- The washer?s door locks automatically once a cycle starts, preventing accidents and spillage.

- This washing machine is Energy Star and CEE Tier III qualified, which means reduced energy consumption and costs.

Advantages

The large capacity and versatility of this washing machine make it ideal for large households. Even a huge amount and variety of laundry can easily be laundered with this washer. Its features also save you time, energy, and money.

Disadvantages

However, like other similar Whirlpool models, some customers may find its price a little too hefty for their budget. The WFW9470WW?s prices range from US$900-1300.

Consumer thoughts

Pros

- Convenience: the delay feature and FanFresh feature allow you to start and unload your laundry at the time that is most suitable for you
- Performance: tough stains are removed even without additional pre-treatment. Clothes are clean and bright without being damaged
- Efficiency: the Energy Star and CEE Tier III qualifications assure you that this is one of the most energy-efficient washers available. Water and detergent consumption are also optimized, so you get the cleanest possible clothes while using the least amount of water and laundry products

Cons

- Expensive
- May not be worth the price for some buyers

Return to Whirlpool Washing machines main page

Comments for
Whirlpool WFW9470WW Duet front load Washer

Average Rating starstar

Click here to add your own comments

Aug 30, 2010
Rating
star
My 2nd Duet Washer is a Lemon
by: Upset Duet Owner

I purchased a Whirlpool Duet Washer in FE9200LW in 2001. We never had any problems with this washer and I loved it. Just two weeks ago, it would not drain water. After much ado I was told the electrical board was bad. So, I purchased the Whirlpool WFW9470WW. It works great, unless I want to wash a load on "heavy" setting. It does not fully spin out the water and the towels are quite wet. A repairman came out and ran diagnostics. He found no errors. His suggestion was that we either do not rinse our bodies properly after showering and have soap residue in our towels, or I should just run the spin cycle an extra time. SERIOUSLY!?! I called Whirlpool and was told this washer has sensor issues and sometimes no error code shows up, but the sensor "says too much soap" even when there is not and put in extra water. I had the Whirlpool rep get on line with the local dealer I bought this washer from. She told the service dept. what she told me and suggested they replace the washer. Long story short Customer Care at Whirlpool refuses to replace the washer. The local appliance store said they cannot find an error during diagnostics and are trying to figure out what sensor to order, but not having luck. They said they have no idea what to do for me. So, I have a brand new Duet washer with a 5 year extended warranty, that does not drain clothes from time to time. I am told to run the spin cycle a 2nd time. Not convenient. I am sorry I paid cash, because I cannot even get a credit card company to put this purchase on dispute. What a LEMON, and I cannot make LEMONADE out of this sour deal.

Aug 22, 2010
Rating
star
Rip Off! Whirlpool Duet front loader
by: Anonymous

Bearing went bad before one year. Came out to fix. Would have cost $1200 if not under warranty. Bought extended warrranty thank goodness. It is shaking again and making noise. Needs to be repaired again within one year! Service tech said you can't fill the washer too full. I believe it is called a large capacity washer!!! How much water will I really be saving if I have to do twice as many loads because I canonly fill my washer half full? I want to return them and get top loader.

Aug 17, 2010
Rating
starstar
Need an extended warranty w/ this one!!!!!!
by: HLG

We bought a Whirlpool Duet HT (model # GHW9250MLO) washer and dryer set in 2005. Luckily we recieved a free additional 5 year extended warranty with the set. The washer cleaned a huge amount of clothes at one time, but the repairs we have needed would have outraged us if we had had to pay for them ourselves- the extended warranty covered everything. Our warranty is now up and after sinking $200 into a repair, and now having another repair needed, we have finally decided to ditch the washer and buy a new top load. The problems we had were: knobs breaking, clothes getting caught between the basket and the rubber boot-twisting and having holes rubbed through them- we 've had lots of clothes ruined this way; the belt came off track and rubbed a hole in the actual inner tub which leaked and was replaced. The first replacement was damaged in shipping which they did'nt catch until at our house. The rubber boot ripped twice; the spring band that holds the rubber boot loosened and came off twice-the second time it damaged the door lock-which is where we are now: front washer panel on the floor so we can get our clothes out, and a dead washer! We will get a top load this time. A front load washer cleans a lot of clothes at once, but this washer could'nt take it.

Jul 19, 2010
Rating
star
Ripped Off and Burning Mad in Ohio!
by: S. Willis

I bought the Duet front load washer in 2007 - WFW9200SQ02 and I use it very infqently as its for a second residence that I own so its probably had about 50 loads thus far. I've already had to call for service yesterday as it would not start and after calling the Whirlpool hotline they told me that the electrical mechanism had died and I would have to call a service person. I want to know why I spent $1,000 on a machine that has problems after such a short amount of use and ironically my sister has the same machine and had to call for service after only 3 years also! I woud never recommend this washer to anyone and I'm furious that I spent so much on a piece of junk!!

Jul 14, 2010
Rating
starstarstarstar
Smell in washer tub
by: Anonymous

Love my duet front load washer and dryer, cleans great, however when door is closed and no laundry inside it get a mildued smell, when opened. I have tried wipeing down with bleach, around large gaskett, but smell is still there?????

Jul 05, 2010
Rating
star
Expensive junk
by: Fccaplan

Very poor machinery from a company that does not even respond to complaints.washer gets choked up with lint that requires you to dissasemble to fix. co will not even resound to complaints..
No more machinery from this company

Jun 05, 2010
Rating
star
Not impressed
by: Anonymous

Washer is horribly loud and getting louder. Grinds and screeches during the spin cycle. It probably will be dead in short time.

Click here to add your own comments

Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How?
Simply click here to return to Whirlpool FRONT LOAD Washing Machines


footer for washing machine reviews page