Whirlpool WFW9550WL Washer
(3.8 cu ft)

Whether you have just come in from weeding the garden or have spent a night on the town, the Duet-Stream front-load washer, with its Steam Fabric Care System, which lifts stubborn stains; dissolves greasy marks and eliminates almost all allergens is a great option for you. So whether it is garden grime, pure perspiration or just daily dirt , you are bound to find of the 12 innovative wash-cycles that is just right job for you.

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Capacity: 3.8

Cycles: 12

Price
Level

$236

Per Cu Ft

MEF
Energy Factor

2.43

Mef

Green
Rating

4.6

stars

Yearly
Energy Cost

16

Price

Premium
Features

2

out of 6

Washer Highlights »

Premium Features: 2 out of 6

Key features

With a 4.4 cubic feet capacity, this washer allows you to wash more clothes per cycle. Up to 18 pairs of jeans can be loaded into this machine.

The Direct Injection Wash system ensures water and laundry products are thoroughly mixed and evenly distributed onto your clothes.

Sixth sense technology allows the washing machine to determine the proper amount of water needed to clean each load. This feature allows for optimal cleaning as well as reducing your water consumption, as the water used by the machine will never be too much or too little.

The Efficient Detergent System with Anti-Escape valve. All of the water and detergent is used during a wash cycle, eliminating waste. Automatic detergent, bleach, and fabric softener dispensers also allow for more efficient use of laundry products.

Add-a-Garment allows you to load any clothes you may have forgotten even after the wash cycle has begun.

Even tough stains are no longer a problem, thanks to the washer.s Deep Clean with Steam feature. This allows stubborn stains to be broken up and eliminated. There is no need to pretreat stained clothes before throwing them into the washer.

Cleaning the washing machine itself is made easier because of its AFFRESH cycle with Steam. This cycle cleans the washing machine interior and removes dirt, residue, and detergent and fabric softener build-up.

Delay feature. The washer's cycle can be delayed for up to sixteen hours.

The machine's six-point suspension system minimizes vibration and reduces noise.

An automatic locking door, which cannot be opened once a cycle has begun, is an important safety feature.

Energy Star qualified, ensuring that it meets the US government?s standards for energy efficiency.

one-year warranty.

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Comparisons within the Whirlpool Series »

This washer lacks the options of the WFW9750WW such as night quiet (lower spin speeds), and oxi dispense (enhanced whiting of clothes). Another strange thing about this washer, despite being a lower machine, it actually goes for the about the same price as the WFW9750WW. This washer is going cheaper than usual in stores as it’s in the end of its shop life span, and has been surpassed by the larger, and the more modern WFW9351YW

Advantages

For a large, busy household, this washing machine has all the features needed to make laundry easier and less time-consuming.

Its electronic controls also have the advantage of being easy to understand and use.

Taking all of its features together, you can be assured of the cleanest laundry possible while making use of minimal amounts of water and detergent.

Disadvantages

The price of this washer ranges from US$900-1500. This makes it rather expensive, especially compared to other washing machines.

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Consumer Opinions »

Pros
“purchased to save water”
“controls are easy to use”
“big washes save water”
“runs great”

Cons
“after one year, when It breaks you’re on your own”
“warranty isn’t long enough, Whirlpool can’t believe in their products if they only offer a 1 year warranty”

Full Specifications »

CLEANING
Load	Front
Capacity	3.8 cu. Ft.
Spin Speed	1300 rpm
Temperature Settings	4
Temperature Management	Care control
Water Levels	Automatic
Dispensers	3
STYLE
Color	Silver
Displays	LCD
Controls	Buttons / knobs
Wash Basket	Stainless Steel
DIMENSIONS
Height	38 inches
Width	27 inches
Depth	32 9/16 inches
Weight	n/a
CYCLES
No. of Cycles	12
Steam	Yes
Allegen	No
Saniary	Yes
Quick Wash	Yes
Deep Clean	Yes
Hand Wash	Yes
Soak Cycle	Yes
Clean Washer Cycle	Yes
FEATURES
Delay Start	12 Hours
Noise Reduction	not identified

ENERGY
Energy Star Qualified	Yes
CEE Tier III	Yes
PREMIUM FEATURES	4 out of 6
Smooth Spin Techology	No
NightQuiet Option	No
FanFresh Option	No
Oxi Dispense Option	No
Deep Clean Steam Option	Yes
Care Control	Yes

Energy Guide »

*assuming 7.5 loads a week	Per Load	Annual Use
Operating Cost	n/a	$11 (gas) $15 (electrc)
Energy Use	0.37 KWh	144 KWh
Water Consumption	13 gallon	5,096 gallons

Estimated Yearly Operating Cost = $15

$15 = Yearly Cost with an electric water heater

$11 = Yearly cost with natural gas water hearter

WFW9550WL Manuals »

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Whirlpool WFW95HEXL Washer Capacity: 4.3 Cycles: 11 MSRP: $1164	Price Level $270 Per Cu Ft	MEF Energy Factor 3 Mef	Green Rating 4.9 stars	Yearly Energy Cost 18 Price	Premium Features 6 out of 8
Whirlpool WFW94HEAC Washer Capacity:4.3 Cycles:12 MSRP: $1099	Price Level $256 Per Cu Ft	MEF Energy Factor 3 Mef	Green Rating 4.9 stars	Yearly Energy Cost 13 Price	Premium Features 5 out of 8
Whirlpool WFW9750WW Washer Capacity:4.5 Cycles:14 MSRP: $894	Price Level $198 Per Cu Ft	MEF Energy Factor 2.52 Mef	Green Rating 4.7 stars	Yearly Energy Cost $14 Price	Premium Features 6 out of 6
Whirlpool WFW96HEAU Washer Capacity:4.3 Cycles:12 MSRP: $1349	Price Level $313 Per Cu Ft	MEF Energy Factor 3.3 Mef	Green Rating 5 stars	Yearly Energy Cost $13 Price	Premium Features 6 out of 6
Whirlpool WFW9550WW Washer Capacity: 3.8 Cycles:12 MSRP: $899	Price Level $236 Per Cu Ft	MEF Energy Factor 2.43 Mef	Green Rating 4.6 stars	Yearly Energy Cost 16 Price	Premium Features 2 out of 6