Should You Buy a Whirlpool Washer Dryer?
Whirlpool is one of the most popular washer dryer brands as well as being well known for its washing machines, dishwashers and microwaves. The company behind Whirlpool also manufacturers Indesit, Maytag, Bauknecht, Hotpoint-Ariston and Hotpoint Washer Dryers.
If you are thinking about buying a Whirlpool washer dryer then our handy guide provides you with all the key info at a glance. Our objective, impartial comparison of washer dryer brands is compiled by analysing over 8,600 user and expert reviews and 7 awards from hundreds of different review sites on over 1,100 washer dryers.
Whirlpool are recognised for their wide selection of premium and popular washer dryers. Their washer dryers start at $650 for the FWDG86148W which has a wash noise level of 55dB, a washing capacity of 8kg and a drying capacity of 6kg and go up to $808 for the FWDD117168W which has a wash noise level of 54dB, a washing capacity of 11kg and a drying capacity of 11kg. The average price of a new Whirlpool washer dryer is $729.
Is Whirlpool the Best Washer Dryer Brand?
So are Whirlpool washer dryers any good? We give every washer dryer a Kagoo Score by analysing its specs, reviews and prices and comparing this to its competitors. By aggregating this data across all washer dryers we are able to impartially rank all the washer dryer brands.
Our detailed analysis taking into account all of the above factors found that Whirlpool is the 2nd best washer dryer brand out there.
Let's look at how Whirlpool washer dryers compare to the other washer dryer brands across each of the key facets that make up the Kagoo Score.
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There's a wide selection of Whirlpool washer dryers available compared to other washer dryer brands, with 2 Whirlpool washer dryers currently on the market in the US. At an average purchase price of $729, Whirlpool washer dryers also tend to be more expensive than most other washer dryer brands.
Whirlpool have better reviews than the typical washer dryer brand, with the average rating of a Whirlpool washer dryer being 76%. Whirlpool have a number of great features including Fresh Care, Clean+ option and 6th Sense Technology which sets them apart from the competition.
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What Do the Whirlpool Washer Dryer Reviews Say?
We've added up all the reviews for every Whirlpool washer dryer to work out the average distribution of reviews for Whirlpool and then compared this to the other washer dryer brands.
Expert Reviews
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User Reviews
| 5 stars | 46 | |
| 4 stars | 11 | |
| 3 stars | 3 | |
| 2 stars | 2 | |
| 1 star | 4 |
Over 100% of expert reviews and 86% of user reviews for Whirlpool washer dryers are 4 stars or higher. This compares to 100% and 85% respectively across all Washer Dryer brands.
In the table below we compare the average review score given to Whirlpool washer dryers by some of the most popular technology review sites against their reviews for other washer dryer brands. The best review score from each review source is highlighted in green.
| Average Review Score | LG | AEG | Bosch | Beko | Samsung | Whirlpool |
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1 review
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80%
1 review
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72%
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100%
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2 reviews
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100%
1 review
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60%
1 review
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80%
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90%
1 review
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60%
1 review
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80%
1 review
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76%
1 review
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100%
1 review
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88%
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93%
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90%
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71%
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77%
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76%
1 review
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How Many Industry Awards Have Whirlpool Washer Dryers Received?
After checking thousands of expert review websites we found 1 industry award for a Whirlpool washer dryer. The table below compares the number of awards received by Whirlpool to other popular washer dryer brands. The largest number of awards provided by each review source is highlighted in green.
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2
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How Reliable Are Whirlpool Washer Dryers?
We checked over 8,600 reviews to find comments about the reliability of Whirlpool washer dryers. 80% of reviews that mention reliability were positive. Therefore the vast majority of Whirlpool washer dryer owners and reviewers thought the product was reliable.
So, most people think that Whirlpool washer dryers are good quality. Now let's take a look at some of the reviews for Whirlpool washer dryers that mention reliability:
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Features to Look Out For On Whirlpool Washer Dryers
There's a number of great features to look out for on the latest range of Whirlpool washer dryers that set them apart from the competition. These include Fresh Care, Clean+ option and 6th Sense Technology.
Whirlpool Fresh Care
Whirlpool washer dryers that feature Fresh Care include the Whirlpool FWDG86148W ($664) and the Whirlpool FWDD117168W ($0).
Whirlpool Clean+ Option
Whirlpool washer dryers that feature Clean+ option include the Whirlpool FWDG86148W ($664) and the Whirlpool FWDD117168W ($0).
Whirlpool 6th Sense Technology
Whirlpool washer dryers that feature 6th Sense Technology include the Whirlpool FWDG86148W ($664) and the Whirlpool FWDD117168W ($0).
Whirlpool 3dry Technology
Whirlpool washer dryers that feature 3dry technology include the Whirlpool FWDG86148W ($664).
What is the Best Budget Choice Whirlpool Washer Dryer?
Whirlpool FWDG86148W
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$664.21
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8kg
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6kg
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55dB
WASH NOISE
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1,400 RPM
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61dB
DRYING NOISE
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81dB
SPIN NOISE
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At only $664.21 and with a Kagoo Score of 80 the Whirlpool FWDG86148W makes a great budget choice.
A fully featured and very economical to run 8kg capacity washer dryer, with a reasonable price.
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The cheapest price that we could find for the FWDG86148W in the US is $664.21 but in total we found only 1 price for it.
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