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 6,500 user and expert reviews and 4 awards from hundreds of different review sites on over 1,100 washer dryers.

Whirlpool are recognised for their good selection of mid-range and moderately popular washer dryers. Their washer dryers start at $604 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 $718 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 $649.

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 actually 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.

There's a wide selection of Whirlpool washer dryers available compared to other washer dryer brands, with 3 Whirlpool washer dryers currently on the market in the US. At an average purchase price of $649, 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 77%. Whirlpool have a number of great features including Fresh Care, 6th Sense Technology and Clean+ option which sets them apart from the competition.

When it comes to energy efficiency the average annual running cost of Whirlpool washer dryer is $173 (based on a person typically doing 5 washes per week), which makes them less efficient than most other washer dryer brands.

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

5 stars		0
4 stars		1
3 stars		0
2 stars		0
1 star		0

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 87% 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	Beko	Samsung	AEG	Bosch	Whirlpool
			73% 1 review	79% 1 review	80% 1 review
	100% 1 review	60% 1 review	80% 1 review
	100% 1 review				100% 1 review
	90% 1 review
	60% 1 review
		80% 1 review
						76% 1 review
				100% 1 review
Average	88% 4 reviews	70% 2 reviews	77% 2 reviews	90% 2 reviews	90% 2 reviews	76% 1 review

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.

Number of Awards	LG	Beko	Samsung	AEG	Bosch	Whirlpool
	1				1
						1
	1
Total	2				1	1

How Reliable Are Whirlpool Washer Dryers?

We checked over 6,500 reviews to find comments about the reliability of Whirlpool washer dryers. 75% of reviews that mention reliability were positive. Therefore the 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:

RELIABLE

some great engineering end user thought was put in

Great buy - I hope it proves reliable

NOT RELIABLE

it came pretty close without damaging clothes or having to leave something wet in the washer for too long

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, 6th Sense Technology and Clean+ option.

Whirlpool Fresh Care

Whirlpool washer dryers that feature Fresh Care include the Whirlpool FWDD1071681W ($622), the Whirlpool FWDD117168W ($729) and the Whirlpool FWDG86148W ($621).

Whirlpool 6th Sense Technology

Whirlpool washer dryers that feature 6th Sense Technology include the Whirlpool FWDD1071681W ($622), the Whirlpool FWDD117168W ($729) and the Whirlpool FWDG86148W ($621).

Whirlpool Clean+ Option

Whirlpool washer dryers that feature Clean+ option include the Whirlpool FWDD1071681W ($622), the Whirlpool FWDD117168W ($729) and the Whirlpool FWDG86148W ($621).

Whirlpool Final Cool Cycle

Whirlpool washer dryers that have a final cool cycle include the Whirlpool FWDD1071681W ($622).

What is the Best Mid-Range Whirlpool Washer Dryer?

Whirlpool FWDD1071681W

10kg CAPACITY

7kg DRYING

54dB WASH NOISE

1,600 RPM SPIN SPEED

63dB DRYING NOISE

83dB SPIN NOISE

$670 OVER 10 YEARS

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A great mid range choice, priced at $622.13 is the Whirlpool FWDD1071681W, which has a Kagoo Score of 88.

Features We Love:

6th Sense Technology

Clean+ option

Fresh Care

Large drying capacity (7kg)

Large washing capacity (10kg)

A washing capacity and very economical to run 7kg drying capacity washer dryer, with a fair price and a very good spec.

88 Features	Fully-Featured
92 Popularity	Very Popular
85 Value for Money	Very Good
88 Running Costs	$670 Over 10 Years
88 Kagoo Score	Excellent

The cheapest price that we could find for the FWDD1071681W in the US is $622.13 but in total we found only 2 prices for it.

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	3,424 reviews	Official Outlet • 2 Year Warranty Dispatched from the United Kingdom	$622.13	Go to Store
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What is the Best High End Whirlpool Washer Dryer?

Whirlpool FWDD117168W

11kg CAPACITY

11kg DRYING

54dB WASH NOISE

1,600 RPM SPIN SPEED

63dB DRYING NOISE

83dB SPIN NOISE

$452 OVER 10 YEARS

A

If you're looking for a high end Whirlpool washer dryer then the Whirlpool FWDD117168W takes some beating. It has a Kagoo Score of 79, but is a bit more expensive at $729.35.

Features We Love:

6th Sense Technology

Clean+ option

Fresh Care

Large washing capacity (11kg)

Large drying capacity (11kg)

A washing capacity and astoundingly economical to run average noise level washer dryer, with a reasonable price and drying capacity.

83 Features	Fully-Featured
70 Value for Money	Good
96 Running Costs	$450 Over 10 Years
79 Kagoo Score	Very Good

The cheapest price that we could find for the FWDD117168W in the US is $729.35 but in total we found only 1 price for it.

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25 reviews

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$729.35 Delivery unknown

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