Review of Whirlpool Cabrio Platinum 4.6 cu ft High-Efficiency Top-Load Washer (White) ENERGY STAR (Model: WTW8800YW)

4.00 stars Good Form 182 Reviews

Reviewed on: January 13, 2013 Author: BoolPool.com

Price Range

$1000-$1200

Where to Buy

$989.10

Lowes

$989.10

HomeDepot

$1094.49

Amazon

$1099.99

Sears

Pros & Cons

Pros

Cleans clothes well
Quiet operation and large washing capacity
Lots of customizable options with easy controls
Cuts on water and electricity bill
Great cycle choices like sanitation, allergen and stain removal cycle
Slow close glass lid with LED light in the basin
Machine remains balanced even at fast spin cycle

Cons

In some case broke with in few months
Some users complain that the washer does not clean clothes very well
The basket is very deep and not comfortable for short people to reach in
No spin only cycle

Review Summary

This is the summary of consumer reviews for Whirlpool Cabrio Platinum 4.6 cu ft High-Efficiency Top-Load Washer (White) ENERGY STAR (Model: WTW8800YW). The BoolPool rating for this product is Good, with 4.00 stars, and the price range is $1000-$1200.

Whirlpool Cabrio Platinum (WTW8800YW) is High-Efficiency, Top-Load, energy efficient washer with a large 4.6 cu. ft. stainless steel wash tub which lets you wash up to 3 loads of laundry in a single load. This washer cleans clothes very well by gently lifting stains and soils from fabrics using adaptive wash actions cycles. It comes with a lot of customizable options with easy control. The washer gives choice of 16 automatic wash cycles and users especially love the sanitation, allergen and stain removal cycles.

EcoBoost option on this Whirlpool washer allows to wash more efficiently and increase water and energy savings on wash cycles. Users see a reduction in their water and power bill when they use this washer. Users like the looks of this machine. It come with EasyView slow close glass lid which allows to look inside and see the wash action in progress. The wash basket is illuminated by a LED lighting system. The machine remains balanced even at fast spin cycles and does not tangle clothes.

Some users complain that the washer does not clean clothes very well. A few users also experienced technical failures and broken parts within a short span of time. The wash tub is very deep and not comfortable for short people to reach in. This washer does not offer a spin only cycle to dry wet clothes.

Overall, Whirlpool Cabrio Platinum (WTW8800YW) is a great, high efficiency, energy-efficient, large capacity washer which commands a premium price in the market full of washing machines. The machine works great and users highly recommend buying this machine.

This Whirlpool washer also comes in Chrome Shadow color with Model# WTW8800YC.

Best paired with:

Cabrio Platinum High Efficiency Electric Dryer - Model# WED8800YC

Cabrio Platinum High Efficiency Gas Dryer - Model# WGD8800YC

User Voice

Whirlpool Cabrio Platinum 4.6 cu ft High-Efficiency Top-Load Washer (White) ENERGY STAR (Model: WTW8800YW)

Cleans clothes very well Easy controls Lots of customizable options

Review Group #: 1 Rating :

4.50 stars 38 Reviews See Details

Great product Users are happy with this washer and highly recommend it

Review Group #: 2 Rating :

4.50 stars 9 Reviews See Details

Cuts on water and electricity bill In some cases machine broke within few months

Review Group #: 3 Rating :

4.00 stars 10 Reviews See Details

Some users complain that the washer does not clean clothes very well

Review Group #: 4 Rating :

3.50 stars 29 Reviews See Details

Quiet machine See through top is good It has light in the basin The wash tub is very deep and not comfortable for short people to reach in

Review Group #: 5 Rating :

4.50 stars 12 Reviews See Details

Users love this washer and dryer set Easy to use Quiet Saves water and electricity

Review Group #: 6 Rating :

4.50 stars 14 Reviews See Details

Users love many cycle choices especially sanitation cycle, allergen cycle and stain removal cycle No spin only cycle Fast spin cycle Machine remains balanced

Review Group #: 7 Rating :

4.50 stars 19 Reviews See Details