Whirlpool LHW0050PQ

Pros: It's small and fits in tight places

Cons:

The front load is difficult to close and operate

Review: I am on my second one now, the first replaced under warranty and the second no better - just not worth it at any price. And to make it even worse, the common part that breaks, the electronics, are on long backorder.

Pros: Energy Star rated

Cons: vibrates horribly; constant breakdowns; poor service from Whirlpool and its authorized repair agents

The Bottom Line: Unless you live very close to a laundromat, do not waste your money on this product. This thing breaks constantly. It's totally unreliable.

Review: I purchased this washer and matching dryer from Lowes in July of 2005, and the frustrations began a month later. The machine sits on a concrete slab floor but vibrated so badly that the dryer (stacked on top) threatened to topple off every time I...

Pros: Size, efficiency

Cons: Prone to mechanical problems

Review: I bought this washer as I had so little space for a washer/dryer stack, and I liked the design and the energy star rating. However, it didn't work on arrival, and took a month and three repair visits to fix - ultimately the locking mechanism, boot...

Pros: Small

Cons: Breaks

The Bottom Line: From my own experience and the reviews of others it appears this machine is a disaster

Review: I purchased my Whirlpool washer from Lowes in Brooklyn with a Lowes extended warranty.

I chose this model along with the stacked dryer as I have a limited space in my small house and it was about the only washer/dryer combo that would fit...

Pros: Small, great loading capacity, quiet, many cycle controls

Cons: spin cycle causes machine to shake horribly on hollow or uneven floors

The Bottom Line: I would definitely recommend this to apartment dwellers everywhere.

Review: I purchased this machine in April from ABT electronics (for only $580 thanks to a rebate)and love it. The machine is small in size but has a great loading capacity(15 mens' work shirts or 24 women's tees) which is perfect for me since I live in a...

Pros: It holds almost as much as full-size washer and fits in my closet.

Cons: Several leakage issues, incompetent repair companies, and a difficult claim process.

The Bottom Line: Not worth the repairs - buy something standard and reliable that doesn't break and that repairmen can fix easily.

Review: UPDATED 1/6/2007!!!!

In February of 2006, I purchased a Whirlpool compact washing machine and dryer from Lowes (washing model number is LHW0050PQ2). My old one-piece unit had broken, and given its age, I figured it was cheaper and easier...

Pros: Quiet, compact, efficient, affordable

Cons: No water temperature setting or liquid bleach dispenser.

Review: Purchased this washer along with the matching mountable electric dryer approximately three months ago. Having read other reviews citing problems, I have had none. Do not agree with review about it vibrating and worrying the top mounted dryer is not...

Pros: Very quiet, uses very little water. Was great for first 6 weeks.

Cons: Quit working after 6 weeks and now after reading reviews yikes.

Review: This machine has only been in use for 6 weeks and has stopped working. No spin, no water whatsoever. Repair person was a no show yesterday after waiting all day, A&E Service....bad...

Had to call Whirlpool directly and get a new repair...

Pros: Self heating, Stainless tub, small ext, Huge 2.9 Cubic foot loads, spins clothes near dry.

Cons: Loading height too Low, Alarming long pause before starting, No bleach option in washer.

The Bottom Line: Get this if you don't need a bigger one and want a less expensive self heating washer. Plan on raising it to a reasonable height. Flooring is everything once installed!

Review: We bought the Whirlpool LHW0050PQ it s been a joy to use.
Small exterior size 3" all around compared to my old Kenmore top load, Real quiet too "our dryer is louder".

This machine was a replacement to our 12 year old top loader that...

Pros: energy efficient

Cons: breaks constantly, poor customer service, completely unreliable

The Bottom Line: If you decide to buy this piece of garbage, move close to a laundromat and stockpile your sick days.

Review: This winter we converted 1/2 of a closet in our office into a mini-laundry room. Since this laundry area is five feet wide and two feet deep, the size of our washer and dryer was critical. After looking around both online and at several appliance...