Whirlpool LSQ8000

Ok, you should know from the outset that this review is more specific to WHIRLPOOL in general than this specific model, (though I will accurately display all the specs about this particular model), as I do not currently own this brand or model. That being said, before I came to U.K. to live, my hubby and I also bought a Whirlpool as our first washing machine! We had to sell it when we came back here to live though : - ( I HONESTLY nearly cried! I was very upset. Why then the review you ask? Well, the only reason I have NOT bought this model, is because I would have NO WHERE in my flat to put ... more

I got fed up with flimsy European machines with their tiddly load sizes and wash cycles that took forever so I went out and bought this solid American model. I've had it about a year and am happy with it for the most part. It lives in the garage and most people considering buying one will need to note that it is much larger than a standard machine. Being a big, sturdy machine it does take a good sized load. However, I found I couldn't put in as much as the handbook recomended and still get a good wash performance but with a 30 minute cycle back-to-back washes are not a problem except my hot ... more

I am staying with family in America at the moment and have been using this fantastic washing machine for the last couple of weeks and with 2 small children we need to do quite a bit of washing. I have never got excited about a washing machine before but as washing machines go this one is amazing! It takes a huge load and is done in record time. I have had no problems with stains not coming out. I am looking forward to my small English model packing up so I can buy this one. Please note, it is much bigger than English models and would probably have to go in a garage or in a utility room, this ... more