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Oct 23 '09
Pros: clothes so clean you will think they are new, oh wait! they are
Cons: constant repair, parts take forever. Customer Service is Poor
Summary: This machine is horrible as far as reliability is concerned this is constantly needing repair. When it ws purchased in 2004 we had to envoke the LEMON LAW because it broke down so many times After that We just signed up for the local energy service plan ...
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May 27 '09
Pros: front load
1200 RPM spin
extra rinse - 2 extra rinse cycles
built-in dryer
Cons: Dryer function is less than optimal (see other reviews)
2 minute door lockout
No rinse-and-spin setting.
Summary: I got this one because I generally line dry my clothes, and so the dryer was unimportant. (I erroneously thought a "condensing dryer" was a heatpump. It turns out it's a 120 volt heater and apparently uses water as coolant. My house ...
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Mar 12 '08
Pros: Small, efficient, portable. Europeans are used to the limitations
Cons: long drying cycle, wrinkles, Americans would need to adapt to limitations.
Summary: Despite having a nice sized condo; the area for where the washer and dryer go is a joke of a space. Not much room for even a stackable washer and dryer - which is why I settled on the Asko Combo washer/ dryer model. The Asko is really made for those ...
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Feb 28 '08
Pros: Small, cute, energy- and water-efficient. Fits a damn large washload.
Cons: Unreliable, loud, allegedly flammable, mediocre wash, irritating dryer, EVIL DEMONIC LINT BALLS.
Summary: UPDATE at the 28-month mark: the repairman will soon be out to put the first new $600 computer in. Yesterday I turned on the dryer and the machine filled up with horrible acrid smoke. I have added that to the service call. It appears the repairman ...
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Nov 17 '07
Pros: When it works, it washes well.
Cons: Frequent repairs and delays in ordering parts. Many trips to the laundromat.
Summary: I live in a condo and bought the ASKO WCAM1812 in June 2006 as a high quality replacement for the old Whirlpool apartment washer/dryer stacked unit. The ASKO has been a huge disappointment. I purchased the combination washer/dryer because there is no ...
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Nov 06 '07
Pros: Convenience! Plus the ecological, electrical and water savings of a front loader.
Cons: Wiring burn-out concerns
Summary: Condo situation required my researching alternatives to regular washers and dryers as I had no way to vent a traditional dryer. I chose the Asko based on their reputation...the company as a whole, as I knew no one with a combo unit. I pestered the local ...
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Nov 15 '06
Pros: Ventless,115 volt operation,many options for placement,Energy Star
Cons: Smaller loads than a regular washer,longer dry time, Should have retractable wheels for moving it
Summary: I have a full size washer and dryer in the basement of my single level ranch style house but due to medical reasons,dealing with the stairs to the basement to do laundry has become quite a hassle. So, I decided that I would put a washer/dryer in the ...
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Aug 26 '06
Pros: Ventless, dryer works on 110 volts
Cons: Only washes very small clothes. The dryer leaves them so wrinkled as to be useless.
Summary: This washer/dryer is only slightly better than having to load up the clothes and take them to the laundrette. It's somewhat useful if you have no room for at least separate stackable portable machines. Other than that, it's a sad example of modern ...
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Jul 31 '05
Pros: Washer/Dryer Combo 115volts 3 year parts and labour warranty
Cons: Breaks. A lot.
Summary: Hi I am a British native and very familiar with washer-dryer combos since I was a child. All manufacturers in Europe have them available. They work great, efficient, wash clothes marvelously and just work! There is a british company names Servis. Which ...
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Jul 30 '11
Pros: Cleans better! Very superior engineering. The European approach to laundry is really worth trying out.
Cons: I read the manual realized there is a faster cycle
Summary: We loved our ASKO washer and dryer. Nothing has ever cleaned clothes so well! The washer spins clothes at very high speeds so drying doesnt take that
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Jul 30 '11
Pros: A lot of high spinning and incredible features.
Cons: Required reading the manual.
Summary: We loved our ASKO washer dryer combo! The washer used less soap than normal USA washers and spun the clothes so fast that we barely needed any drying. Also no smell issues like with Whirlpool
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Aug 12 '10
Pros: It's convenient, uses little energy, and non-venting. Perfect for a single apartment dweller.
Cons: It breaks down. A lot.
Summary: I've had my Asko for five years and have loved it. I don't mind the small loads, longer wash times. It's perfect for a single person with limited space and not a whole lot of laundry.However, I spent top dollar to get the famous Asko quality. Well,
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Mar 12 '10
Pros: Good looking, small size, suppose to be Swidish, it means good quality.
Cons: Belt drops down, drying cyle very long, where is control of temperature?
Summary: My appartment does not have a vent for dryer so I decided to look in a store for unit meeting my requirements. The salesman adviced me Asko - Combo, saying, it's a great small unit. So far there were 3 repairs, very small loads, wrinkles,
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Jan 15 '10
Pros: all I can say is it looks cute.
Cons: Bad Investment for sure
Summary: At five months old, my Asko 1812 broke down. The repair took FOUR MONTHS - waiting for parts backordered from Sweden.at 1 year, the lint catcher the piece you use to open the lint filter broke off, and again I am at one month now waiting for this
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Aug 18 '09
Pros: Minimizes visits to the community laundry room.
Increases condominium value.
Cons: Partially dries clothes; air drying needed afterwards.
Summary: The Asko WCAM 1812 has been a blessing for me. I live in an apartment condominium that has a dishwasher slot, but no washer/drier hook-up. The Asko WCAM 1812 has enabled me to do most of my laundry inside my apartment, instead of going
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Feb 19 '09
Pros: Nothing in our experience would cause us to recommend ASKO to any of our friends.
Cons: Heartily recommend skipping ASKO as a potential manufacturer when purchasing new equipment.
Summary: unless you have lots of money for repairs and the patience of a saint to deal with their customer service department. The local repair company was flabbergasted by ASKO's unwillingness to be helpful or even polite. I was even called a liar at one point
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Dec 02 '08
Pros: small
Cons: bad customer service
Summary: Any product can break we know that and ready to deal with it. With WCAM 1812 any repair has to be approved by the main office, which seems reasonable too, but the approval takes forever. Customer service can't give a time frame when the
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Oct 12 '08
Pros: convenience for small homes, easy to use
Cons: BREAKS ALL THE TIME - STAY AWAY
Summary: I have had my unit three years, the warranty ran out and, of course, I need a new control panel (which is not part of the 4th amp;5th year warranty I have). Replacement cost is $920. It has already broken at least 3 times, usually the drying
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Jun 18 '07
Pros: None
Cons: Very frequent failures of various systems
Summary: I had an ASKO washer for three year. I got to see the repair person 9 times and had to wait SEVERAL weeks for parts (got to use the local coin machines all that time). Please note that there did not seem to be one element that broke, but everything
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Feb 17 '07
Pros: Nice idea if it worked. Long warranty.
Cons: Very frustrating, can ruin clothes, frequent service and long repair delays
Summary: This machine is an enigma. Instructions are brief, yet unique principle of operation and finicky nature make operation very complex (or impossible.. we're still slightly optimistic.) We had high dryer temp problem and yellowing others mention. Replaced
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Jan 24 '07
Pros: None (unless your repairman is cute and your single)
Cons: Expensive
Poor reliability
Leaks constantly
Revolting customer service
Poorly designed controls
Loud-like a jack hammer
Summary: This product is really not worth the money. I have had to call the repairman over 10 times and the dryer still does not work. The washer continually dumps water onto my floor. I have continually called the retailer and manufacturer and they seem to
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May 21 '06
Pros: Nothing - absolutely nothing outweighs the many, many cons!
Cons: Too many to list!
Summary: This machine is absolutely terrible! My wife and I bought a condo that included one of these, brand new. We have lived here for just over two months and have had to have someone out three times to fix this horrible machine. Not only are there constant
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Apr 23 '06
Pros: It beats hitting clothes with a rock down at the creek.
Cons: Wrinkled clothing. Small loads. Requires 'studying' to learn. Highly finicky.
Summary: Have had our Asko stacked washer/dryer for four months in our new condo complex. Not one neighbour has reported appreciation of this product. (The repairman who stopped by last week says he likes his but admitted he doesn't actually do the laundry at
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Feb 27 '06
Pros: Small amounts of detergent
Cons: Wrinkled clothing, too low to floor
Summary: I bought the washer /dryer combo for my teenagers to use so I would not be constantly going upstairs to get their clothes. Now it looks like they slept in their clothes. The clothes come out so wrinkled that I am washing double time in my other set to
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Jan 20 '06
Pros: Close the door and you come back to a "clean" and dry load.
Cons: Severe wrinkling of my dress shirts and yellowing of my white t-shirts.
Summary: I just got my asko because I needed a ventless dryer/washer for my condo. It's true, you close the door and you come back to a "clean" and dry load. The big problems I have had are severe wrinkling of my dress shirts and other clothes, as well
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Sep 06 '05
Pros: Taught us not to assume that upscale products work better.
Cons: Dryer function takes too long and wrinkles clothing too much to be usable.
Summary: The WCAM1812 had to be repaired immediately (leaving us without a washer/dryer for three weeks). The temperature in the machine (as measured with a thermocouple by the repairman) climbed to 260 degrees during the drying cycle and was cooking the
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Aug 11 '05
Pros: It does wash clothes (when it is working).
Cons: Dry function is useless; lint drawer is impossible.
Summary: I never had a real nemesis until I met the Asko. On the other hand, I have developed a very meaningful relationship with the repairman, as he has to come out to the house every month to clean the lint drawer (it will not come out/go back in on its own).
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Jul 09 '05
Pros: 1. really convenient when it works.
2. It works at 115 volts.
Cons: Warranty doesn't cover coin-laundry fees during down times.
Summary: The cleaning detergent tray jams when it gets wet. In an effort to open it, the red handle broken off. After using it for 5 months, some part in it burned out. We waited 3 weeks for replacement machine. Our new replacement machine has now broken
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Oct 31 '04
Pros: quiet, attractive, washes and dries.
Cons: takes longer than usual to dry. about 90 minutes.
Summary: I got the Asko washer dryer combo after researching few models via the internet and read good reviews about it. This unit met my expectations it washes great and the dryer is good although it takes more than usual to dry (as this is the case for all
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Oct 29 '04
Pros: Quiet. Efficient, time and space saving. 3 year full warranty.
Cons: takes longer to dry than it usually takes with a vented 220 volts dryer.
Summary: this is one of the better washer dryer combos that they have in the market right now. After buying a washer dryer combo made by a different company and it just simply didn't work i decided to spend a little more money and just get a better one and the
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