Bosch WFMC 3200 Front Load Washer

Pros: Excellent performance with on-board heat, high capacity, many extra options
Cons: Price, horizontal control panel, availability

Thinking of trading in your old top-loading washing machine for a new front-loader? Many Americans, around 15 percent of new washing machine buyers, are doing just that. Front-loading washing machines have been popular in Europe, Asia, and at ...

Pros: everything..
Cons: the door only opens one way. you can't change it on the washer.

I have had this washer for about 10 months now. Bought it at the Great Indoors.(Sears high in store). This was a Used or dented item. paid about $700. at the time Bosch had the $150 rebate, we did receive this. This is a great washer. If you look at my ...

Pros: According to reports, may be more reliable than other American brand frontload washers. Quiet.
Cons: Expensive, but no more so than other top quality front loaders.

We shopped specifically for a front loading washing machine for greater efficiency and less exercise diving into the top loading tank. My wife is 5 feet 2 inches tall. With her AARP membership, pulling out washed laundry seemed easier with a front ...

Pros: Saves water, cleans well
Cons: Difficult to repair yourself, expensive

The Bosch Nexxt model washer is an excellent product. It does take some getting used to, and the documentation for the machine is a bit lacking. The washer is extremely efficient, and with the matching dryer, you can wash and dry almost anything in 200 ...

Pros: Clothes much cleaner. Auto bleach, softener, water level. Saves energy, water & wear on clothes.
Cons: None except it does take longer but worth having clothes this clean.

OK... I was going to cheap out and get a $300-$400 washer a month ago when my Sears died out after 22 yrs. of use. I thought it was fine & sure lasted a long time so why not get a top load? Looked into a lot & people w/ side loads sure liked them a ...

Pros: quiet, easy to use, efficient and economical, environmentally friendly
Cons: expensive, requires more tlc from user

I owned a vintage 1960's White-Westinghouse front loader prior to buying the Bosch set. That one was the washer that would not die, and other than a leaky gasket that led to some rust on the front of the washer, worked like a champ. Owning the first ...

Pros: Solid built, Ease of use, Supperior cleaning, Feature rich.
Cons: A bit awkward to levle.

Growing up with Bosch appliances in Europe I knew, when looking for a frontloader to replace my old Maytag toploader, that my choices would be limited to Bosch, Simens or Miele simply from a manufacuring experience standpoint. I opted for the Bosch W/D ...

Pros: Quiet! Huge capacity, Efficient
Cons: Cost, no door reversal kit, does not stack

I have owned this machine for 2 1/2 months. (I did not purchase the 8" pedestal or matching dryer.) It replaced my 30-year-old top loader. I do laundry for eight people, and this machine is still fun to use. HERE'S WHAT YOU GET: A 216-lb, ...

Pros: Very energy and water efficient; solid construction; quiet; no slide-out detergent drawer
Cons: can't think of any!

LOW water usage; only 56 minutes for a regular wash cycle; (a leading consumer magazine recently reported that the time for a wash cycle is 110 minutes but that is incorrect! That is the time for the longest cycle; one you would use for incredibly dirty ...

Pros: Silent, very effective spin, easy use. Nice hoses and hardware included.
Cons: Terrible manual. Long cycles compared to top loader

My wife and I needed a new washer after our trusty top-loading Maytag finally started leaking. We priced out a couple of machines and almost decided on the Whirlpool. However after reading the reviews on this site we decided on the more expensive ...

Pros: Quiet as can be and uses hardly any water.
Cons: In some cases, a little more installation is required than a normal washer.

I just bought a Bosch front load washer to replace my top loader. I was very excited when I ran it for the first time. I shoved it full of towels and turned it on. At first I was worried because I expected the whole drum to fill with water and it didn't. ...

Pros: In our "E-PINION", buy it and you won't be sorry.
Cons: Had to buy an extended warranty. Only came w/ a 1year.

My wife & I got married in July and for an idea for her bridal shower, We themed it, "End Our Laundrymat Blues". Instead of the regular items you'd expect to get as gifts at one these events, we asked for CASH toward a Washer/Dryer set. After looking ...

Pros: A quality built machine. East to use. It is sturdy and solid.
Cons: So far we don't have any.

We researched all the washing machines until we had checked details down to the level of the mechanics of how to open the mysterious circular panel on the lower right front of the Bosch washer. We researched web, went to stores, saw all the options from ...

Pros: Efficient and economical to operate. High spin speed reduces dryer time. Gets stains out.
Cons: User must read manual. Too much detergent causes suds problems. Imbalanced loads impede spin.

Have owned this machine 2.5 years and still love it. It's like a BMW, has to be used correctly. Needs to be well installed, balanced and leveled. When it is, it works great. You might not be able to fill it to top capacity, we've backed off the 18 ...

Pros: Super Quiet, Easy to Use Controls, 2 Year Warranty, Build Quality, Energy & Water Efficient
Cons: Pricey, Not stackable

My wife and I were all set to buy the Whirlpool Duet series when we saw these models at Lowe's (of all places). We were immediately impressed. I had previously read a Consumer Reports that gave them an excellent rating so we bought them right there. ...