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4.6 | 13 Reviews

3.8 cu. ft. Duet® Steam Front Load Washer

Whirlpool WFW9550WL

Available in 3 Color(s)

Features

  • There's No Need to Pre-Treat When Your washer Does It for You
  • Conserves natural resources while saving you time and money
  • Keep Operational Sounds Inside the Washer
  • Rated a "Recommended Buy" by a leading consumer magazine

Quick Specs

  • Type: Washer
  • Style: Front Loading
  • Fuel: Electric
  • Width: 27"
  • Height: 38"
  • Depth: 32"
  • Energy Star Rated: Yes
  • Laundry Capacity: 4.4 cu. ft.
  • Steam Cycle: Yes

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There's No Need to Pre-Treat When Your washer Does It for You The Direct Inject wash system enabled by 6th Sense technology penetrates stains and pretreats soils with a concentrated burst of detergent.

Conserves natural resources while saving you time and money This ENERGY STAR® qualified washer's features and technology meet government standards for eco-efficiency and can save you money on your utility bills.

Keep Operational Sounds Inside the Washer With the Quiet Wash noise reduction system, sound-absorbing materials around the wash basket or drum reduce operational noise.

Deep Clean Steam Option Penetrates deep into fabric fibers, breaking down and dissolving stains like grass and grease without pretreating.

NightQuiet Option Uses a lower spin speed to further reduce operational sound for quieter operation when you need it. This is a handy option for those whose laundry rooms are located closer to main living area.

Quiet Wash Plus Noise Reduction System Keep operational sounds inside the washer and out of living areas with sound-absorbing materials around the wash basket.

3.8 cu. ft. Stainless Steel Wash Basket Wash up to 18 pairs of jeans in a single load. You can clean larger, fewer loads to help save time and energy. Or take advantage of the ample space to wash bulky items like comforters, sleeping bags or dog beds.

ENERGY STAR® Qualified Meets government standards to help conserve natural resources and save money on utility bills.

CEE Tier III Qualified Based on the Consortium for Energy Efficiency qualified product listings--with Tier III being the most efficient. This model features advanced water & energy savings and may qualify for rebates from local utility companies.

Direct Inject Wash System Penetrates stains and pretreats soils with a concentrated burst of detergent virtually eliminating the need to pretreat. The wash cycle begins only after the entire load has been treated.

Precision Dispense Penetrates stains and pretreats soils with a concentrated burst of detergent. The wash cycle begins only after the entire load has been treated.

Care Control Temperature Management Adjusts the cold and hot water inlets to reach temperatures that are warm enough to dissolve detergents. Water is kept from overheating to help reduce shrinking and/or color bleeding.

Smooth Spin Technology Shock absorbers, springs and electronic controls help redistribute the load automatically and minimize movement of the wash drum during the spin cycle. The result is less noise and vibration for laundry without disruption.

TumbleFresh Option Activates after the load is finished and tumbles clothes periodically to help prevent wrinkles from setting in. Clothes stay fresh without having transfer them to the dryer immediately.

NSF® Certified Sanitary Cycles Certified by NSF International to remove 99.9% of certain household bacteria without using bleach. Bacteria tested were Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus.

Quiet Wash Plus Noise Reduction Innovative noise reducing technology brings the beauty of silence to the laundry room. Choose a washer with the quiet wash package that meets your needs; Ultra Quiet Wash, Quiet Wash Plus and Quiet Wash. All three packages are remarkable for what they don't do - make noise. Ultra Quiet Wash: Our quietest wash system ever. Strategically-placed, sound absorbing materials on the front, sides and bottom of the washer cabinet, along with a quieter hose design, gives you the flexibility to operate the washer wherever and whenever without disruption. Quiet Wash Plus: Sound-absorbing materials on the front, sides and bottom of the cabinet help keep operational sounds inside the washer and out of your daily life. Quiet Wash: Helps reduce operational noise with a sound-absorbing pad on the front of the washer cabinet.

Stainless Steel Wash Basket Resists odors, rust and chipping. The smooth surface helps protect delicate fabrics from snagging.

Add-A-Garment Feature The convenient Add-A-Garment light illuminates on the control panel for the first 8 minutes of the wash cycle. This gives a convenient reminder that forgotten items can still be added to the load in progress and still receive the same effective cleaning.

Clean Washer Cycle with Affresh® Use this cycle once a month with Affresh® washer cleaner, to eliminate odor-causing soap residue and mildew that can build up as a result of regular everyday washing. This cycle uses a higher water level and hot water to remove buildup.

Delicate Cycle Select a Delicates Cycle when cleaning delicate or knit items. A reduced agitation speed and low spin speed provide needed fabric care without sacrificing cleaning performance.

Hand Wash Cycle Uses extra low, intermittent agitation to mimic washing in the sink for delicate care of hand wash only garments.

Heavy Duty Cycle A faster spin speed coupled with the Direct Inject system works to remove the toughest stains from the toughest and heaviest fabrics.

Sanitary Cycle Adds the power of steam to select wash cycles to sanitize clothing.

Whitest Whites Cycle Raises water tempeatures and releases bleach or an oxygen-based cleaner at the optimal moment to enhance whitening performance.

Delay Wash Sets the washer to begin cleaning up to 16 hours later, during off-peak hours when utility rates may be lower, or when unloading the washer is more convenient.

3-Tray Detergent, Bleach, Fabric Softener Dispenser Automatic detergent, bleach and fabric softener dispensers give you the freedom and confidence to load and go.

Automatic Water Level Control Built-in sensors regulate the amount of water used to match the size of the load so that only the absolute minimum water needed is used. With this efficient feature, the Duet® washer can save up to 23 gallons of water per load.

6-Point Suspension System Shock absorbers, springs and electronic controls help redistribute the load automatically and minimize movement of the wash drum during the spin cycle. The result is less noise and vibration for laundry without disruption.

Automatic Door Lock Door locks when cycle starts.

Optional Storage Pedestals Whirlpool brand offers an ergonomic solution for its front-load washers and dryers to help reduce bending, stooping, or arching. Based on your height and laundry room needs, optional 10" and 15.5" pedestals make loading, unloading, and filling the dispensers easier. From the Home Page, please go to All Products > Laundry > Laundry 1-2-3 to view more details and options.

Features

  • There's No Need to Pre-Treat When Your washer Does It for You
  • Conserves natural resources while saving you time and money
  • Keep Operational Sounds Inside the Washer
  • Rated a "Recommended Buy" by a leading consumer magazine
  • Deep Clean Steam Option
  • NightQuiet Option
  • Quiet Wash Plus Noise Reduction System
  • 3.8 cu. ft. Stainless Steel Wash Basket
  • ENERGY STAR® Qualified
  • CEE Tier III Qualified
  • Direct Inject Wash System
  • Precision Dispense
  • Care Control Temperature Management
  • Smooth Spin Technology
  • 12 Automatic Cycles
  • 4 Temperature Settings
  • 11 Adaptive Wash Actions
  • TumbleFresh Option
  • NSF® Certified Sanitary Cycles
  • 1,300 RPM Maximum Spin Speed
  • Ultra Capacity Plus
  • Quiet Wash Plus Noise Reduction
  • Stainless Steel Wash Basket
  • Built-In Water Heater
  • Add-A-Garment Feature
  • Auto Soak Cycle
  • Clean Washer Cycle with Affresh®
Configuration and Overview
Capacity 3.8 Cu. Ft.
Energy and Eco-Friendly
Energy Star® Qualified Yes
CEE Tier III Energy Star CEE Tier III level
Whirlpool Sensing and Adapting Technology
Care Control Temperature Management Care Control Temperature Management
Precision Dispenser 3-tray dispenser drawer ( Detergent, bleach and fabric softener)
Style and Extras
Sound Package Quiet Wash Plus
Cycle and Options
Clean Washer Clean Washer
Quick Wash/Rapid Wash Yes
Spin Speed 1300
Number of Cycles 12
Delay Start 14 Hour
Dimensions
Width 27
Depth 32 9/16
Install Depth Minimum 32 9/16
Height 38

Quick Specs


  • Appearance

  • Type: Washer
  • Style: Front Loading
  • Fuel: Electric

  • Dimensions

  • Width: 27"
  • Height: 38"
  • Depth: 32"

  • Features

  • Energy Star Rated: Yes
  • Laundry Capacity: 4.4 cu. ft.
  • Steam Cycle: Yes

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4.6 out of 5

92% of reviewers recommend this product.

4 Stars

Duet washer

Scott 1010 1/22/2018

I bought one 7 years ago, but now having problems with it.!
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Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

A Great Work Horse

TomR77 11/7/2014

Could not be happier with this machine, replaced an older Duet Sport model. Super quiet with many cleaning settings to choose from. The steam option has proven itself to provide that extra cleaning power I was looking for. Overall a great product for the money.
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Yes, I recommend this product

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4 Stars

I like it.

ru4msu 8/19/2014

I have only had this dryer a few weeks, but so far it does the job nicely. One feature I would love to see added is a "touch up" button you can push without having to turn the dial, which would just run the dryer for 15-20 minutes (which could be adjusted with the up/down time buttons).
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Yes, I recommend this product

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3 Stars

Duet Washer and Dryer

Mike61 5/14/2014

This purchase was included in a new house I purchased. The unit works fine and does a good job of cleaning. I previously owned a LG product and although the LG was a more solid unit the cleaning ability seems comparable. We will see how the Duet performs over time.
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No, I do not recommend this product

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5 Stars

Great features

Pumkin 5/3/2014

I absolutely love my new washer. It a little bit to learn but I wouldn't give it up for nothing.
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Yes, I recommend this product

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steam front load washer

ann778 4/30/2014

I love the washer.I love the way it washes.And i save on water
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5 Stars

It's awesome

liz969 12/23/2013

I love this washer! I like its ease of use and the steam feature. It does the job fast and very good at energy and water saving. Highly recommend.
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5 Stars

I like its ease of use.

coachgoss 12/22/2013

I love how easy it is to use. I can adjust settings well based on how dirty or thick the clothes and towels are.
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Yes, I recommend this product

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4 Stars

The only issue I have with the washer is keeping it balanced

4Karmen 11/4/2013

I love my washer/dryer set - however, I find myself in constant battle trying to keep the washer balanced on a tile floor.The washer (with additional base) sits on my tile floor and when it tries to spin at high velocity (like it is designed to do) it becomes extremely unbalanced - either adding cycle time while it tries to reposition the load or it will spin unbalanced and "walk" upto a foot.We have had the company that sold & installed the washer come out and try to re-balance it (didn't help) and we have also tried to turn the spin velocity down to medium & it still didn't help.
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Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Great Machine

Dynamite 11/3/2013

Uses less water and 1/3 rd the time a normal top loader does.
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Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

love my new washer

Barb37 10/29/2013

can fit so much in them!! Even my comforter!! no more trips to the dry cleaner!! so very easy to use love it!
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5 Stars

Great buy for the price

Patrick74 10/28/2013

We have 6 people in our family and do lots of laundry! This machine has been great and reliable. Would buy it again.
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Yes, I recommend this product

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5 Stars

Another solid product from Whirlpool

BDofCO 10/28/2013

WE have been mostly buying Whirlpool or Kitchen Aid products for over 30 years. While we have had a few other brands, we have never been as satisfied as with Whirlpool. This product is no exception. 8 Years ago we purchased another set of Duet Products from whirlpool which we left behind when we moved. While they were great, this product is even better. It is quieter than the prior unit which was not bad at all. Everythingabout this unit has been as good or even better than our prior Whirlpool set. Performance is as good as it gets, it's quite and it looks great.
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Yes, I recommend this product

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