This Samsung WF448AAP 4.5 cu. ft. Steam Front Load Washer – Stainless Platinum Front Load Steam Washer features Diamond Drum, Silvercare, 1300 RPM, E-Star. Stainless Platinum Surface, 4. 5 cu ft VRT. The Samsung washer measures 32 inchD x 27 inchW x 39 inchH.
Samsung WF448AAP 4.5 cu. ft. Steam Front Load Washer – Stainless Platinum Features
- 4.45 cu. ft. Drum-Easily cleans a king sized comforter or up to 28 bath towels (22″ x 44″).
- By being ENERGY STAR compliant you are assured that your SAMSUNG model is helping the environment.
- Uses less energy while saving you money.
- Direct Drive Inverter Motor-Reduces noisy belt sounds.
Customer Reviews
Great Machine
We live in FL and I purchased this model at a Sears outlet. The bottoms of my white exercise socks have never gotten this clean with our old machine. This is the first HE front loader I’ve ever owned. I really love the steam option.
The only downfall of this machine that I’ve incurred is that the amount of time it takes for a steam or heavy wash is well over an hour. The `quick wash’ is 45 minutes. That being said, this washer is able to hold so much more than the previous washing machine, it really isn’t that big of a deal for us. I’m amazed at how quiet it operates as well. Its just fun to use.
OK, I’m REALLY Impressed!
We purchased our set with a manufacturing date of 01.31.10.
I was a bit nervous about selecting these machines to purchase after reading a few complaints (overall, there weren’t too many) about clothes not being cleaned, an occasional mechanics problem requiring resolution, noise, etc. and had decided the machines were either ‘love it’ or ‘hate it.’ I took the plunge anyhow and am so thrilled I did!
After owning the machines for a brief time, I can proclaim I’m definitely in the ‘LOVE IT!’ camp! Further, without wishing to offend anyone, I will even imply people who are in the ‘hate it!’ camp 1) perhaps have not read their instruction manuals thoroughly so they know how to properly use and care for their machines as well as understand their limitations, or 2) perhaps aren’t using the machines properly. There seem to be some service / part replacement complaints from people, but those seem centered around models with earlier manufacturing dates than the set I own.
I have never been able to get my whites this clean without bleach or OxiClean or some other whitening agent, so I was truly impressed with the Silvercare feature (especially after wondering if it might be just hype and marketing). Silvercare really works, and works well! I can confidently sanitize things without worrying about using a great deal of resources other than cold water to do so, and ditching the bleach is a wonderful thing – I really don’t think I’ll need to use it anymore!
The steam features have already helped remove dirt and stains my last washer could never remove, leaving me quite impressed, and the refresh cycle on the dryer is a real boon when there isn’t time to iron or quick-wash. I love being able to deep-steam more heavily soiled items like my son’s soccer gear and have them come out looking pristine!
These machines are every bit as quiet as advertised – I can barely hear the washer (properly leveled) operating, and this allows me to do laundry at my convenience even at nighttime without disturbing the rest of the household. The dryer is dramatically quieter than my last one as well, and the lack of overall laundry noise is fantastic!!
I love the beauty of the machines – the polished understated glamor of the platinum set is fantastic. I’m very pleased to have them seen instead of feeling like I have to hide my washer and dryer from visitors who might enter the laundry room.
Although definitely not inexpensive, these machines are well worth the price considering the load of amazing features they utilize and the increased capacity of the washer and dryer drums. I’m very much looking forward to saving on our utility costs because of them! I would heartily recommend these beauties to my friends and family, and encourage anyone out there still on the fence to buy them with confidence!! I love them, and am confident if you read the manuals and use them properly you will too!!! =)
Extremely low vibration and noise – great washer
Purchased this washer and matching electric dryer to replace brand new Whirlpool 9400 set we owned for less than 2 weeks. The Whirlpool washer vibrated so bad I spent hours getting it perfectly level to no avail. I even contacted Whirlpool who suggested that I re-inforce my laundry room floor with a seperate 3/4 inch thick sheet of plywood. My laundry room floor is on the 1st level, linolium covered 3/4 plywood set on 2×10 joists 16 inch centered. In other words, its quite solid. The washer had been setup professionally, shipping plugs removed, leveled. But when it went to high spin mode – watch out. It vibrated the entire 20×20 floor. The Whirlpool merchant agreed to take back the Whirlpool units and the wife and I purchased these Samsung units. The Samsung units were installed in the same laundry room without any modification to the floor. They work great. Extremely low vibration and noise. My house no longer shakes. The Samsung washer feet are different than the Whirlpool feet – the Samsung feet grip the floor like a gecko. Also, the Samsung washer incorporates “Vibration Reduction Technology” in all of its washers. This VRT combined with the grippy feet really work. The dryer works well also. Both units are very solidly built and aesthetically pleasing.
Best washer/dryer we have ever owned!!!
We purchased the matching dryer to go with this washer and they are fantastic! They are quiet, fast, and energy efficient. We purchased the drawer bases which give you more storage and raise the machines up waist level so you don’t have to bend down when loading and unloading.
The only issue we had was with the brass “Y” included with the steam dryer for the cold water faucet. It leaked, but Samsung sent a replacement the next day!
We gave away an 8 year old set of Maytags that worked, but were both noisy…good ridence! These are so quiet and do a better job cleaning and drying our clothes than any set we have owned before. We have had GE, Kenmore, and Maytag. All good products, but these Samsung products are so far superior, it isn’t even funny!
And don’t let the “NASA” designed controls fool you, they are very easy to use with preprogrammed settings (e.g. whites, towels, perm press, etc.). And the steam in both the washer and dryer allow you to remove wrinkles and sanitize your clothes. This washer also has the ability to remove 99% of bacteria in cold water using silver ions.
Don’t let our 5 star rating and the other person’s 1 star rating make up your mind. We researched Consumer Reports and other web sites and read lots of consumer opinions before making our decision. Plus you get an energy credit on your taxes for purchasing these Samsung products!
One recommendation, purchase the extended warranty as these are high tech with digital controls. Ours are protected for 5 years along with a “lemon” warranty. If the other consumer who gave 1 star had purchased this, they could have already replaced the defective unit or got their money back. Although we are suspicious seeing that Samsung give a 1 year warranty and they claim they can’t get Samsung to do anything about their washer…so do your research before writing off this product. We highly recommend this washer although it was the most expensive one we researched…worth every dollar!
