Best Buy Ratings and Reviews

Best Buy Ratings and Reviews

Customer Reviews for Whirlpool 1.5 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Electric Washer and 3.5 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Dryer Combo - White

Whirlpool 1.5 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Electric Washer and 3.5 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Dryer Combo - White

Model: LTE5243DQ
SKU: 3958266
UPC: 050946532578
Ideal for small homes and apartments where space is limited, this compact washer/dryer combination fits comfortably into a corner or a hall closet without sacrificing the performance or efficiency of a standard unit.
Average Customer Rating:
2.875 out of 5
2.9
 out of 
5
(8 Reviews) 8
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Snapshot 8 reviews
5 stars
1
4 stars
3
3 stars
0
2 stars
2
1 star
2
50% of customers would recommend this product to a friend 
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4 out of 8
)
Customer Questions & Answers:
4 Questions | 5 Answers
Customer Reviews for Whirlpool 1.5 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Electric Washer and 3.5 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Dryer Combo - White
Review 1 for Whirlpool 1.5 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Electric Washer and 3.5 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Dryer Combo - White

Lid sensor broke within 3 weeks of delivery

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: MickiS
from MB
on 03/01/2012
Value for Price
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Quality
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Features
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Performance
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Received washer/dryer and saw a dent on the side. 3 weeks later it would not drain and spin. Discovered the sensor that is triggered by the lid was not tripping. Later found out it was not covered by the warranty because I use it in my massage office. Not impressed with the quality or costumer service on this item.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+3points
3out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 2 for Whirlpool 1.5 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Electric Washer and 3.5 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Dryer Combo - White

Good for its Purpose

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: Daspudlz
from Miami Beach
on 01/13/2012
Value for Price
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Performance
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: Size
What's not so great: Noise
This is the ONLY combo washer/dryer that will fit in my apartment without having to take a wall down, so it's not like I had many choices. That said, this works fine for what it is - a small appliance, best for one or two people. The dryer is super-fast. It is noisy, however, and the washer has become unbalanced once or twice when washing heavy towels. I haven't had it for more than a year, so time will tell on longevity.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+8points
8out of 8found this review helpful.
Review 3 for Whirlpool 1.5 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Electric Washer and 3.5 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Dryer Combo - White

I love this washer and dryer combo

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Diorio63
from Naugatuck, CT
on 12/02/2010
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Performance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: fits perfect in a small apartment
it's the first washer dryer combo I have owned and it is wonderful, it fits perfect in my apartment, and it washes the clothes great and the dryer does a wonderful job also.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+20points
25out of 30found this review helpful.
Review 4 for Whirlpool 1.5 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Electric Washer and 3.5 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Dryer Combo - White

Timer breaks

Customer Rating
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Posted by: loyalwhirlpool75
from Austin, Tx
on 11/04/2010
What's great about it: stacked
What's not so great: parts
I bought this stacked Whirlpool washer and gas dryer on Feb 2010 and had to replace the timer on Oct 2010. The timer started to wane then didn't work properly at all and was lucky that it showed up before my warranty was up.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+19points
21out of 23found this review helpful.
Review 5 for Whirlpool 1.5 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Electric Washer and 3.5 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Dryer Combo - White

Washer/Dryer

Customer Rating
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Posted by: KO
from Seattle, WA
on 01/15/2010
Value for Price
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Quality
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Features
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Performance
3.0 out of 5
3.0
What's great about it: Compact size
What's not so great: Noisy
The unit is really much noisier than I thought. Even with nothing in the dryer and the dryer turned on (as I did to check out the unit) it was very noisy. When this unit dies I definitely will not replace it with a similar unit, but will choose to have brackets mounted to the wall to mount a free standing dryer above a washer instead of having a stacked single unit. Also know that you don't need to purchase the accessory hoses if Whirlpool through the BestBuy Geek Squad is installing for you. Whirlpool installers only use their hoses provided and only warranty when they use their own hoses.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+25points
29out of 33found this review helpful.
Review 6 for Whirlpool 1.5 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Electric Washer and 3.5 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Dryer Combo - White

I'm satisfied

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: Mo246
from Yorkville, IL
on 01/15/2010
Value for Price
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Performance
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: Easy to use
What's not so great: Sometimes it gets out of balance but not a big deal
I really like my new combo washer and dryer. Its perfect for me. It's easy to use. Cleans my clothes and drys them properly. I can try different settings too, so it gives you options on washing/drying your items.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+19points
23out of 27found this review helpful.
Review 7 for Whirlpool 1.5 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Electric Washer and 3.5 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Dryer Combo - White

Solid performer

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: sv2207
from Metairie, LA
on 08/03/2008
What's great about it: great dryer
What's not so great: small wash loads
I purchased this model about 9 years ago and have had no problems whatsoever. I would not recommend this for families because of the small capacity, but for a single person like myself, it has been great. The dryer is the best and fastest I have ever used!
I would recommend this to a friend!
+24points
25out of 26found this review helpful.
Review 8 for Whirlpool 1.5 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Electric Washer and 3.5 Cu. Ft. 5-Cycle Dryer Combo - White

Worst Purchase Ever

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: Kate1123
on 01/01/2008
What's great about it: None
This is the worst washer/dryer combo. Do not purchase. We purchased new in April and have had it repaired three times in 8 mos. In order to qualify for a new washer/dryer the unit must be repaired four times.
The washer consistently becomes off-balanced. Each time it has been repaired we've been given a different reason for the defect. This last time we were told to make sure we put the clothes in evenly. We live in a condo complex and the neighbors consistently call to complain when we try to do our wash because the washer is so loud.
The washer is very small. We can typically only wash about three pairs of jeans per one load. The dryer is also small leaving clothes wrinkled.
Do not purchase!!!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+29points
33out of 37found this review helpful.