Electrolux front load washers and dryers can actually make washing clothes more enjoyable.
With best in class cleaning and drying performance, as well as one of the quickest wash cycles
available, they won’t do your laundry for you, but the job will get done much faster.
In this video, we’ll give you an in-depth overview of the 4 different series of the
Electrolux lineup. And if you stick around until the end, we’ll give you our top expert
recommendation on which series we think is best for most people as well the one reason
I myself choose to skip Electrolux altogether (which I now regret).
Hi this is John with Designer Appliances, New Jersey and New York's premier appliance
showroom. As appliance experts, we've helped thousands of customers find the best appliances
for their homes. If someone is in the market for a new washer and dryer, we always recommend
Electrolux as a top option.
Although Electrolux is one of the largest appliance manufacturers in the world, they’re
laundry products have really only become popular within the last 10 year is the US. Their washer
and dryer product lineup has gone through a few changes over the years but the pillars
of Electrolux remain focused on the things that matter for most households which include
having the best cleaning performance, the fastest wash and dry cycles, beautiful design,
and capacity large enough to fit wash a king size comforter in a footprint that doesn’t
require you to knock down a wall to fit it like some of the other competitors on the
market.
With a nice clean design and a sleek control panel, we think these units are the best looking
on the market. All models are available in white, and the more fully featured models
are also available in a titanium gray finish. Smart design isn’t just on the surface.
Mold growth around the seal of front loaders has always been a concern, and Electrolux
was one of the first brands to include an antimicrobial door seal that naturally blocks
bacterial growth.
Install flexibility is another key aspect of Electrolux that we tell our customers about.
They are one of the only manufacturers to offer reversible doors on both their washer
and dryer, allowing you to put it either on the left or the right side of your laundry
space. Depth-wise they are shallower than most allowing them to fit into tighter laundry
closets, and their height is about 1 ½ to 2” shorter which makes the controls slightly
more reachable if you are going to stack the units, also allowing the stacked pair to sneak
under shorter door jambs. And their dryers offer 4-way venting without having to buy
a separate kit which gives you a lot of placement flexibility.
One thing we like to be upfront about with our customers is in regards to Electrolux’s
perfect balance system, which automatically balances your load for quieter operation.
If you dig around online, you’ll see some people still complaining about noise and vibration
with Electrolux. We’ve experienced this first hand with some of our own customers.
In rare cases it’s been a faulty unit that we have worked to replace, and in others a
subpar installation that needs to be properly leveled. With issues like this, buying from
a reputable dealer like Designer Appliances will make all the difference. On average Electrolux
is going to usually be much quieter than most brands, but this is still a unit spinning
at over 1000 rpm full of heavy, wet, laundry, so you’re gonna get some noise and or vibration,
that’ why we think calling it “perfect balance” sets the expectation too high...
so keep that in mind.
Before we talk about more of Electrolux’s many features, let’s go through the different
models available. Electrolux model numbers look confusing at first, but all you have
to do is look at the middle three numbers to pick out which series the washer or dryer
belongs in.
Electrolux washers and dryers are broken up into four different series: the 317, 427,
527 and 627 series. The rest of the numbers simply indicate style options like fuel type
(gas or electric) and color. As you go up in series, you’ll pick up extra features.
As I mentioned before, all models are available in white, however with the 527 and series
627 series you also have the option of a gray color that Electrolux calls titanium. People
often ask us if they can give and match series.
First up is the 317 series, which are Electrolux’s entry-level washers and dryers.
These entry level appliances give you the core of what Electrolux is known for without
all the bells and whistles. The washers feature the manufacturer’s signature LuxCare complete
wash system. The LuxCare system measures and controls the wash temperature throughout the
cycle, so that the water is never too hot or too cold. It also has a smart load sensor
to figure out how much water you need for each load. These washers also include a 12
hour delay, as well as five cycles, and three options each for soil level and temperature.
The matching dryers include five cycles and three dryness levels. You won’t find the
quick wash and dry programs that Electrolux is known for, so if that is one of your must
have features, you’ll need to step up from here.
The 427 series models are a step-up from the entry level options.
These washers include all the features of the entry-level models with the addition of
the 20-minute fast wash cycle and special options for treating stains. With a total
of seven cycles and four soil level options, your clothes will come out super clean. The
matching dryer also has an express 20 minute cycle and adds a steam option that’s not
available in the entry-level versions. The base-level dryers have seven cycles and four
dryness levels.
The 527 series models bring a ton of new features to the table, including the Adaptive detergent
Dispenser, which can evenly distribute laundry pods.
Laundry pods are extremely convenient. There’s no need to lift and pour a heavy bottle of
detergent all while trying to avoid spilling it. My wife is 5’ tall and our laundry is
on pedestals so I know first hand how difficult it is for her to reach our detergent dispenser.
Laundry pods solve the issue. Just pull out a pod, throw it on top of your laundry, and
you're done. The problem with laundry pods is that sometimes they don’t fully dissolve,
and when this happens it can leave a stain or residue on your clothes. Electrolux is
the first manufacturer to include a laundry pod dispenser. Just place the pod in the dispenser
when you start the cycle, and the washer will make sure the pod is dissolved prior to releasing
it into the wash drum. Don’t worry though, you can still use your normal liquid, powder
and bleach detergent, this is just an additional feature. These washers also include steam
and sanitization options, as well as a super-fast 18-minute cycle. The deluxe washers also offer
a total of nine cycles and five soil options. The dryers include eight cycles and five dryness
levels. Design wise you get an upgrade too, the door is now stainless steel instead of
plastic. For this reason be careful when mixing and matching different series of Electrolux
washers and dryers as your laundry room may look a little off if the styles don’t match.
And finally, we have the top-of-the-line 627 models which is the series we always recommend
to our customers based on the amazing cleaning performance. These washers include Electrolux’s
signature SmartBoost and Stain Soak technologies, which work together to deliver the perfect
blend of detergent and water. SmartBoost Technology blends detergent and water in a special chamber
before releasing the detergent into the tub. It can also do the same with fabric softener
and bleach. This provides a deeper, faster, and more effective clean and avoids those
annoying spots on your clothes. The Stain Soak option works in much the same way. Stain
soak premixes water, detergent and stain remover before the cycle for an even deeper clean.
And if you’re looking for the fastest wash cycle Electrolux offers, you’ll love the
15-minute cycle. The dryer offers a total of nine different cycles, including one for
allergies.
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and get ideas to make the most of your living spaces!
Now that we’ve covered the 4 different series, our top recommendation for most people is
the top of the line 627 series
We try not to recommend the top of the line series of any product we sell. While yes,
as you go up in the lineup, the units are almost always objectively better or have more
features, usually the middle of the line has the best performance to price ratio, and normally
the features at the top of the line are gimmicky and not worth the price. That’s not the
case with the 627 series Electrolux units. These units truly change the wash performance
with the SmartBoost technology so we think the upgrade is worth the cost. Electrolux’s
SmartBoost has been rated as the absolute best at removing stains by many independent
testing companies. If I was buying these units for my own home, I would definitely consider
the 627 series.
So what are some reasons you might want to avoid Electrolux
We always like to give you the full picture of products we sell, and with Electrolux there
is 1 major drawback that turns off a lot of people. Electrolux is completely missing WiFi
connectivity. For a top of the line appliance in 2021 that is just crazy. For some people
that might not matter, but for me personally, I ended up not getting Electrolux in my new
home because of this. Now that I have a washer and dryer with WiFi from a different brand,
the only thing I use WiFi for is for notifications when the wash and dry cycles are complete.
This is nice and all but I really was expecting to utilize WiFi more frequently. I regret
my decision not to stick with my gut on the Electrolux. There is a silver lining to this
however, if you can wait, Electrolux should be releasing their WiFI capable units towards
the end of 2021.
We hope this video has given you a great starting point when it comes to selecting the right
washer and dryer for your home. Which Electrolux feature impressed you most? Let us know in
the comments below! If you want to see Electrolux washers and dryers in person, stop by one
of our New Jersey showrooms, where our experts can help you pick the best model for your
home.
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