bit-tech Shopping: Whirlpool Compact LCE4332PQ Washer

• Automatic Cycles
• Bleach Dispenser
• Fabric Softener/Dispenser
• Status Indicator

Rating: 10

Time with product: 7 Days

Strengths: has everything as commercial machine

Weaknesses: an alternative way of putting drain pipe needed,

Summary: I liked everything this machine offers. It does a great job in terms of cleaning and it's pretty silent. The powder, softener, bleach, lint filter, everything is very well thought. It's electronic control for cycle selection (heavy duty, normal, short, delicates), 2-stage water level, and temperature. If you've only single tap, you'll need to adjust to water temperature by yourself thru your tap. However, the inlet pipe that comes with the machines has a very nice feature for you to control/check the water temperature easily. The machine uses the standard electric plug so you don't have to worry about that high voltage requirement. This was my MAIN concern before buying a machine for my apartment. I don't want to take the risk of fire, death, etc for doing laundry.The machine connects to your tap at the sink "VERY EASILY" (absolutely no tools needed) and drains to the same sink using the special pipe it comes with. And this was my second concern which is also solved very well.Both witdh and depth are about 22.5 inches. So it's an exact fit for my bathroom door and walk-in closet. But the pipes are short so I've to pull it out from the walk-in closet whenever I need to do laundry. It's ok since it has wheels and moves forward and backward easily (not sidewise).I can get longer pipes but again my bath doors are right about 23" so I can't really place the pipes nicely. So, I think I'm pretty ok with the way it's.One big design flaw is the drain pipe has to be placed 3 ft. above the ground level. Otherwise there's constant water drainage (the water inside the washer runs out without even being used). With the current design, it'll not be a problem because the machine is designed to drain to the sink. But I don't want to drain to sink. I'd rather drain the dirty water to the closet as it's more hygenic that way. But since the closet's close to the ground I can't do that. So, I had to come up with a design of my own. First, I got a discharge hose and then... I'll get a patent for that design.I paid $350 and it deserves a 4.5 stars for having that slightly high price. But it's absolutely worth it. It's better than going to laundry place, carrying loads back and forth, washing your clothes in water with new bacteria species have never been seen before have been discovered. And it's definitely good deal compared to renting from the rental-centers or from the apartment-office.To illustrate, a rent-center asked $70 a month for a smelly and hair-full washer that'll be delivered and installed the next day by themselves. I handed them my "unlimited" Gold Am. Express and they asked me to give 4 different people's (and parent's) names on top of that. It's at that point, I've decided to get out of there and buy a brand new machine.