Asko W8844XL / W8844XL ECO

I bought the larger version of the Asko new to reduce number of loads but this machine has real problems with towels and just refuses to spin regardless of whether I reduce number of towels or rearrange load.
My Miele lasted 20 years and never missed a beat in that time regardless of what I put into it.
I doubt if this Asko will go the distance since it's not performing the basics from the get go and thinking of replacing it before too long.
Also extremely noisey.

Bought machine, machine works well for 3y 4m now it's shaking and making a hell of a noise on spin. Asko say, out of warranty, you pay for service call and depending on what was wrong with it, they might help!

Fair washing machine life for this amount should be ~10 years... Will chase them up and one way or another have it fixed but it's not the point. They shouldn't gouge customers on price selling something that should be premium quality if a, largely 2 person household can break it in 3 odd years - stay clear if I was you!

Machine is just twelve months old and door glass has exploded at 1600 rpm. Extremely dangerous, destroyed washing and machine is filled with shards of glass. Asko response after two weeks. 'operator error' will not replace under warranty. Customer service is non existent in Australia. State service managers' words "Good luck sunshine" 'we have many of these new machines doing this" if so why are they not recalled. Note all newer models now have a plastic cover over the glass. Be very very careful, someone is going to get hurt.

Update: Asko have now agreed to repair at their cost. You would think it would be more cost efficient to replace with new unit than expensive repair but what can we do?

We were convinced to buy this above a Miele by the salespeople. Wish we had gone with our gut.
Have had terrible trouble with the seals and now the bearings have gone.
Washes well, and has good options for different washes. I especially love the hand wash feature.
For the price compared to the problems we've had I Would not recommend.

Nothing but problems!! Trying to get it replaced. Had 3 call outs. First the seal then the computer not working meaning the wash could go on for an extra 45 minutes! Not what you want when you are time poor. Would not recommend at all as completely unreliable. Don't buy!

Nothing but trouble since we've had it. The Good Guys salesman convinced me that I would be buying a super reliable washing machine that was built stronger than any other on the market and wouldn't give me any trouble! There has been fault message after fault message and now there is power to the machine but the program won't start...... 6 people to wash for, I'm losing my patience with it.

An excellent job for example ready to replace doona washed on Max heat Max 14000 spin came out like New and relatively dry so easy hang and finish drying
High rated for per and water consumption/ electricity salesman said he'd had one for 25 years never broke down.
Installed it myself easy as hook up the hose remove restaining bolts at the rear the unit, plug it away it went 1st go...

only Machine without a rubber seal on the door and that is the reason we purchased it.
Quiet well modulated machine with ease of function and range of cycles. Good quality build, durable and fully functional.
It washes all fabric types well and has appropriate cycles to match. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a high quality washing machine.

The door what is with the door?
did read some reviews before buying and there was mention of issues with the door not closing but I thought they may have been unlucky. I did decide to purchase this machine and guess what that door is doing my head in.
some times it closes but mostly not.
after pressing start you have to stand there and wait for the click and press door in again and more often than not you have to do it again. and sometimes it just bounces open and have real trouble getting it to lock in.
Apart from that a great wash
but THAT DOOR very annoying

I bought the Asko ECO machine. It washes pretty well, the clothes come out clean and I like that I can choose the temperature, wash time and type of spin cycle. I do have trouble closing the door as it take a lot of strength - so I push it closed with my knee and body weight. I don't like how once the door is closed it can't be opened. I've had it for around 2 years but have only used it for last 6 months, I hope it lasts longer than others have experienced. I paid extra to get the ECO model and was told there was on overnight ECO wash but can't find a setting for it all.

I've had this machine less than two years and had quite a few problems with it. I'm very glad I bought the extended warranty. When it works it's superb, so that's something.

My biggest issue is with ASKO's service. It can take a long time for them to send someone out - meanwhile your clothes are rotting in the machine and you can't do any washing. If your machine breaks down mid-cycle it's not really the sort of situation where you can wait a week. Also, when I call, I expect to be able to speak to someone who can schedule a service visit for me, not told that someone will get back to me, which can take days.

I will buy Miele appliances in future. I've had a much better experience with them.

Clean my clothes well but work clothes I have to soak them otherwise they will never be clean it doesn’t wear out the colors very quiet the best feature in this washing machine is the hot water hose option it saves electricity
The only thing I don’t like is when I forget something and I wanna but it with the load it starts all over

Cleans clothes well I can't complain but towels do not come out fluffy they are more like sand paper.
I have tried all options on the programs but they still come out like sand paper.
I e-mailed Asko and informed them that I was not happy with the way the towels come out. Asko made suggestions and I tried all their suggestions but my towels are still like sand paper.
The machine was very quiet in the beginning but the noise level has increased over the year but still quieter than my old top loader.
Also I noticed that the detergent separator was missing when I purchased the machine that's disappointing considering I paid $2498.00 for it.