Comments on: Asko Washing Machines Reviews

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 18:48:38 +0000

Buyer beware!!!!!

I own an Asko wow what a mistake I made.

First let me say the dishwasher when it works is ok, not as quiet as the Bosh or Mile dishwasher but better than most! Now that being said it is mid range at best with a high end price tag.

The problem with the Asko is simply this as long as it works you are fine. If it breaks that is when the real problems start. Most service place don’t carry Asko parts. The vast majority of service place won’t even deal with them because of how hard it is to get the parts and deal with Asko’s USA Headquarters.

We were part of the Asko Model 1585 recall if you look it up online you will see some of their Dishwashers have caught on fire. Well our problems started 2 weeks before Christmas and are still going on 2 months later. Asko has 24/7 customer service the problem is they just give you the run around.

We did finally get a service call about 1 1/2 weeks after it broke but in the process they broke off parts trying to fix the dishwasher. We are still waiting for them to send someone out and get it fixed, once again if you want anything done you will spend hours on the phone trying to get a supervisor, going through all the red tape, and at this point I’m sure they are just trying to force us to go out and buy a new dishwasher.

I’m not trying to badmouth Asko just do your homework, look at what people are saying about the company, and make an informed decision. We have a top of the line Bosch and I’m not saying it’s a perfect dishwasher but it has been much better than our Asko!

I hope at the very least this review helps people make a better decision because it’s not a cheap purchase and you should get what you pay for!

By: j.calleo

j.calleo — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 18:43:03 +0000

I owned two Asko machines. Both were expensive crap. The front load drum was small, the spin cycle sounded like an airplane and the motors burned out after 2 years. Parts support from Texas was lousey. Heavy old fashined design. Asko must mean junk in Swedeish. Like Volvo , it should be sold to the Chineese and forgotten since it gives the quality image of Sweden a bad name. Have now Whirlpool Duets and Miele (German made on both) and have had no problems.

By: corni

corni — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:30:04 +0000

I’ve had an ASko for about 10 years and from the very start, it was very noisy and wash cycle was extremely long. The front panel, made out of plastic is broken from being leaned on while loading or unloading clothes. And, finally, the spin cycle stopped and because of that, I can’t even open the door to remove the clothes. Too expensive for so many negatives.

By: jess

jess — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:16:35 +0000

This is an update, regarding a newer model, the Asko 6222W, front loading washer and prices are considerably lower than mentioned here, also. Extremely efficient washing with many choices of cycles, quiet, and high quality product. This front loading washer also has a cabinet door which drops down for holding laundry either to fold or sort for the dryer. An excellent machine.

By: Dave

Dave — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:42:28 +0000

I have a basic Asko Washer and Dryer which I purchased in 2002. They’ a little quirky but I’ve grown to love the efficiency and space saving design. I built a countertop over the top of them for folding clothes and the whole setup fits perfectly in the narrow hallway to the back bedroom and bathroom of my mobile home. One thing I really appreciate is that the washer heats it’s own water, almost to the boiling point… or lower for normal wash… anywhere from ice cold to really hot. I can take a shower or run the dishwasher while washing clothes and never run out of hot water. The first three wash cycles are pretty long but there are quicker cycles for less soiled clothes. Out of 5 Stars I give Asko machines a 4.75! Well worth the $1800 I paid.