Samsung Ecobubble WF1124XAC review
Ecobubble is impressive, particularly at 15C. If you want the largest capacity machine, this is the one to buy
Specifications
Drum size: 12kg, Spin speed : 1,400rpm, Rated efficiency: A+++, Wool wash: Yes, Silk Wash: Yes, Hand Wash: Yes
EASE OF USE AND FEATURES
As we’ve come to expect from Samsung, build quality was excellent and the Ecobubble WF1124XAC felt very well made. The door felt tough and secure, while the detergent tray operated smoothly. This model comes with an LCD screen, showing you your wash options, so it’s easy to see what’s going on.
The dial lets you quickly select the type of wash you want
A simple dial lets you quickly select a pre-set wash cycle, with options for all of the usual types, plus Wool and Hand Wash for delicate items. For each wash you can also control the spin speed (400, 800, 1,000, 1,200 and 1,400rpm), choose the temperature (20C, 30C, 40C, 60C and 90C).
This clear LCD screen lets you see exactly which wash options you’ve chosen and how much time is left
In addition there are specific wash options that you can add including an Easy Iron mode, which reduces the spin speed to 800 and controls the drum movement to reduce creasing. There’s also an option to delay the start of the wash, so you can ensure that you’ll be around when the cycle has finished to prevent your wet washing sitting in the machine for too long. If you’ve got a set of favourite options, these can all be saved to the My Cycle, so you can recall them quickly for use.
Noise is rated at 52dB for the wash and 72dB for the spin cycle, which is about what we’d expect. More importantly, the Ecobubble WF1124XAC was smooth in operation and didn’t wobble or shudder during testing, so it was fairly unobtrusive.
CONCLUSION
The current price for the WF1124XAC is excellent, particularly for a 12kg washing machine. We love the Ecobubble mode, which truly did an excellent job at just 15C. At this mode it’s also incredibly cheap to run.
However, across all wash cycles and based on the EU energy label figures, the 8kg Panasonic NA-168VG4 is cheaper to run overall and has marginally better performance based on our stain strips. That said, if you want the biggest capacity possible, the Ecobubble WF1124XAC is the washing machine to buy.
| Hardware | |
|---|---|
| Drum size | 12kg |
| Spin speed | 1,400rpm |
| Type | Freestanding |
| Rated efficiency | A+++ |
| Size (HxWxD) | 600x850x600mm |
| Wash modes | |
| Auto half load | Yes |
| Delicate wash | Yes |
| Wool wash | Yes |
| Silk Wash | Yes |
| Hand Wash | Yes |
| Quick wash | Yes |
| Reduced creasing | Yes |
| Super rinse | Yes |
| Time remaining indicator | Yes |
| Consumables | |
| Annual water consumption | 17,160 |
| Annual electricity consumption | 258 |
| Buying information | |
| Warranty | Five-years onsite |
| Price | £650 |
| Supplier | www.appliancesdirect.co.uk |
| Details | www.samsung.co.uk |
| Part Code | WF1124XAC |