FAQ

Isn't the capacity of an ASKO Professional Washer and Dryer much less than others? 
The capacity of ASKO Washers and Dryers are comparable to any old-style agitator. In fact, an ASKO will hold as much as 15 large towels. And since an ASKO doesn't have an agitator, it will hold some items that even the largest top-loaders choke on.

How do ASKO Professional Washers and Dryers get clothes so much cleaner while still using so little water and detergent and no bleach? 
Simple--vastly superior wash action and up to seven rinses. Lifting and dropping clothes in and out of hot - really hot - clean water is significantly more effective than soaking them in a tub of luke warm water that is loaded with chemicals. The internal heaters permit water to be heated up to 140º F. and that means the detergent is so much more effective that you don't even need bleach. 

Who needs an internal water heater?
We've got a good water heating system. 
Many water heaters are set at 120º F and you lose one degree of heat for every ten feet of pipe. Plus in any domestically-made washer, the water gets colder the longer it's in the washer. That means you are often washing with water that's about 100º F or room temperature, and that's why you have to use twice as much detergent and bleach--the water is simply not hot enough to make the detergent really work like it should. By heating the water to a constant 140º, ASKO Washers actually activate the enzymes in detergents that get your clothes clean. It's also the minimum temperature necessary to kill bacteria, viruses, and dust mites. 

How easy are ASKO Professional Washers and Dryers to use? 
Actually it's the simplest system on the market. The EasyControl system comes with eight pre-set programs that cover all of your laundry needs. And since ASKO washers set their own water level, all you have to do is hit one button, and you are washing. If needed, the EasyControl can also communicate in 11 languages.

I've heard these front-loading washers
take much longer, is that true? 
For most programs they do, but the extra time in the washer means you get cleaner, better smelling clothes that are detergent free. You should also understand that this time is made-up during drying. One reason they take longer is because they spin longer and faster. That means your clothes are only damp when they go into the dryer. That means they need about half the time and electricity to dry. But if this is still a problem, the ASKO Professional offers a Super Quick WashT program that will do a load in much less time. And your clothes will be cleaner than if they were done in an old-style agitator top-loader. 

What's so great about 1,000 rpm spin speeds? 
By removing more water, your clothes aren't in the dryer for nearly as long. That reduces your electric bill and that makes your clothes last longer and look better too. 

How can the ASKO washers spin that fast
and not jump out of the laundry room? 
ASKOs have a unique Automatic Load Balancing System that gives the washer the ability to balance itself. The washer doesn't "walk" because the tank sits on a unique cradle and shock absorber system that is isolated from the outer cabinet and legs.

How can these ASKO washers and dryers go
under counters and still hold full-sized loads? 
The front-loader's design is much more efficient because you use every bit of the tank, not just part of it. Eliminating the agitator means the tank doesn't have to be as large to hold the same size load. Having out-front control also helps. 

Where does the water go in the dryer
that doesn't have an external vent? 
In Asko ventless dryers, it is flushed down the same drain as the washer.