Samsung Launches the Most Energy Efficient Full Size Front Load Washer

RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Samsung Electronics America Inc., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics and home appliances, today unveiled the new WF419 high efficiency front load Vibration Reduction Technology (VRT^TM) steam washer. As the most efficient front load full size washer in its class, the ENERGY STAR qualified WF419 provides advanced energy savings, water conservation and the option to wash and sanitize clothes in cold water for even more efficient operation.

“We are proud to introduce our most energy efficient washer to date, setting the industry standard in wash performance”

“We are proud to introduce our most energy efficient washer to date, setting the industry standard in wash performance,” said James Politeski, vice president of Home Appliance sales and marketing at Samsung Electronics America. “At Samsung, we are committed to delivering appliances that consumers are proud to buy, while also enhancing their lives by saving time, money and energy. Our new washer provides consumers with the quality and features they are looking for, such as our acclaimed VRT™, which allows installation of washers in more convenient areas in the home, including the second floor.”

WF419 Front Load Washer

The new Samsung WF419 front load washer goes beyond the ENERGY STAR qualifications and provides increased energy and water savings. Operating at 109 kWh/year, the low power consumption coupled with the large capacity of 4.3 cu. ft., makes the WF419 truly energy-efficient. It rates 127 percent better than federal energy standards, providing savings and reducing the total number of loads that consumers have to run. In addition, the WF419 provides increased water conservation. Consumers will save money by using up to 70 percent less water than comparable top-loading washing machines.

Not only is the Samsung WF419 gentle on the environment, but it is also gentle on clothes. The WF419 offers advanced features for easier washing. For example, it delivers powerful cleaning results by injecting steam to help loosen dirt. The WF419 also features an ActivFresh cycle that cleans and freshens clothes in cold water without the use of bleach and hot water, providing energy savings of up to 92 percent compared to traditional hot water sanitation. It has the added benefit of keeping the interior drum clean. Finally, it offers consumers 12 preset wash cycles and seven options for their every laundry need.

Much like the current industry-leading and award-winning WF448, the WF419 is designed to be liberated from the basement to more convenient living spaces. For example, the WF419 features Samsung’s acclaimed VRT feature, which reduces noise and vibrations commonly associated with front load washers by using ball bearings to counter occasional load imbalances. VRT provides the quietest maximum spin speeds in its class with an unbalanced load. The WF419 is especially quiet by using the direct drive motor, which eliminates noises commonly experienced on belt drive motors, even at the maximum spin speed of 1200 RPMs. These innovative features, coupled with the WF419’s stylish chrome trim design, make this washer ideal for laundry rooms on second floors or those close to living areas.

The WF419 is available in May for $1,199. A matching dryer is offered in gas and electric, as well as optional pedestals and stacking kits.

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About Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, NJ, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., markets a broad range of award-winning, digital consumer electronics and home appliance products, including HDTVs, home theater systems, MP3 players, digital imaging products, refrigerators and washing machines. A recognized innovation leader in consumer electronics design and technology, Samsung is the HDTV market leader in the U.S. Please visit www.samsung.com for more information.