Anyone have a Kenmore Elite Washing Machine?

[Shadowknight]

I've been looking at getting this washer right here, since Sears reguarly puts their Kenmore brand on sale for 20% off. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_1...+Dryers&sName=Top-Load

Anyone use a top-loader like this? They claim the "invisible agitator" does less wear and tear on the clothes, but I'm not sure if that isn't just a made-up claim for an excuse to jack the price through the roof.

 

[StevenYoo]

I actually have this EXACT model.

It works great for us. It has a HUGE capacity and spins at a relatively high RPM (for a top-loader anyway).

I can't comment as to how the "invisible agitator" functions but it's a great great machine.

 

[UsandThem]

For that price, I would just get a front loader. I have never understood paying that kind of money for a top loader period. You could get this for that amount:

Link

Front loaders are the most efficient, clean your clothes the best, and are the most gentle on the clothes period. No need for an "invisible" agitator. The detergent is pushed through the clothes and they agitate against each other.

My .02


Also, by the way, Kenmore's are re-badged Whirlpool and Frigidaire models. Even at a 10 - 20% "sale", they are almost always more expensive than a regular Whirlpool, LG, and GE models.

I sold appliances for years (don't anymore thankfully), and I don't think that my company's price was ever beat by Sears.

 

[olds]

Is it true that front loaders have some type of pan underneath that has to be poured out?

 

[Linflas]

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
Is it true that front loaders have some type of pan underneath that has to be poured out?

Ours doesn't have anything like that.

 

[Scarpozzi]

Originally posted by: UsandThem
Also, by the way, Kenmore's are re-badged Whirlpool and Frigidaire models. Even at a 10 - 20% "sale", they are almost always more expensive than a regular Whirlpool, LG, and GE models.

I sold appliances for years (don't anymore thankfully), and I don't think that my company's price was ever beat by Sears.

I can't say whether or not front loaders are better because I've never owned or used one...except commercial units. I know they use less water. I guess it's all about gravity doing the work.


I agree with you on the appliance stuff. There are only a couple of companies that make them because manufacturing is costly...they just outsource the manufacturing. My dishwasher is a Kenmore, but was made by GE. Just make sure if you buy anything you can get replacement parts for it. Kenmore has Sears backing up the parts network. They make it easy to figure out what part numbers you need and to order them if you do repairs yourself. That's not always an option with other appliance retailers.

 

[UsandThem]

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
Is it true that front loaders have some type of pan underneath that has to be poured out?

The closest thing to that I have ever seen is some models (especially when I was Germany) have a plug that you can unscrew if there is clog. It was basically a lint trap.

I haven't seen that on any U.S. models though.

 

[SonnyDaze]

Originally posted by: Linflas

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
Is it true that front loaders have some type of pan underneath that has to be poured out?

Ours doesn't have anything like that.

I have the Whirlpool Duet series and it doesn't have anything like that. It sits on a pedestal. Speaking of which, if it wasn't for that damn pedestal I'd have to get on my knees to unload the washer.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: SonnyDaze

Originally posted by: Linflas

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
Is it true that front loaders have some type of pan underneath that has to be poured out?

Ours doesn't have anything like that.

I have the Whirlpool Duet series and it doesn't have anything like that. It sits on a pedestal. Speaking of which, if it wasn't for that damn pedestal I'd have to get on my knees to unload the washer.

Or you could just bend over. It's about the height of any dryer.

We didn't get the pedestals. We're planning on putting a counter above ours for folding or what have you.

 

[SonnyDaze]

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: SonnyDaze

Originally posted by: Linflas

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
Is it true that front loaders have some type of pan underneath that has to be poured out?

Ours doesn't have anything like that.

I have the Whirlpool Duet series and it doesn't have anything like that. It sits on a pedestal. Speaking of which, if it wasn't for that damn pedestal I'd have to get on my knees to unload the washer.

Or you could just bend over. It's about the height of any dryer.

We didn't get the pedestals. We're planning on putting a counter above ours for folding or what have you.

The washer and dryer both sit on pedestals. I'm only 6' tall and they come up to about the bottom of my chest.

Bending over repeatedly to unload the washer would cause a lot of lower back pain and I would have to sue Whirlpool.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: SonnyDaze

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: SonnyDaze

Originally posted by: Linflas

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
Is it true that front loaders have some type of pan underneath that has to be poured out?

Ours doesn't have anything like that.

I have the Whirlpool Duet series and it doesn't have anything like that. It sits on a pedestal. Speaking of which, if it wasn't for that damn pedestal I'd have to get on my knees to unload the washer.

Or you could just bend over. It's about the height of any dryer.

We didn't get the pedestals. We're planning on putting a counter above ours for folding or what have you.

The washer and dryer both sit on pedestals. I'm only 6' tall and they come up to about the bottom of my chest. Women are shorter and therefore better suited for doing laundry.

Bending over repeatedly to unload the washer would cause a lot of lower back pain and I would have to sue Whirlpool.

Obviously your wife should be doing the laundry anyway.

 

[feralkid]

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
Is it true that front loaders have some type of pan underneath that has to be poured out?

Are you sure you aren't thinking of a condensing dryer?

 

[olds]

Originally posted by: SonnyDaze

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: SonnyDaze

Originally posted by: Linflas

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
Is it true that front loaders have some type of pan underneath that has to be poured out?

Ours doesn't have anything like that.

I have the Whirlpool Duet series and it doesn't have anything like that. It sits on a pedestal. Speaking of which, if it wasn't for that damn pedestal I'd have to get on my knees to unload the washer.

Or you could just bend over. It's about the height of any dryer.

We didn't get the pedestals. We're planning on putting a counter above ours for folding or what have you.

The washer and dryer both sit on pedestals. I'm only 6' tall and they come up to about the bottom of my chest.

Bending over repeatedly to unload the washer would cause a lot of lower back pain and I would have to sue Whirlpool.

Get a wife and let her do the laundry.

 

[olds]

Originally posted by: feralkid

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
Is it true that front loaders have some type of pan underneath that has to be poured out?

Are you sure you aren't thinking of a condensing dryer?

Never heard of one but I drink.

 

[BoomerD]

We had the predecesor to the Oasis...the Calypso.

HORRIBLE piece of shit....there were several Class Action lawsuits filed over that one...(thankfully the fucker died last year around x-mas.

I haven't heard of any (major) problems with the Oasis...but like any mechanical device...there are always problems.

http://www.google.com/cse?cx=p...-8859-1&q=oasis+washer

 

[Shadowknight]

Originally posted by: UsandThem
For that price, I would just get a front loader. I have never understood paying that kind of money for a top loader period. You could get this for that amount:

Link

Front loaders are the most efficient, clean your clothes the best, and are the most gentle on the clothes period. No need for an "invisible" agitator. The detergent is pushed through the clothes and they agitate against each other.

I'm looking into a top-loader because my back gets sore easily, and I don't like bending over. Anyyway, I've heard the "front-loaders clean clothes" better thing is a myth, but I'm not sure what to believe.

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: SonnyDaze

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: SonnyDaze

Originally posted by: Linflas

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
Is it true that front loaders have some type of pan underneath that has to be poured out?

Ours doesn't have anything like that.

I have the Whirlpool Duet series and it doesn't have anything like that. It sits on a pedestal. Speaking of which, if it wasn't for that damn pedestal I'd have to get on my knees to unload the washer.

Or you could just bend over. It's about the height of any dryer.

We didn't get the pedestals. We're planning on putting a counter above ours for folding or what have you.

The washer and dryer both sit on pedestals. I'm only 6' tall and they come up to about the bottom of my chest.

Bending over repeatedly to unload the washer would cause a lot of lower back pain and I would have to sue Whirlpool.

So is it only when you do laundry that you complain about getting on your knees and bending over, or do you complain all the other times you do that?

 

[BHeemsoth]

Originally posted by: SonnyDaze

Originally posted by: Linflas

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
Is it true that front loaders have some type of pan underneath that has to be poured out?

Ours doesn't have anything like that.

I have the Whirlpool Duet series and it doesn't have anything like that. It sits on a pedestal. Speaking of which, if it wasn't for that damn pedestal I'd have to get on my knees to unload the washer.

That's your problem man, you're putting the washer up on a pedestal.

 

[Linflas]

Originally posted by: SonnyDaze

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: SonnyDaze

Originally posted by: Linflas

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
Is it true that front loaders have some type of pan underneath that has to be poured out?

Ours doesn't have anything like that.

I have the Whirlpool Duet series and it doesn't have anything like that. It sits on a pedestal. Speaking of which, if it wasn't for that damn pedestal I'd have to get on my knees to unload the washer.

Or you could just bend over. It's about the height of any dryer.

We didn't get the pedestals. We're planning on putting a counter above ours for folding or what have you.

The washer and dryer both sit on pedestals. I'm only 6' tall and they come up to about the bottom of my chest.

Bending over repeatedly to unload the washer would cause a lot of lower back pain and I would have to sue Whirlpool.

I'll deal with the bending over, I refuse to pay the ridiculous prices they want for those pedestals.

 

[Elbryn]

we have that type of washer (oasis but may not be the same exact model) and dryer from kenmore. I will not buy an appliance from sears again. we got the washer/dryer delivered and installed. in the first year the washer broke and needed a replacement circuit board. That was covered under warranty, so no problem. In year two the dryer motor died outside of warranty. had to take it apart to replace the motor. I figured 2 problems out of 2 possible appliances in two years was enough to say that the quality sucks.

 

[Fritzo]

I have it too. It's a good washer, but it did break down after 3 years. There's a plastic (plastic!) coupling they use for the motor to turn the basket, and it breaks every few years. The part costs $20, but the damn thing is so complicated to take apart you need a service guy to do it- which costs $167 :|