Kenmore  3.6 cu. ft. High-Efficiency Top-Load Washer - White  ENERGY STAR®

I was so excited to get this machine, it worked for 1 1/2 month and I only have it for less than 3 month. The waster is not working anymore, it will stop after wash, I did not think of getting a warranty because why would a machine not work for so long??? WORST PART IS IT DID!!! IT'S STOP WORKING AFTER LESS THAN 3 MONTH, I DID NOT THINK OF GETTING A WARRANT, THIS IS VERY UPSETTING. NOW I'M STUCK WITH USING THE DRAIN AND RINSE BUTTON TO WASH MY CLOTHING. THIS WAS A BIG INVESTMENT AND IT WAS VERY DISAPPOINTING IT DID NOT EVEN LAST A YEAR.

We bought this to replace a 15 year old GE washer. I hadn?t heard of HE Top-loaders until I bought this one, I didn?t really do my research ahead of time. But I caught up; I learned I needed HE detergent, and that it?s different than old one. I?ve done three weeks worth of laundry now, usual clothes along with a few comforters. Overall, things are clean and fresh. The only real issue was a couple of shirts in my first load of darks had detergent spots on them. I used less the next time and did the second rinse, it was a lot better. The other thing is that because it does spin so well, things are a little more wrinkled. It?s come out in the dryer but for stuff I air-dry I?m using Woolite and that seems to help. It does make different noises, esp. when the cycle starts up and it hums off and on. It?s not a problem, just different. I agree with the reviews that say to be sure to read the instructions since this is different than what many of us were used to.

This is my first HE washer, and I was not sure what to expect when we brought it home. By reading the other reviews, it seems like people either love or hate this washer. (Maybe they just hate HE washers in general, along with efficient light bulbs, electric cars, and any other new technology they deem to be a government plot.) I think that many have not read the manual, are not following the instructions, and are trying to use it like the conventional washer they are used to. That said, I have had awesome results with this washer. I have washed every type of load imaginable in it, and everything has come out perfectly clean. If you follow the instructions and let the machine do its thing, it works great. I also have peace of mind in knowing that I am saving tons of water and energy, without sacrificing performance. I'm a big fan of lower water and electric bills.

I use this for the delicate, two rinse cycle (for good measure) with Tide high efficiency compatible pods going in first and it's worked just fine so far. Do not overload a low-water machine. Really, read the directions that come with it. It's a basic washer. Nothing fancy. Affordable for my budget. Mine spins just great. If you're looking for a washer good for large quantities of heavy, bulky stuff, this is probably not for you.

I purchased this item in January of 2013 after my 15 year old Whirlpool finally died. I had no idea what a High Efficiency Washer was so I did a lot of research. The idea of no agitator sounded great to me after bruising my hands removing clothes from around the agitator for 30 years. I followed the advise of several other reviewers about reading the instructions and watching the video on how to use this machine. It is completely different than any washer that one might have previously used. It sounds different, and is unlike an agitator washer in so many ways. However, it stills cleans your laundry just as well if not better, with less wear and tear. Living in Hawaii with the most expensive electricity in the US made this washer an ideal choice. This machine does a great job in cleaning your clothes. With the elimination of the agitator allows one to clean much larger loads. I am even able to wash the comforter from my California King bed, which I previously had to send out.

Do not buy. I repeat, do not buy. Does not clean any clothes that are on top. It should be labeled High-Efficience Junk!

Used this machine for four months and then noticed edges of new towels and washcloths were getting frayed and the texture not as soft. A couple of older towels had holes in them. Washing on gentle did not help. (at first, I just blamed the older towels were getting older). The spin cycle is to get more moisture out of the clothing. That is true. Because of that, the wrinkles are now half dried in the clothing and the the dryer doesn't take them out. After washing with bleach, my next load of colored had two bleach spots. I will have to say that Sears was very understanding.

I've had this machine for a little over a year and have been cursing the day I bought it! First of all it isn't a direct drive drum, which means it goes out of balance VERY easily, which makes the machine reject the load. So you come back expecting a finished load, NOT! Then it takes almost 1 1/2 hours to do a load. I have NEVER had a machine take so long! It makes my laundry day take two to three times longer than it used to. I am looking for a new machine....

I like the size. However, sometimes some of my clothers did not apper to be washed well.

The video helped as well as reading the instruction. Overall good investment . I was reluctant to purchase by reading the reviews but I'm happy I stuck with my decision. The appliance manager the most knowledgeable but I did my own research.