I actaully have a set of early/mid 2000s Kenmore washer and dryer and love them. I picked them up used on craigslist for like $200 for the set.
They are I believe the 50 and 70 series.
They both are extra capacity and can wash and dry comforters and sleeping bags if we need them to.
They also have the quiet pak add on which makes them not terribly loud unless you're in the room with them.
The dryer is sensitive to having a clean exhaust path though. If it isn't clear and is built up with lint it will take twice to dry stuff. As long as it's clean it's fine.
Everything in my house, except for my Microwave and Dishwasher are Kenmore (aka Whirlpool/Maytag) I didn't intend it that way, but it kind of happened between what was there and what we bought ourselves. I haven't had a single problem with any of it.
Also about the front loaders. They are fine so long as you maintain the seals on them. If you don't and only use them, they will start to leak. Also all washers, top loader, or front loader, that are sealed well, will start to stink if you wash clothes and then immediately close the door/lid. They are supposed to air out, because there is still some residual water in there. We had that issue with our top loader washers over the years. Leaving the lid open fixes that.
Last edited by phathom; 06-04-2014 at 12:54 PM.
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