Product review (3 stars): Too noisy for me, but it does work
Got this as a replacement for the Whirlpool Duet which broke on me twice in the first week.  Thought I would bypass the front-loading door problems by getting a top loader.  It sounds like a dying cat with alternating rocket launching sounds while operating.  So noisy in fact, that my husband even said, "What is that horrific noise?".. Doesn't win the quiet award but cleans clothes nicely.  I am returning the units because of the noise and repeated poor experiences with Whirlpool customer service.  ps. the WED6400SW dryer is noisy too.