Product review (1 stars): Piece of junk - really
I have a Duet that is not even 2 years old and the top weight sheered off of the tub of the washing machine ruining the entire machine. Called whirlpool and they were "real sorry. but we only give a 1 year war.' The reason for the 1 year war? Its a terribly designed washer and too much use on medium or high spin and it will sheer your weights. There are 2 large concrete blocks inside the machine that try to keep it in balance. It is a terrible design and set for failure. The blocks are held on with three screws in to a plastic mount! Its a 10 lb weight held with plastic. I would stay away from this machine. Whirlpool is not the whirlpool of 20 years ago.