Product review (1 stars): How badly do you want to spend time at a laundromat?
I purchased the Whirlpool Duet series washer and dryer about 2 years ago. I also purchased the extended warranty from Lowe's to cover additional repairs once the manufacturer's warranty expired.

The first year, the washed began turning off mid-wash. According to the repair man, the main circuit board went out. It was down for 2 weeks awaiting repair. No cost to me.

The beginning of the second year, the washer began leaking during loads. The main seal went out. The Lowe's repair man stated it was due to misuse because I did not turn all my pants/shirts inside out when I washed them. Although, I do button and zip up my pants before washing, admittedly, I had but never turned them inside out. I didn't realize that I was supposed to do this... It was down for three weeks awaiting the part from Indonesia. The cost was over $400.00.

Still within the second year, the washer is now turning off again mid-cycle. The repair man states that the main circuit board (or computer board) has gone out again. I have no idea how much this time it will cost me, and I am still awaiting for the repair to get completed.

Previously, I owned a cheap Roper top-load set. I owned it six years. I replaced the working Roper set because I thought I would save money and the environment with a energy efficient front load set. What a joke... I am definitely NOT saving any money...

Stay away from this set and Lowe's extended warranty!!! Both are a waste of money!