Product review (3 stars): Rip off, but not Whirlpool
Overall this is a pretty good machine.. It uses very little water so if you have heavily soiled, sweaty laundry you will have to run a soak cycle first, and then maybe even a second wash cycle to get the smell out.  Sorry folks, but that funky smell is YOUR smell, not the machines.  Second, all the reports of "failed bearings" are probably just a sock or other small item of clothing stuck between the drum and housing.  Your repair guys are ripping you off.