Product review (5 stars): Purchased this in September 2011 and have had no problems at all
We purchased this washer, along with a Whirlpool dryer in September 2011 at Lowes. Had I read these reviews prior to our purchase, I most certainly would have bought a different brand. Maybe it's just luck, but after more than a year, and hundreds and hundreds of wash loads, this machine has performed flawlessly. We've used it to wash heavy duty items, such as large blankets and jackets, yet it has never failed. Everything comes out sparkling clean and we are totally satisfied with our purchase. I'll update this if the machine breaks down, as so many other people have said it's done for them.