Product review (1 stars): Bad Company.  Bad Product.
I purchased a Whirlpool Duet Washing Machine two years ago and insisted that it be durable and not need frequent and expensive repairs.  I did not like its elaborate and overdesigned electronics but was told they would not be a problem.  Wrong.  Almost exactly one year after the warranty expired, the machine would not turn on and the control panel needed to be replaced at a cost of $350 (50% of total purchase price two years ago.)  The repairman ordered a new control board and within hours it was not working again.  He substituted a used control board and it is working but not
well.  In order to repair it completely, more parts costing another $350 will be required.  WITHIN TWO YEARS OF PURCHASE.  When I called Whirlpool I was told that they manufactured fine products but they would do nothing after the warranty expired.  I do not consider an appliance that does not last over two years a fine product.  And a company that will not support a faulty product obviously does not want repeat customers.  I will NEVER EVER buy a Whirlpool product again and will advise my friends against doing so.  This is not a company with integrity or product support.