Product review (1 stars): Loud Banging Noise
I purchased my Whirlpool Duet Washer in 2007 and today it was totaled.  It was making a loud banging noise during the spin cycle which the technician said was due to bad bearings.  He said this problem has happened enough times for his company to determine that they would not even try to repair it nor would they replace it.  They would simply issue a prorated replacement payment according to terms of my Whirlpool Extended Service Plan. I advise everyone to read the terms of any Extended Service Plan. In my case, the plan was not worth the amount I paid for it.  My previous Kenmore top-loading machine lasted 20 years so I'm off to find a new top-loading machine. I hope it lasts more than 6 years.