[muawiyah]

Which machines do you mean? I have a front-loader that meets energy requirements and it gets stuff cleaner than any other machine I've ever owned.

This one is sold under the Kenmore label ~

[Pining_4_TX]

I mean the new top loaders. The front loaders do work well (or so I’ve heard), but they are very expensive. Many people can’t afford them or just don’t want to spend that much $ on a washing machine.

Also, I hear some of them have a problem with the seals getting smelly if you leave the doors closed. People have been advised to leave the doors open, but many folks find that annoying.

[MaxMax]

This one is sold under the Kenmore label

Thats actually a Frigidaire with the Kenmore label, and yes they
work very well. I currently have the Maytag Neptune that washes
better then any washer I've ever seen or worked on. Both use very
little water and actually pay for themselves over about 5-years
when compared to the toploaders. Either is a very good choice.

[TheBattman]

This one is sold under the Kenmore label ~

Kenmore washers are made by Whirlpool (at least right now).

[MarkL]

I have a front-loader that meets energy requirements and it gets stuff cleaner than any other machine I've ever owned.

This one is sold under the Kenmore label ~

I've been thinking of getting a new washer and dryer, until I saw the prices! Those efficent front loaders! Geez! I think that just the washing machine was over $1000! What model did you get, and how much did you pay for it? I should really get a new dryer too, but those new ones are quite expensive as well.

Mark

[Axenolith]

Hell, my wife insisted on picking one of those out and it can hardly clean sand off a plastic dinner plate if you put it in it...