Kenmore Washer - Front Load HE2 Plus Reviews

I have only had one Kenmore set before this current set and it lasted for 20 years.  The Kenmore HE2 Plus saves time, money, water, detergent and electricity!  My energy bill basically dropped off the planet.  I was quite pleased with the energy savings.  This washer when used properly gives excellent results.  Remember: DO NOT OVERLOAD THE  WASHER. The washer is fantastic, easy to use and I really like the end of cycle signal and the last cycle for cleaning the washer.  I had done this in the past by using the lowest water level for my old top loader and adding bleach, but this one is...

MISTAKE MISTAKE MISTAKE. Here we are 1-1/2 months out of our two year warranty and the washer is completely crapping out. A 28 minute cycle takes about 1.5 hours. A 1 hour cycle takes over 2 hours. The washer is constantly freezing up once it reaches the spin cycle and eventually just shuts down with the door frozen in lock position. We have to unplug the washer, start a new cycle and cancel it in order to override the lock in order to even get at the clothes, which are a sopping wet, 20 pound pile of detergent and water that can't even be put in the dryer. It's amazing that all of this is happening...

I paid $850 three years ago for a Kenmore HE2 washing machine because I was concerned about the environment and wanted to use less water and power.  It's going to sit in a land fill after only two good years of use.  Never move one.  You have to put pins in the back to keep it together.  I've spent a couple months trying to get it fixed.  Sears did not even show up to repair it like they said they would.  I had another repair tech come out and replace almost every part and it still shorts out and does not work.  Mold also grows inside so you have to leave the door open when not in use. ...