Whirlpool - Kenmore Calypso Washer Reviews
Whirlpool - Kenmore Calypso Washer Review Summary
One expensive washer that most feel is overpriced is the Whirlpool Kenmore Calypso Washer. This washer offers a large capacity and the durability of the Whirlpool name, but reviewers feel it’s an overrated appliance that costs far more than it’s worth. “Whirlpool Kenmore Calypso Washer is One of the Best”, brags one reviewer, but others make comments like “Do Not Buy- Does Not Clean Well and Almost No One Can Repair” and “Leaves Strange Stains and Smelly Clothes”. Sour smelling clothes and the problem with the agitator pulling threads out of clothing are among the many reasons why reviewers recommend against owning this Washing Machine. It may carry the whirlpool name, but this appliance does not live up to Whirlpool standards in the minds of reviewers.
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I have had this machine for just over three years. We searched Consumer Reports before buying it. It has only broke down once, but it leaves the clothes smelling dirty and it pulls the threads out of towels. This is because it uses a disk instead of an agitator, and as the seal moves up the drum...
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I am very disappointed in the Calypso action of this Whirlpool washer. It has ruined all my towels. I was hoping to find a solution for it here such as an adjustment but I have not found one.
I won't be purchasing any other washer with this type of agitation. If it wasn't for that I would be satisfied.
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This is the Readers Digest condensed version of what I have gone through since we purchased a Whirlpool Calypso Washer in 2001. We have had it repaired 10 times since we bought it. All I can tell you is thank goodness my husband insisted I get the extended warranty. It's just a complete shame that you have to have that warranty to keep the darn thing running. What happened to the days of buying something that was suppose to be quality and having it last for years?
The Sears Customer Service people are not understanding when you call in for service and One Source is a complete joke. You...
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We bought our new Kenmore Elite Calypso in July of 2005. We have 6 people in our house but two sets of machines to this machine has had the load of three prople during that time. Last year it stopped draining so after some diagnosis, I replace the drain pump and that resolved the problem. Now it won't drain again. The drum seems to have dropped nearly an inch in the housing to it splashed water around its insides. Additionally it makes a squeaking noise as the drum shifts around.
We have an older Kenmore that is twice as old that is running great without any problems.
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We bought the Whirlpool Calypso Clothes Washer and dryer brand new and spent around $2500 for the pair to replace a 17 year old Kenmore basic washer and dryer set that was still working fine when we sold those along with our old house. Looking back with hindsight, we should have kept the old set.
Almost immediately we noticed problems with the Calypso not cleaning the clothes adequately. Even worse, the washer would leave black mold stains on our clothes!!!
The repairman who visited our house said he saw lots of problems with these machines and recommended using a special cleaner every...
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This is the worst washing machine on the market, Do not be fooled by the large capacity. Who cares if you can wash a comforter if it smells bad afterwards. There is something wrong with the design of this machine. DO NOT BUY IT. Your clothes will stink regardless of the high efficiency detergant you use. I've tried everything and nothing works.
I'd give it no stars if I could.
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I thought I had just bought poor quality towels until I read some of the other reviews about this machine pulling threads. Same problem here. We have not had the problem of smelly clothes, but we do get bleach stains on loads that have no bleach in them even though I am extremely careful when adding bleach.
I hate to spend the money but I am already looking for a new machine. ... review »
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