We have a Kenmore Elite Oasis washer and dryer combo, and we have problems with the washer. We don't know if it's the 'up and down' agitation it has in addition to the regular agitation or if it's the extra power it has, but almost every time we wash pants the legs get twisted up like they would if you were trying to wring them dry. Then when they go through the spin cycle they are so wrinkled that the wrinkles won't fall out in the dryer. The end result is that we have badly wrinkled pants and have to either re-wash them or iron them.

This doesn't seem to happen every time, and the size of the load seems to have an impact, but we can't put in half a load every time we want to do pants. Shirts don't seem to be quite as bad, but if we put in a very full load they also come out wrinkled.

i was a customer of sears with a washer an dryer. there add says free delivery an 75.00 dollar rebate. but i was forsed to pay 75.00 fore delivery to get a 74.00 dollar rebate. so i got nothing if you just think how stupid sears thinks we are. this puts a bitter taste on the turkey dinner i am going to enjoy today. read therev add an it says free delivery an a 75.00 rebate. what a bad way of doing business with people.

I have a Bosch front loader washer here in the UK (similar to models available in the US) which has never broken down in 11 years of two full loads a week - a dodgy door override switch fixed itself.

It will still wash everything properly even when overloaded and needs minimal (liquid) detergent and water. Almost only ever use the everyday Normal wash setting with 40 or 60C water; the rarely used Wool (40C) cycle is great on things like jumpers or electric blankets/duvets. Many more progs available.

It can be filled hot or cold but heats cold quickly and temp is variable 0-90C. Powder detergent will clog the dispenser; the conditioner tray needs a clean-out every 3-6 months to ensure the siphon keeps working.

Couldn't recommend the brand more highly; friends with much newer versions say likewise.

A 2-year-old Bosch condenser dryer is also a 'recommend' save that the drum does not reverse, and that tends to give you a load of still-damp clothing wrapped up in an over-dried fitted sheet. Everything else put in (without fitted sheets in the mix) dries quickly and the humidity sensor turns the machine off (apart from an occasional heat-off drum whirl to reduce creasing) until you're ready to unload.

It is always finished ahead of the estimated time on the digital display, saving pricey electricity, too.

I have had so many washers and dryer combo,s over 50 years of marriage. Two years ago, another dryer died, and were intrigued by the front loaders. We bought GE front loader and I actually sat on the floor, watching it wash, thinking there is no way these will be clean. I was totally amazed! My clothes have never been this clean. My daughter was here for a visit, and went home and also bought F.L Samsong set and she is totally happy.
We have well water and usage has never been a problem, but she has city water and very pleased with decreased water bills.
The dryer also produces wrinkle free clothes!!!!

I have a question about a front-load Kenmore Elite Steam Washer. I just bought the set a week ago. The thing that I do not like about the washer is the 'knock, knock' noise that it makes as it is entering the spin cycle. It sounds like my old washing machine used to when the clothes were out of balance. This new washer self-corrects but I am wondering whether the knocking is normal. I called the Sears guys less than 2 hours after I got my machines installed to ask. Factory rep. was there at the time and both he and saleman assure me that the machine is working perfectly. Any experience with that?

I really like the Kenmore Elite Steam Dryer. It is very quiet and works fine. Washer washes fine but that noise is not nice.

Anybody?

Thanks!
Sharon