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We wore out a cheap Frigidaire front loader in about 8 years. Riding on top of them during the spin cycle is expressly NOT recommended by the manufacturers!
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Kenmore products are made by Whirlpool.
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I have to respectfully disagree, Randy. Not ALL Kenmore products are made by Whirlpool. Some of them are clearly Frigidaire and other manufacturers. It just depends on Sears' manufacturing contracts for that product cycle.
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Front-loaders are the most efficient washers, using the least water and energy. What’s more, their high spin speeds reduce drying time, further increasing energy efficiency. (from consumer reports) We have a Maytag Neptune and have never had a problem with it in 10 years, although they are not rated as high as they used to be. Here is the top rated washer under $1000.00 from consumer reports. GE King-size Capacity WCVH6800JWW Washer
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A relative of mine has a front loading LG washing machine. They are cool machines. Those models are supposely also conservative on water if that matters at all.
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We've got these Frigidaires. Bought last summer for about $1800. One word: outstanding. Not only have we not had any problems at all, but they work really well too. Win-win. As mentioned earlier, the washer spins so fast there's not much to dry. We noticed utility costs dropped immediately. They replaced a pair of lemon Kenmores. We know of others that have had great Kenmore laundry appliances. That really wasn't our experience. 'Nuff said. Family of four and we go through about three cups of HE powder detergent a month, one tablespoon full per load. It might cost a bit more to buy front-loaders than top loaders, but it's worth every penny. You'll make it up, and then some, over the long run.
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Lots of great info guys, thanks.
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Peter, would you mind compiling a list of the recommendations? 
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Your right Tom, I was referring to washers for Rick's question, sorry for the grammer. I know some of their Fridges come from Frididaire, LG, etc.. as well as many other products from GE, Roper, yada, yada, yada...
They may have a few other washer/dryer manufacturers, but Whirlpool is the main one. Over the years, the Whirlpool company has gobbled up Admiral, Amana, Jenn-Air, Magic Chef, and Maytag, and makes appliances for Ikea (ovens, ranges, cooktops, microwaves, refrigerators, freezers, and dishwashers) and Kenmore (some of the brand's refrigerators, dishwashers, washers, and dryers). Gladiator and KitchenAid are two "Whirlpool bred" brands.
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Kenmore. Apparently they just slap a logo on something else and call it their own.
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