Whirlpool Calypso GVW9959K Top Load Washer

Pros: Nothing stands out.
Cons: Buildup of scum around top of drum (smell?), easily clogged drain pump.

We bought this thing from Sears. Large capacity and energy efficiency were the draws. Not long after using, my wife pointed out that our clothes were consistently twisted (especially sleeves) to the point that they got stretched longer. Almost sounds ...

Pros: None. Machine looks nice, but performs badly.
Cons: Tears clothes; ruins towels. Steer clear.

I bought this machine based on a Consumer Report's recommendation, ignoring my normal rule of never buying first or second generation products using new technologies. I liked the look, I liked the water and energy savings. Worst machine ever. We ...

Pros: Looks and quiet
Cons: Destroyed towels, wrinkled clothes, did not clean on delicate cycle, leaks

We purchased our Whirlpool Calypso on 5-3-05. Approximately 1 month after purchase, I called Whirlpool customer service and asked if they had received any complaints on the Calypso washer shredding towels. Whirlpool denied any complaints, and ...

Pros: Attractive. Energy efficient; conserves water and utilities.
Cons: Expensive. Lint plugs return flow. Light clothing rips and tears.

Advertising attracted us to buy the Calypso set. After 2 weeks, our clothes were being ruined and we were afraid to continue using the machine. We arranged for a return to Sears. Lint collects in the mouth of the water return port, and finds its way...

Pros: Looks nice. Cool looking control panel.
Cons: Doesn't work! Clothes get caught under juicer. Sears has LOUSY service! Bad technology.

I felt compelled to write a review also if I can save anyone the aggravation we suffered. Lasted ONE WASH! Sears' is selling these en masse at their "Scratch/Dent" outlets by the bucketful! What's sad is I didn't suspect why there were so many... I ...

Pros: NONE
Cons: EVERYTHING

Purchased this machine in 2001 from Sears after having a Whirlpool for more than ten years. I liked the fact that it had no agitator and held large loads. Thank goodness I took the maintenance agreement for five years. I have had the same problems most ...

Pros: Washes fine using Stain Treat, and Extra rinse mode followed by a rinse and spin.
Cons: This machine is as reliable as a dirty politician.

I have owned a Calypso Machine since 2001. Yes we got it when it was the newest thing out. It's a Kenmore Elite Calypso. I never buy service agreements, but decided that I better for this machine because it's so complex. First off it doesn't wash ...

Pros: Easy to load, stainless tub, fast spin speed
Cons: Digital Controls, Complicated mechanicals, bleach stains, grease stains, mold/mildew growth.

At first, our Calypso was great. We bought it back in 2001 because we do cloth diapers and wanted the best cleaning washer we could get. For two years it washed well, but we discovered several design flaws along the way that makes the Calypso a real ...

Pros: Conserves water, very attractive design, good keyboard layout, high speed spin cycle
Cons: Lint buildup internally, mold formation, inferior pump design, inadequate rinse, poor repair history.

I bought this machine from the Sears Outlet store (Dallas) in May 2002 for $595. I also purchased the matching dryer for $370. The washer had operated flawlessly until August 2007. Because of the complexity of the washer I purchased a 5 year extended ...

Pros: Quiet,easy to use,uses less detergent and water,spins clothes very dry,great at stain removal
Cons: I am only concerned with touch panel controls - will they stop working someday???

From the day I saw the commercial for this machine(I have model #GVW9959KQ1) I was intrigued. Could such a washer truly exist? I researched it, checked every review available, kept checking local dealers for the best price and finally decided to just...

Pros: Looks Good
Cons: Destroys clothing....constant repairs....poor engineering

After doing some research, we decide on the Whirlpool Calypso washing machine two years ago. At first the washer seemed fine, true to the ads, it uses very little water, allows for large loads due to no agitator, and has a handy touch panel that is very ...

Pros: Cleans great-uses little electricity, water, or detergent
Cons: Only comes in 3 colors

This machine works for me just the way the manufacturer said it would -- How often does that happen?

It uses very little electricity compared to other large capacity washers--and does thing have capacity?

It doesn't fill the tub up...

Pros: Has bleach compartment
Cons: Does NOT clean well. Dirty clothes come out still dirty.

This washer does not fill with water. You put in the clothes and it sprays them with soapy water and agitates it around. My clothes always get crushed down from the soapy water and it does not clean in the wrinkles of the clothes. Do not buy. Check...

Pros: Pretty to look at.
Cons: Damaging to clothes, doesn't clean, damages darks, bleach spotting, unbelievable wrinkling.

We bought this piece of garbage almost three years ago. We were told that it would use less water, be gentle on our clothes and clean better than our old machine. Well, almost immediately, it started eating our towels. I don't own a single, unfrayed ...

Pros: none
Cons: constantly needs repair, twists clothes, bleach from previous cycles gets on dark clothes

I bought my collapso(and I do mean collapso) in February of 2005. First repair came in Oct. 05 (new pump). Had 2 service calls since then. Two of them was for the ld error and my repair man from sears said he could find nothing wrong on the first visit. ...