Kenmore 43142 Front Load Washer

Pros: Wonderfully efficient machine; big improvement over my old washer.
Cons: ~Door is a bit low for me.

My new washer is a dream come true. I had not had a new washing machine in 13 years and our old one, although it still worked, was showing obvious signs of age and wear.

The place that our washing machine and dryer is kept, is a tiny...

Pros: Uses less water and saves energy. Quiet operation and 3 spin speeds.
Cons: More repairs than expected! Foul odor inside the machine after 2 months of use.

Update 1/21/07 I purchased another extended warranty on this front loader. It was $157 for two years. The repairman for Sears had earlier tried talking me into buying it from him (to save me money), but said he couldn't sell it to me ...

Pros: Extremely quiet, well-built machine. Gentle with clothes and great for washing blankets.
Cons: I've experienced substantial vibration on spin cycle; technician unable to eliminate.

I have a perfectly good GE top-load machine - works great, holds a lot, and never goes off-balance. Unfortunately, it's loud, and my laundry area is in the middle of the house - right in my kitchen! After doing some online research, I learned pretty...

Pros: Quiet, quiet, quiet. Exceptionally economical to operate. Fun to watch.
Cons: You must not be stubborn about bending over, or retrieving wash from a small opening.

The municipality we live in recently built a new water treatment plant. Very good news, you say. Well, to pay for it, water rates were raised by more than 200%. This did not bother us so much when we lived in an apartment (where water was included with ...

Pros: great washer....takes out almost all water
Cons: small opening, pricey

We bought this washer from Sears and it was delivered last week. I really love this washer. The bi ...

Pros: Uses less water, cut's drying time, has larger capacity.
Cons: Expensive, high repair history, not reliable, clothes not fresh & clean, mold, terrible service

I won't go into detail about this machines features because I refuse to recommend it. It has caused so much distress and cost me a ton of money. I thought buying a front-loader without fancy electronic control panels would save me money. HA! Was I in ...

Pros: Gentle on clothes, clothes get cleaner, very large capacity, saves money on detergent, energy efficient
Cons: Door not reversible, can't wash just one thing.

Once my old washer broke down, I decided it was time to get a new washer--my first new washer ever. It was an exciting day for me. I really wanted a front loader because I had read that front loaders use less soap and water, can wash bigger loads, are ...

Pros: Efficient with water, detergent and energy; gentle on clothing
Cons: Requires a lot of maintenance to keep it working and to prolong its life

Yes, I must admit, I am in a love/hate relationship with my washer.  After reading many reviews of this and similar machines, I felt impelled to write about my six years of experience with this machine.  It has been an eye-opener that such ...

Pros: Great cleaning performance, large capacity, low water use and very quiet
Cons: Sears installers are morons

I got this washer and matching dryer in Nov. 2003. It replaced an old, loud, crappy Whirlpool ThinTwin compact laundry center. I can't get over the difference. The washer handles large loads easily, especially compared to my old "compact" machine. ...

Pros: So quiet you check to make sure it's running
Cons: Small opening

After my old toploader washer finally bit the dust after many years of keeping it together with duct ...

Pros: Saves water and energy. Very quiet. Entertainment. Gentle on clothes.
Cons: Low opening (no lower than the dryer's door). Small opening 11.75 inches.

Our old top-loading Kenmore Series 70 extra large capacity washer died of spin-cycle-itis after nearly 20 years of service so we needed a new clothes washer. The old top load would cost $200 just in parts to fix it (I think my parents paid about $200 for ...

Pros: Good cleaning, energy efficient, and quiet
Cons: Absolutely horrible reliability.

I purchased this washer and dryer combination as a cost effective solution to the much higher priced (and more highly rated) Kenmore elite units. The capacity is decent, as you can get a queen size comforter in it. The door opening is a little small, ...

Pros: Quiet, water and detergent saver, gentle on clothes, cleans well and did I mention QUIET
Cons: Small opening, opening low to ground, more expensive than top loader

I have owned this front loader for about 2 years now. It is the exact same washer as the Fridgidair. I was looking for a washer that would not put holes in my clothes as a top loader with an agitator tends to do (at least the previous top loaders I had ...

Pros: Gentle on clothing, uses a minimum of water, gets most clothes clean OK.
Cons: A lifespan of 3 years before it dies is terrible. Unreliable!

I have (had) the 42142 variant of this model which appears in all respects identical. This was my first experience with a front loader so I had some adjustments to make. First, you have to stoop real low to load and unload it. Second, the opening is ...

Pros: Gentle on clothes, minimizes dryer time.
Cons: Expect to pay the cost of the machine in repairs to keep it running.

I purchased this Kenmore front-loader in July 2000. I bought it for the energy efficiency and quality of washing, especially after finding it was highly rated by a prominent consumer publication and had a good repair record. For 2 years it was great -- ...