Whirlpool Calypso GVW9959K Top Load Washer

Pros: Large tub, holds large loads.Multi-load features. Multi-temp settings. Extended spin feature
Cons: poorly constructedpoor designagitator breaks and deposits oil on clothingno longevity in the machine. 

I bought the Calypso washer and Senseon dryer brand new back in 2002. I paid somewhere in the neighborhood of $1800 for the pair. I LOVED this washer/dryer combo. It did great UNTIL the circuit board went out on the washer about a year and half into ...

Pros: It worked fine the first year.
Cons: Rusting, leaks, catches anything in the drum.

Everyone so far has spoken about Sears. I purchased my washer AND dryer; both Calypso from Lowes. Like everyone else the salesman convince me this was the best set for "heavy duty washing" like comforters, etc. He never said I could not wash bathmats in ...

Pros: Well, it looks nice.
Cons: IT DOESN'T WORK AFTER THREE YEARS! When it DID work, it washed POORLY.

Too lazy to write a full review. Here's what I cut and pasted from the problem summary I just submitted to one of the class action lawsuits against Whirlpool (Yes, I said "one of" - there are several, including one from a toxic mold legal organization!) ...

Pros: It's pretty to look at.  We bought it and the matching dryer in gray.
Cons: Does not clean or rinse well, defective drum, pump, bleach dispenser, requires expensive soap.

Take a load of clothes down to the creek, wet them with soapy water  and then pound them on a rock. That is pretty much the technology of WHIRLPOOL CALYPSO WASHING MACHINE, but your clothes will be cleaner at the creek. Very expensive, requires the ...

Pros: Lots of great cycle options.
Cons: Apparently this model has a plethora of design flaws!

We got our Calypso off Craigslist for $150.  It was 'nearly brand new' hardly used.  We didn't do a review search for it prior to purchase.  However we've used it for about 18 months with no real complaints until this evening.  Got ...

Pros: Cleans good.
Cons: Can't control how much water to use.

Purchased my Calypso in 2004 back then when I was young and dumb not making sure I get the right value of whatever I buy with money I work real hard for. Anyways, I don't know if my machine falls under the Class Action Lawsuit. Either way ...

Pros: Whirlpool is known for good product quality.
Cons: They missed the mark on this machine.

The Calypso washing machine is one of the worst appliances that is out there still. All of the machines that were manufactured to be top of the line by Whirlpool between 2001 and 2004 have had severe product failures. They either collect water in the ...

Pros: None
Cons: Spending a lot of money on a machine does not mean it is good.

Biggest piece of junk that I ever paid 900.00 for. I also bought the 3 year warranty for $150.00, but the Calypso decided not to break down until it expired. I manged to repair the washer the first time it wouldn't drain by hauling it outside, taking ...

Pros: Sorry, even the pretty package doesn't do it for me.
Cons: False advertisement but a one-person-who-doesn't-get-clothes-dirty washer with a big price.

Bottom line: DON'T BUY THIS PIECE OF JUNK! It doesn't matter if you have a warranty! Whirlpool apparently doesn't have the parts to fix it anyway! I bought the set in Jan 07. After 3 days of use, I tried to return my Calypso set to Rex's Appliance ...

Pros: It looks really good. It was fairly easy to use when it was working.
Cons: Breaks down frequently, expensive to repair, shreds towels, does not get clothes very clean.

Like so many others here have proclaimed before me, I was persuaded by the Sears salesman and his shiny copy of Consumer Reports that this was the mother of all washing machines. I too bought the matching set and was so proud of my new high tech ...

Pros: It will be the best looking machine at the dump!
Cons: stains clothes, ruins clothes, stinks, doesn't clean, leaves residue, sucks every possible way

I would agree with all the other negative reviews on this washer. If it were possible, I would give it negative-stars! This machine has been a thorn in my side since we bought it in 2003, when we built our new home. I wish I could have my old washer ...

Pros: Large capacity, many wash cycles to choose from, detergent, bleach, and fabric softener dispensers, timer.
Cons: Numerous break downs, bad smell, ruins clothes, leaks oil, very noisy

We've had a Calypso washer for about 7 years. We bought it because it was highly rated by a leading consumer magazine (you know which one). I lost track of how many times the first Calypso had to have it's pump replaced. Finally, after 2 years, they ...

Pros: None
Cons: Everything

When building our house 4 years ago, we purchased all of our appliances from Sears, all Kenmore models except the Whirlpool Calypso Washer and Dryer. Thank goodness we purchased the extended warranty on all appliances, as Sears has been out NUMEROUS ...

Pros: The clothes do get wet.
Cons: Damages cloths, pump is cheaply designed, bleach spotting.

We purchased a Calypso washer from Sears thinking we were getting a machine that was a big improvement over our old one. WRONG! Since we purchased the machine about 1 year ago we have already had a repair man out to fix it once. Then it began ...

Pros: In the end, none. It dies an early death.
Cons: Too much money for such a short lived washer.

What makes this washer so bad is that it was so good in the beginning. DO NOT consider being one of these used!!! I researched this machine, read reviews, trusted the brand, and felt so good about the purchase. For the first 3 to 4 years it ...