Whirlpool Calypso GVW9959K Top Load Washer

Pros: handles bulky items
Cons: initial price

While only purchased about a month ago, am already saving about $15 to $20 per month by not having to send comforters and throw rugs out to be cleaned. Excellent machine for these type items, not to mention having to run them to and fro to have ...

Pros: Wow! Super capacity, super cleaning, uses less water
Cons: Condensation on inside of lid

Last year, I bought a brand-new Whirlpool and loved it. When we moved this summer, I had to leave it behind. I went into Lowe's in our new town, intending to replace it with the same model. However, the Calypso caught my eye! I am a gadget junkie, ...

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: Numerous wash cycles and settings, Cleaning power and efficiency is amazing, Looks great.
Cons: A little noisy on heavy loads? Two of the cycles are a little long.

I really don't see how people have a problem with this washing machine! It is a wonderful addition to our family of four. After narrowing down our selections on Shopping.com for the criteria we were looking for, I was left with the Whirlpool Calypso ...

Pros: Extremely large capacity, Ease of use, Sleek Design
Cons: Not so great when using powder detergent

For years and years I have had standard sized top loading washing machines with those huge agitators located in the center of the basket. Since I sell Whirlpool and Kitchenaid products to my clients when they purchase their new homes, I tend to hear...

Pros: Noise, Efficiency, Speed, Selection of Options, Capacity, Cleans great
Cons: Cost

My wife and I purchased the Calypso 6 months ago. We were a little hesitant based on the price and the fact that this is a new machine with no track record, but we went ahead anyway and hoped the 1 year warranty would suffice. So far, we have been...

Pros: Excellent job cleaning, quiet, uses a small amount of water and detergent
Cons: Slightly pricey but worth it

After doing a lot of homework in researching a new washer and dryer we settled on the Calypso. We reviewed all of the articles we could find and this seemed to be the best product for the price. We have had the washer for more than 6 months and I can...

Pros: Great!
Cons: Not Cheap

I know there are all kinds of review claiming this thing is a disaster. All I can say is it's been great for us, not a single problem. Consumer reports and Consumer Guide both rated it very highly and we concur. It saves water and energy as ...

Pros: Cleans real well. Use of water has dropped. Quiet. Uses considerably less water.
Cons: Concerned if electronics ever go out about the cost of the repair. The Cost.

We have owned our Whirlpool Calypso washer for just about a month now. When we first bought it, we cringed at the cost. I never thought I was going to pay nearly $1000 for a clothes washer when we started looking. After looking at the Maytag front...

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: 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: Easy on fabrics, easy touchpad controls
Cons: Questionable durability...

We bought this washer in September of 2002. I chose it primarily for the low water consumption, as we have a private water supply and our well had gone very low that fall. At first it took some adjusting to, however I've grown to like the machine. ...

Pros: Nice to not have the center post, but at cost.
Cons: Final rinse does not get soap residue and lint removed.

Complaints on Calypso washer January 2004 -I have had my machine two months and I have already called the technician. I was sold on this machine by the advertisements and the salesman; I sure wish I had read consumer reports. If you have gotten this ...

Pros: The best thing I can say about it was that it was free.
Cons: Do not use powdered soap! Difficult to disassemble. Internal components need constant replacement.

Update 8/13/2007: With this being my first review .. I received some feedback asking (effectively) "Well, okay, so its high-maintenence but.. when it does work, tell us about its features and functionality." Happy to oblige, sorry for the oversight. ...

Pros: Easy, quiet, large capacity.
Cons: Twists clothes, ours broke down just outside of warranty.

We bought the Calypso just over a year ago. My main complaint with this unit is that it twists clothes, which can damage the clothing, causes extreme wrinkling if the clothing is not tumble-dried, and at the very least requires me to shake out each item...