Kenmore Elite 45986 Front Load Washer

Pros: Packed full of useful features, saves water, does a nice job
Cons: Extremely noisy, very complex design, some parts don't feel so sturdy

Well…..this is an unusual review for me and I’m not sure how well it’s going to turn out because I’ve never reviewed anything like a washing machine before. Additionally, this is a fairly complicated washer with a lot of advanced ...

Pros: USES VERY LITTLE WATER, LESS ELECTRICITY, GETS CLOTHES WHITER.
Cons: EXCESSIVE VIBRATION BY WASHER, VERY NOISY.

We bought this washer to save water and wear and tear on clothing. Since we are on a cistern and collect water from our roof and must buy water by the truckload during "drought" times at $47 for 1000 gallons, we really needed a new machine that would ...

Pros: Looks good. Saves water if you care about that. Large capacity.
Cons: Error codes, smelly, high maintenance, takes FORFREAKINGEVER to get done with a cycle. Good Grief!

I bought my HE3T in 2003. I have been running the machine for about 4-1/2 years now, so I have plenty of experience on which to base a review. Many complain about vibration, and my washer has some as well, but not enough to cause a problem. The machine ...

Pros: Huge capacity, cleans very well, saves on water and detergent, very quiet running.
Cons: Price is too high, expensive pedestals are needed, doors are not reversible.

The high price is of course the biggest con. (No pun intended.. lol) And I agree that the pedestals should come with the machine as they are, in my opinion, a necessity. That being said, I wanted a front loading machine because I think they do a ...

Pros: Huge capacity, large door area, less water, less power and cleaner clothes.
Cons: Need to use HE detergent. Door only available in a right to left opening style.

I previously owned a different brand front loader, but lost it in a divorce (ht tp://www.epinions.com/content_ 85088702084). I bought the Kenmore Elite H3 on because it has a huge 3.8cu. ft. capacity. If you have used ...

Pros: Countless washing hours converted into quality family time for a "Soccer Mom."
Cons: Mesh bags for small items that clog the drain are not included with the machine.

I bought my first HE3 in March of 2004. I bought this washer so I would have more free time considering it did three "top loads" at once. My top criteria for my treasure hunt was the largest size tub. Wash the largest quantity of clothes in the smallest ...

Pros: I can do most of our household laundry in 3 loads. (Family of 7).
Cons: Lots of clothes go into dryer so Lots of clothes to fold in one load!

I never thought much of washers and dryers since my Maytags had worked for over 15 yrs just fine. But then putting some thought into it - I did see where the front loaders would use less water and the super capacity would be a plus my other machine was ...

Pros: Great looking machine, large capacity
Cons: Destroys clothes, Repairs galore, Warranty worthless, Too expensive... buy Frigidaire front-loader instead

This machine is does not hold up to the five star rating that Consumer Reports gives it. I purchased the Kenmore HE3t washer/dryer set just 12 months ago because I thought I had done my homework and found what I thought to be a superior washing machine. ...

Pros: Beautiful design
Cons: Overpriced, does not seem to get clothes clean (I am using HE detergent)

This was my first washer/dryer matching pair. I bought an HE3t washer and an H4 dryer to replace my 22 year old Kenmore dryer and 15 year old Maytag washer. I thought that since it was rated well by Consumer Reports and since it was the "Top of the Line" ...

Pros: Saves water Uses WAY less soap than previous top load Cleans whites extremely well
Cons: Installation not proper, unit wobbles loudly Machine cycles on/off too many times

Purchased brand new HE/4t Smartwash front load machine with "QuietPak 9" option and HE/4t Smartheat front load drier system also with "QuietPak 9". This is my first front load machine and replaced an older top loader style unit. So far there is only one ...

Pros: Capacity Options Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful Gentle... sooo much more so than our top loader
Cons: None to note right now...

We have had our HE4t Washer and HE4 Dryer for a little over 24 hours but have done 8 loads today and so far LOVE them!!! I was nervous after reading reviews on all front load machines but we are thrilled and believe it was money well spent! Our ...

Pros: beautiful and does everything it promises
Cons: $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

After years of lousy used top loading machines that ripped my clothes to shreds and lacked variable settings, when the opportunity to purchase a new set came, I went a little nuts. The Elite had caught my eye on my trips through Sears, of course, ...

Pros: None
Cons: Rips clothes, Towels less fluffy, Limited detergents, leaves dirt on inside rubber of door.

We were very excited to get are front loader. The Sales person claims not to have had any complaints. (turns out that Sears does not write the complaints down, but that is another issue). Like I said we were excited until we used it. There were ...

Pros: Extremely wide assortment of varied washing options and clearly high efficiency. Conversation Pieces too!
Cons: Scratches, scratches, and poor customer service. Why deliver a faulty high end product? Twice!

Great features include front loading easy access, much less wear and tear than a top load agitator type, very high capacity drum (holds 18 or more towels, though Sears claims you could put in 23 bath towels, locking door, extremely high speed spin with ...

Pros: Gets Clothes cleaner and uses less water than traditional washers.
Cons: Is expensive

I have had my Kenmore Elite HE front loading washer for over three years now. I love it. It was expensive but I wanted it. It comes in several colors such as white, beige and black.I have never regretted this purchase. In fact I recommend it to everyone ...