Kenmore 4292x

Pros: energy efficient, super large 3.7 cubic feet capacity, many automatic options, add-a-garment

Cons: price

The Bottom Line: Although pricey, this washer has all the bells and whistles one could want. It's quiet, has a super large capacity, and is energy efficient. It looks nice, too!

Review: In Oct 2001, my husband and I went all out and bought the "luxury" Kenmore Elite HE3t High Efficiency Front Loading Washer (Model 42922). This washer retails for $1449 and is often on sale for $1299. You may be wondering if my husband (and mostly me) ...

Pros: EVERYTHING!! Steel Drum, fast spin cycles, cleans everything!!

Cons: price, but my happiness and sanity is worth it!

The Bottom Line: Cleans 22 towels in one load - can your machine do that? Gets everything clean and beyond April fresh. I love this washer!!

Review: I've said it before, but this time I mean it - if it were legal to marry an appliance, you'd all be calling me Mrs. HE3t - that's how much I LOVE my new washing machine.

Yes, to belatedly celebrate my 3rd year anniversary at the site, I...

Pros: Huge number of option settings. Sud sensor, high capacity.

Cons: Price.

The Bottom Line: If you have the money this is the best machine on the market. I love it.

Review: After reviewing several different brands I decided to go with the consumer reports top rated washer. I purchased mine at Sears in March of 2002, on sale for $1050.00. This was an outrageous price for me but my last washer lasted 12 years and I'm hoping...

Pros: Quiet Fast spin. Easy close controls. Whites were returned to white.

Cons: heavy

The Bottom Line: Time and effort for washing is reduced significantly. Larger loads, whiter whites. Low lint left in the dryer.

Review: The optional drawer pedestal installed Brings the HE3t to a very comfortable height. You no longer have to be a weight lifter to get the clothes out of the washer. The amount of water left in the fabrics cannot be wrung out by hand.

The...

Pros: Quiet, fast, smart, lg. capacity, stainless steel basket, auto-dispense for soaps/bleach/softeners

Cons: price, doors can't be reversed

The Bottom Line: I recommend this equipment to anyone not strapped by the price. It is an excellent design and has continued to surprise and please me with its function.

Review: I have both the washer and dryer and was talked into paying the higher price for the HE3t or "Hetties" by my husband and son. I was very reluctant and quite a hard sell even after we brought them home. However, I was surprised. There really is a...

Pros: Large capacity, energy efficient, flexible cycles

Cons: Expensive, longer cycles

The Bottom Line: The ultimate washing machine!

Review: Our Maytag top loader was doing a fine job of cleaning our clothes, but PG&E was increasing our rates monthly and we needed to rid the house of energy hogs. We looked at the variety of energy efficient washers, and the HE3t came out as the clear winner....

Pros: Controls are easy to understand and use. Large capacity. Profile cycle to remove stains.

Cons: It's expensive.

The Bottom Line: Install it correctly, and take the time to read and follow the instructions in the Owner's Manual. We're very happy with the cleaning performance. Jury's out on long term durability.

Review: I'm the husband of a delighted owner of a new Kenmore HE3t washer. My wife raves about the huge capacity, the range of cycles, and the ease of use. Her only complaint so far is that some cottons come out of the washer with wrinkles (due to the 1200rpm...

Pros: Super quiet, energy efficient

Cons: Storage bins will not hold laundry products

The Bottom Line: Highly recommended - washes high dirt items as well as delicates

Review: This machine has it all - can hold practically anything (I wash two king size quilts at a time in it) while cleaning better than any washer I have seen and runs super quiet. In fact, if I didn't start it, I don't know it is on.

The thermal...

Pros: Great cleaning ability, great spin speed, stainless steel tub

Cons: price

The Bottom Line: I was leary about spending this much on a washer, but I am thoroughly pleased with this Kenmore. I didn't know laundry could be this clean.

Review: We wash a lot of clothes at our house, and doing the wash was not my idea of fun. We splurged and bought this washing machine hoping that the consumer magazine knew what it was talking about when it rated this one so highly.

It did know...

Pros: Fun to use, cleans very well, super huge capacity

Cons: Expensive compared to top load models, but well worth it

The Bottom Line: If you can afford one, get one.

Review: For the last two years I have been fighting with my Calypso washer and dryer set with all the digital displays. It was supposed to be extra gentle on clothes and super efficient but it just didn't live up to our expectations - at all. When I complained...