Whirlpool Calypso Washers & Dryers

I bought my Whirlpool washer 1 year and 3 months ago. And I am so sorry to say that I agree with every comment I have read so far... I was so happy to get a new Washer and Dryer that matched... But this has been a nightmare .. I have owned many Whirlpool appliances but this is definitely a recall issue that they need to take care of. My washer never pumps and spins out... No matter if I have a small load or a slight bigger one... I always have set my wash on drain and spin to finish the wash... This shouldn't happen!!! Especially on a new washer 1 year old.. So now what do I do?

This is the nastiest, filthiest most disgusting piece of junk I ever owned, comparable to washing in the open sewers of the third world. It could be called a spinning Petri dish if it would agitate. I have been enraged ever since Whirlpool responded to complaints about dirty clothes after washing with the Calypso with "What do you expect? It is an executive machine." The manual did not explain how to get the stains out of clothes put there by grease from the machine's deteriorating parts. The only reliable thing about this dreck bucket is the mold and mildew cycle. Consequences? Years of nasty smelling clothes and linens, infections, breathing problems, headaches, rashes, and an unhealthy living environment. But it saved water.

26 months and I now have piece of junk in the utility room. Part $484 to replace (bearing). Tech says, "Don't Bother. Not cost effective". Whirlpool Corp says there's no recall. Bearing is defective (see YouTube). Called Sears, they'll sent part to a store but I have to schedule a service call, another $100 with possible extra labor. It's a friggin nightmare. Why have a recall when you can just dump the entire series and leave your devoted customer base in the cold i.e. out of $$$?

Called Whirlpool regarding 'f1' error on washer. They confirmed online within their system that there was a recall and they dispatched a repair person to replace the controller board for my particular washer, which was documented as a washer covered in the recall. The tech arrived and informs me that there is no auth code to replace the board. Called whirlpool back to get the auth code needed to replace board. Whirlpool states they cannot find the recall. I insist that they look at the log of the initial call and that person found a recall for the issue. Rep on the phone says that he cannot find it and that they will not honor the recall.

I'm a property manager with 18 pieces of commercial laundry equipment, most of which are Whirlpool. A year and a half ago I bought a new machine from Lowe's for $775 and I'm ready to smash it with the backhoe. For the first failure I bought and installed a lid latch with no success. I had to call an appliance repairman for the first time in 20 years and he replaced the control board for nearly 400 bucks. It happened again and I replaced the control board for 300 bucks and it worked again for awhile but now it's broken down again. What a piece of garbage this thing is. I refuse to put another dime into repairs and am searching for a different brand of washer. If this is how Whirlpool builds things now, forget it. It gets zero stars from me. Don't walk... run away from Whirlpool.

Bought a Cabrio washer. Now, it doesn't spin the water out of the clothes. Have to restart it to get the lid to lock and it shuts off mid wash. Rusting where you put the bleach in at. Piece of junk, wish I never bought it. Wasn't worth the money I paid for it, will just buy a different model next time.

I bought this washing machine one week ago in an emergency as I am recovering from surgery. I wish I had done my homework first. The machine spends an inordinate amount of time "sending," then when it finally does decide to wash, does a poor job and I have to rewash items. This is not saving water. It is using more water than if it had just done the job in the first place. Will try to return this piece of junk ASAP.

Purchased washer and dryer from Sears in Plano, TX in Feb. 2002. Although we still have the gas dryer we junked the washer. When the dryer goes we will never purchase any appliance by Whirlpool or any product associated with Whirlpool. Had to have the sensor replaced and the Thermal fuse because the dryer would not get hot to dry the wet clothes. The baffles need to be cleaned for a third time full of lint. The washer was a joke white clothes came out dingy with grease marks, brown stains, lint deposits and bleach streaks when no bleach was added to wash.

In June of 2015, my washing machine's water pump went out. I found out that you could not order a replacement part for just the pump. To replace the pump you would now have to replace the motor along with it. I went online to seek the part I needed. I also checked with local suppliers. Everyone had the pump in stock, so they said, but when I ordered it and waited, several weeks, and with several different suppliers or parts, each time I was told the part was discontinued and not available.

I have had this washer for 1 1/2 years. I've had the repair person here 3 times. It still isn't working. I have been without a washer since June 16th. I've called Lowe's and Whirlpool and they just keep giving me the runaround. Very dissatisfied with both companies.

I had purchased a Whirlpool gas dryer Model WGD4800XQ5 on 12/23/14. Almost 3 months old, the motor needs to be replaced, the motor overheats. Whirlpool is selling defective appliances again as they had in the past. They have the worst customer service I had ever dealt with. I am looking for recall information regarding this very poor quality gas dryer being sold for top Dollar. Consumer should be alerted to steer clear of any Whirlpool appliances.

We purchased a Calypso washer and dryer set in 2007 from an appliance store that specialized in Whirlpool products and sold them with a short warranty. The set was maybe a year or two old. We didn't seem to have any problems with the set except for sometimes finding oily spots and streaks on our clothing. I initially attributed that to stuff left in pockets or in the machine by accident, but it started happening too frequently. The kicker was when the washing machine just stopped working during a cycle. It would display LD and water would just sit in the bottom of the drum and under the drum. My husband took it apart, and that's where we nearly lost it. The inside of the machine was filled with black gunk, moldy grossness that freaked us out.

Whirlpool dryer MOD LEQ9508PW1 - I've had this dryer about 3 years and have learned to live with it until recently. I house sat for family that had purchased a GE dryer shortly before I got mine. I had forgot that it didn't have to be torture to wash and dry clothes. This Dryer has ALWAYS bumped and banged after leveling several times. The complaint is, it cuts itself off before the clothes are dry!!!! It will NOT turn back on till it's ready... This causes dark clothes to have a chance to start to smell musty. I've changed the setting several times and no change. This machine is very time consuming and I have no idea why a dryer would be designed to turn off while clothes are still damp. My family's GE dryer didn't do that... It dried the clothes wonderfully. I've been loyal to Whirlpool for 40+ years. Not now. I will never have another Whirlpool product. My washer and dryer are so poorly designed that I will not gamble on another Whirlpool product. This issue has nothing to do with where I purchased it. I am not willing to pay for a tech to tell me it's just the design. I already know that.

I bought this washer and Dryer used from someone online, he was selling them rather cheap due to the washer's pump being bad. I bought the pump brand new off of eBay with a 2 year warranty for $50 including the cost of the warranty. I installed the pump myself and the washer has run great ever since. The washer does leak from around the top of the tub if it gets off balance or I wash something large like a comforter or a large load of laundry but it is nothing serious. I just need to replace the gasket around the top. I am hoping these last because I do like them and I think they do a great job washing the clothes.

OMG..where to begin..I purchased a calypso WASHER and dryer from a friend who was upgrading. They were less than 6 mos.old. I have NEVER EXPERIENCED such a useless set of machines in ALL my life.. My white clothes I could get cleaner by beating them on a rock and the dryer I have to dry my clothes at least 3 or 4 times per load. I will NEVER purchase another Kenmore product EVER.. thank god I only paid 200.00 dollars to my friend for them but I'm finding that my money should have been spent on an old time wringer washer and items to build an outdoor clothesline for drying..At least my clothes would be clean and my electric bill would not be through the roof just trying to get a load of clothes dry..WHAT A WASTE OF MAN POWER TO EVEN BUILD A MONSTROSITY!!!

Paraphrased letter (the original is being mailed to the corporate office) regarding my experience with Whirlpool's Customer Service Department:

Mdl. # WTW4800XQ4! This washer was bought in September of 2013! Has had the 4th transmission installed as of this date 5/7/2014! While the tech was here on the last service call he put his cell phone down close to the washer so the tech could hear the popping noise. The tech said that he could not hear a thing w/ said washer when you could hear the noise all thru my home! I have now learned that this model has been discontinued! Wonder why?? I think this $414.00 piece of junk should be replaced w/ a better product free of charge!

We have had this washer and dryer set since June 2005. We have never had any issues with it at all. Never had to have it serviced. Barely even did any maintenance on it whatsoever except to occasionally, maybe once or twice a year, adding one of the store bought HE washing machine cleaners. Never damaged any of our clothes. We have three small children and a cat. Have washed everything under the sun including silky delicates, small area rugs, memory foam bathroom mats, waterproof mattress covers, and even queen sized quilts and comforters. We absolutely love these machines and would recommend them to everyone!

Bought the Whirlpool Calypso washer and matching dryer new in 2006 for about $1500. Quickly learned you couldn't wash throw rugs in the washer as it pulled strings from them and clogged the pump. Was able to diagnose and repair that myself, but was disappointed because my previous "low tech" washer had handled those small bathroom rugs just fine. Then came the dryer problems about a year later, started shutting itself off mid-cycle, then eventually refused to start. A $200 control board got the dryer back in business but that only kept it going for another couple years. Tried to save some money by buying and installing another new board myself but that didn't fix it. Faced with another large repair bill/service visit, I pulled the brand new board back out and junked the dryer. Now in the last week, the washer pump is screaming like it is ready to blow up, but after reading all these complaints and recognizing some of the wash quality problems I've been living with, I've decided to replace the washer rather than fix it.

I purchased the Calypso washer and dryer in 2006 and thought it was my detergent that was causing the gray steaks on my clothes and towels. I have to wash and re-wash my towels on gentle cycle to have them come clean w/ bleach. This machine boasts of being a high efficiency (he) machine but I have yet to discover that. I am also not impressed with the capacity load. I thought I could get more clothes in the tub since there is no agitator but not so. The one thing I do like about the machine is the spin cycle which practically takes all the water out of the clothes thus causing less drying time. I have no problem with the dryer only the washer. I am not happy about this at all.

Whirlpool customer service is incompetent, misleading and does not take accountability of the customer experience whatsoever. My brand new dryer (Model #: WGD9750WL1 Serial #: M143 02142) was not drying properly so I called tech support. The customer agent seemed very helpful and without ANY questions asked, offer to send someone over. She said that if the problem was a dryer issue, it will be covered by the warranty. However, if it is not, then "they will fix it but you will have to pay for the cost." Seems reasonable enough. Technician comes, looks at it for 3 minutes and says "We cannot fix it. It's not in the dryer, but that will cost you $130 for the visit!"

This was worst mistake that I have made. First we should know that it takes water to wash something. This machine has destroyed my towels and rugs. First I thought it was the towels, but I have bought all priced towels and it is not the towels. It is the machine. I called the company and asked if there were any complaints on the washer. Of course they said no. I told them that it needed to recalled. My washer is not very old, but I am ready to buy another machine. I have friends that work for the company and they have told me to call, call, call until they do something. I should not have to do that. I would like for them to see my towels.

Since having this washer, my clothes come out mildew smelling, and at times it just shuts off. And maybe the next day it will work. The dryer takes twice as long as my ancient dryer. I have called a few times. I am not willing to pay to have them fix their crummy machines, so I will be buying a new set.

Initially, the pump would clog with lint and hair. Since I have pets, this is a particular problem. I replaced the pump multiple times myself, then I started fishing out the hair with a coat hanger. When the pump was redesigned, I replaced the whole pump assembly. That worked well but after that, the motor control board would fail. It seems the redesign was not made for the old control board. They should have redesigned the control board too. I have replaced that board 4 times for $100+ each time. This washer has been nothing but a money pit. I had an old Maytag that failed after 20 and some years, but this washer didn't last 2 before the first repair and it cost a whole lot more than the Maytag. I have a Maytag wringer washer that is still working. The simpler, the better. As many times as people have had problems with these control boards, it would seem someone would have come up with a permanent fix/replacement/redesign, not just replacing the same part to fail again because the root cause was never fixed.

I have owned the Whirlpool Calypso Washer for 5 years and it has been nothing but a piece of junk. To obtain "clean" clothes, I either have to wash in a Laundromat or use a machine in a rental property I own. This machine has NEVER washed clothes clean. Spots on the clothes remain after a "heavy duty" wash, crotches in underwear, yep, are still dirty after washing and white socks are never clean. I paid for a 3-year warranty, and used it multiple times. Also, I called Whirlpool multiple times to complain about the cleanliness of the clothes and they did nothing. Best yet, when your clothes turn grey and dingy, the manufacturer tells you to use either more or less soap. NEVER PURCHASE THIS MACHINE; it is PURE JUNK.

I purchased a Whirlpool Cabrio washer in February 2011. I did not buy a service contract because at the time money was tight. Today, two years later, it needs a new transmission at a cost of $459. The repairman advised me to call Whirlpool because this should not have happened after only two years. I called Whirlpool’s customer service and was told that since I did not buy a service contract, there was nothing they could do! She would not let me talk to anyone over her or in charge. I don't have the money to buy a new washer. The reason Whirlpool has such a callous and uncaring attitude toward their customers is because they have a monopoly on clothes washers. Whirlpool owns Maytag, Hotpoint, and just about every other washer manufacturer except General Electric. Whirlpool couldn't care less about their customers' satisfaction with their product. Is there anyone investigating this monopoly?

I initially bought this product in 2003. It was serviced until it was not serviceable anymore...in 2006! Thankfully, I purchased a service contract so I was still covered. It took three weeks, but the store replaced my machine with an identical one. If I knew about the recall or the class action suit, I wouldn't have accepted it, but rather traded up to a better model. Now, in 2012, it finally broke beyond worth fixing. It's only 6 years old and is a $900 washer. Supposedly, from what I see online, this machine was only made in 2000-2001. Yet, I bought it in 2003 and it was replaced in 2006. The store swears it was new and not part of the recall. I tend to believe the internet, sadly, and found a statement about production years. But I can't find any info about the recall or the lawsuit. Anyone has a link I could use? Thanks.

For years, I have been dealing with issues relating to this garbage washer of mine. It breaks down every 6 months or so, which is a big problem with a large family. I have been trying to save money by repairing it time and time again. The truth is I could have purchased 2 brand-new washers with the amount of money I dumped into this piece of **. I could have saved money and aggravation. I am so angry and frustrated.

In a nutshell, my washer turned out to be the most disgusting filthy slimy thing in my house and only surpassed my garbage disposal, maybe. When my washer broke recently, I had a repairman come to the house. When he took the machine apart, I was shocked to see the buildup of gray and black slime that was on the reverse side of the basket and pretty much everywhere on the unseen parts of the machine. These parts were where the water would touch them and on my clothes. Were my items ever clean? The towels that touched my face?

I purchased an Estate dryer model # EED4400WQ through the VIP program 2 years ago. Over the last 2 weeks, we have noticed that on 3 different occasions, the dryer has been very hot, long after the cycle is complete, even 3 days later. I suspect the coil is being generated somehow. There is also a lot of humidity. When I reached over the dryer to pull the plug, I received a shock. I want a technician to come to my house and repair it. I am a vendor at the Whirlpool Clyde division in Clyde, Ohio.

I called Whirlpool to get my dryer serviced. They gave me a service date. On the day of service, a contractor was trying to get in contact with me. Apparently, the initial customer service representative for Whirlpool wrote down a fake number on my service request for my main number and wrote down my actual cell number as the alternate. The contractor called me and left a message stating that since I did not answer my phone, they were going to have to reschedule my appointment. My issue is that Whirlpool’s representative never took responsibility for the mishap. Instead, they said that there was nothing that they could do to rectify the situation.

My Whirlpool washer keeps giving me an error F70 and F71. I have already had the control panel changed once and now it seems as though it needs to be changed again. This is ridiculous. I'm wondering if I'm going to have to change this every so many years. If you Google Whirlpool washers, there are numerous complaints about this product and the same errors.

Less than two years after having bought a Calypso washer in 2002 from Sears in Oakland, CA, I noticed an occasional grey spots and streaks on my clothes. I first thought they were the result of something left in my pockets, perhaps a pen. But the gray staining (especially on light colors) became more frequent and I realized that the washer was at fault. It was fixed by a Sears tech (who explained that oil from the motor was seeping into the washtub) in June of 2007 all charges waived because the parts replaced fell under the five-year warranty on drive system parts. Two weeks ago, less than five years from the last repair, it started again, oil stained clothes.

After reading some of the reviews and identifying with all the complaints, I am surprised that a company like Whirlpool does not stand behind their products and either makes a recall or offer some benefits to the incautious owners of these appliances. I was careless in not checking the reviews before buying, thinking that this company was very serious and honest in their dealings with their clients, but after three calls I was proven wrong. I end up buying another washer and I advise anyone who read this not to ever buy a Whirlpool appliance. They do not stand behind their brand and/or recognize their flaws in their products.

I just replaced my second pair of sheets today. When the first pair of ripped sheets came out of the dryer, I was amazed. I had never seen such destruction and rips. I just put it down as being perhaps too old since it is (2) years old. Nagging thoughts kept me questioning that it was the sheets that were defective, because I had never seen this in my 50 years. So today, when the second pair of ripped sheets came out with much the similar rips in the center, and looks of being totally worn down, I started internet searching. This pair of sheets was only (1) year old, so I knew that it couldn't be the sheets.

In September 2004, we purchased a Calypso washer and dryer from Lowes as a birthday present to me! The washer has been an absolute nightmare from the beginning. Thank God that we purchased the extended warranty when the machines were first purchased. I cannot begin to tell you how many times the repair people came out to "fix" the washer for all sorts of various problems, motor, control panel, suspension pads (?), etc. etc. etc. I Should have a new washer by now with all the internal parts that have been replaced, and re-replaced.

I bought a Calypso Washing Machine in 2006. I have been having problems with grey round or streaks throughout all my clothes. The Calypso has ruined my towels and rugs. I thought if I wash them on the gentle cycle, it would be better. I called for service and the repairman stated I need to wash a medium load of clothes.

Please never purchase anything Whirlpool makes! I purchased a washer that was a little over 14 months old. I had it break 2 times. Each time, I got the run around regarding my extended warranty. The company stated: "Satisfaction to the customer". Right! This is a bunch of **! All this company cares about is the money. I have contacted Corp. regarding my situation and all they do is bounce me back and forth with "No" resolution to my problem. The so called certified technicians that come out to fix the problem are not professional nor certified! They're all rip-offs that do not stand behind the product or services after the purchase!

I have had a Whirlpool double oven for years and never questioned the many times I have had to have replacement parts to it. I just assumed it’s a disposable world nowadays. Instead of having things fixed, we need to just throw them away and buy new. This is not right especially, since the item purchased was not cheap. I have to buy a new oven or pay over $300.00 a year for a contract for one appliance.

I purchased an Elite Kenmore Calypso washer in 2003. It has torn and discolored towels without me using any type of bleach. Tee shirts often look like a puppy chewed them. Sheets are often twisted around the agitator that you had to tug to get them out. Clothes are often smelly like mold causing to rewash. I purchased Tide washing machine cleaner to remove the smell. This only lasted for a week. The white clothes look dingy and grey while streaks show on just wash whites and colored clothing.

Back in April of 2007, I purchased a Whirlpool Cabrio washer and dryer and paid $2,000 for the pair. After four years, I have had to replace the circuit board. I kept getting the F1 error code. Since the washer was four years old, I knew that the manufacturer's warranty was no longer valid so I took it upon myself to have the washer repaired. I was told that Whirlpool knew about this problem. So, I contacted them to see about getting reimbursed for the repair that I had done. I was told it was after the fact. I then just asked if they would just pay for the part and not the service call but I was told no. They were not going to reimburse me for any of it and that I should have called them first. Why would I when I knew that the manufacturer's warranty had expired?

I just read an article regarding a recall on the Calypso. I, too, was never informed of this. My washer and dryer duo was purchased on 2004 and I have been having issues ever since. Is there anything that can be done regarding my washer? It constantly has water pump repairs, luckily under warranty, which still costs too much. It has been pulling the threads from all of my towels. At first, I thought maybe it was my fault. But now I see that all the towels, even my new ones, have threads pulled from them. In the past, the bleach got onto some of my clothes when doing a load after the bleach load.

I purchased a Calypso washer and dryer in July 2002. I did not receive any notification of class action lawsuit regarding the defective washer. Sears repairman recently informed me about the lawsuit and researched it on the Internet. I was shocked to see the majority of complaints and to see that they had the same problems that I have been having--dirty and permanently stained clothes after washing. We paid over $1,000 for this machine and expected many more years of use. Do we have any recourse about replacing a well-documented defective machine?

Purchased Whirlpool Duet Washer and Dryer in 2002. For past 2-3 years clothes (whites/colors) and all temperatures have 2-3 inch long orange/rust colored streaks. These marks will not wash out nor do they respond to bleach or rust removal. Based on postings on the internet many people are experiencing this problems. And, they are, as I am, very frustrated over the piles of clothes, sheets, etc that have been ruined.

My Calypso washer continually damages my clothing. I understand that it was recalled in 2004, but I never received a recall notice. Is there anything I can do to get it replaced or repaired? My clothes come out of the washer dirty with black flecks or black stains. I have lost many clothes due to the staining problems. I clean the drum with bleach washes and wipe the gaskets often, but nothing seems to help.

I purchased a Whirlpool Calypso washer in 2003. It was $1000. but I thought I was getting a quality machine and it would last 30-40 years, like my mother's washer. Well, after only a couple of months, I had a repairman out because clothes were being ripped in the washer. He could not find anything that would be ripping the clothes, but he replaced all the parts on the inside of the tub. The same problem has since then, but intermittently. Another problem is that clothes sometimes come out with grease stains. No one in my house works with or does anything with grease. The stains are usually lines.

In 2006 I purchased the Whirlpool Calypso washer and dryer. From the very beginning, I was not happy with the washing machine. It never was able to get the clothes clean and continuously left gray streaks throughout all of our white clothes, ruining them. We finally decided, since it could not be remedied, that we would just do our white loads at my moms. Not the end of the world, but, nevertheless most inconvenient especially since we thought we were purchasing a good product, made by supposedly a good manufacturer. Needless to say, that was not the case as the washing machine just stopped working. Completely out of the blue.

I bought the Whirlpool Calypso washing machine back in May of 2005 at Brandsmart. I started having problems with it two years into owning it. Every year, since then, I have had to call Whirlpool to set up a service call because the "LD" light comes on and the machine stops working. I have spent $550 to replace the mother board twice, motor control board once, the pump and the motor.

I purchased a $1000.00 calypso washer. It is bad. My clothes are all tangled. There are spots and streaks on everything. It is harder on my clothes than any agitator ever was. I am waiting for a repairman for the third time in two years. Obviously, this was my washer budget for ten years. I am stuck with this junk. Not to mention the guff I am getting from my husband. I will never buy whirlpool again! Please don't you either.

I purchased a Calypso washer and immediately had trouble with the pump becoming plugged. I have spent a great deal of money on repairs. I filled out the paperwork to have the washer replaced and nothing happened. I also filed and joined the class action law suit, again with no results. I simply want what I paid for, a washer that works all the time when it is supposed to. I currently just had to order a new pump assembly, as the washer is once again broken. I have never had so many issues with getting a known problem resolved.

After researching through Consumers Reports, we purchased the Calypso Washer and Dryer in 2003 for approximately $2,000. They were both rated very high in Consumer Reports. We have had nothing but trouble with both, but especially with the washing machine. The clothing never smells fresh, twists and tears clothing, never cleans properly leaving clothing dingy and wrinkled. The dryer takes several cycles to dry clothing properly.

I have been told by a Sears repairman that there was a class action lawsuit against Whirlpool regarding the Whirlpool Calypso washer. I currently own a Whirlpool Calypso purchased in 2002. I was given both a phone number as well as a website to visit regarding the settlement of the lawsuit, but I cannot get through by phone and the website given me does not work. Can you tell me if the class action lawsuit against Whirlpool for the Calypso washer has been settled and if owners of these washers were given a settlement?

Our Whirlpool Calypso washer broke down on April 17th. Since we have coverage with American Home Shield (AHS), we telephoned them for repair. As always having used them for years, we're told within 24 hours, "You'll get a call," and were given the direct number to the service company. When we didn't hear from any repair company late Monday, 4/19, we called them and were told they received no order from AHS but would check. Tuesday morning, two young service men showed up, stood in front of the unit and without even opening it, stated they're sure it was recalled and know the problem so they'll go back to the office and let us know the outcome. The policy of AHS is if they can't fix it, they replace it, for which we pay a monthly fee and also a $60 co-payment!

My Calypsco Whirlpool Washing Machine had to have a new drain pump and we are almost weekly having to unstop the drain pump due to poor design. This means draining the water out onto the floor, flipping the washer on it's back to get to the pump. We have also had the seal replaced on the main drum and it still washes poorly. I am now having to unstop the pump again today. We paid top dollar for this machine and have received very poor service in return.

We purchased a Whirlpool Calypso washer in 2004 and thought I was in heaven until I started having problems. They never seem to end. I either end up calling a repairman and going to the laundromat or let my laundry pile up until a repairman gets here. My washer is now to a point where it doesn't get the clothes cleaned and I even have rips in the clothing. I didn't know anyone else had complaints until I got on the website and wow. They should recall all the washers and replace with a new one, not Calypso.

Multiple brown stains on white clothes Whirlpool Calypso Washer Model GVW9959KQ1.

I bought this washer in January 2007 with a 2-year extended warranty. Since the beginning of 2009, I have been without the washer for about three months due to numerous repairs (you can imagine the money I've spent at the laundromat). I am now awaiting the return of it from repair. However, this time I was smart and bought the cheapest washer I could to use while they repaired it. My warranty is almost up and I know it's going to break again. I believe I deserve my money back or a new washer. This unit is garbage and now that I've searched into it, I see that there's already been a class action lawsuit. They still don't admit to it being defective.

I bought the Calypso washer in Jan. 2005 and have nothing but trouble since. I was told that it was the best washer out there and how good it cleaned clothes. I have had to have the washer repaired at least twice where the problem wasn't under warranty. Clothes turned out dingy and I would have to wash them two to three times over in one day. The washer isn't worth the $797.

store replaced u joint early on, but ignored the fact that the washer shredded all my towels. weird lines in our clothes and gray clothes as time went on. dry places in some clothes. the motor has now gone out and it won't grain.

We bought a Whirlpool Calypso washer for just a little over $1,000.00. We've had nothing but trouble since. My husband has started taking our clothes to his office and washing them in his 15 year old washer. The Calypso doesn't get clothes clean. The clothes actually come out with smudges and smears they didn't go in with. I've had to throw away several items. We've had a repairman look at it twice and there's nothing that can be done.

WHIRLPOOL CALYPSO WASHER MODEL GVW9959KQ2 SERIAL CM4106913 INSTALLED 12-11-2002.HAD 3 PUMP MOTORS FAIL.HAD THE ELECTRIC MOTOR REPLACED ONCE. AFTER THE THIRD PUMP WENT UP I CALLED WHIRLPOOL TO SEE IF THEY WOULD PAY TO REPLACE THE THIRD PUMP THEY SAID NO MACHINE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY.THIS MACHINE WAS A NIGHT MARE TO OWN. I WILL NOT BUY WHIRLPOOL PRODUCTS AGAIN.

We purchased a Whirlpool Calypso Washer, Maytag Dryer and Sears Kenmore Dishwasher less than 3 years ago. The Whirlpool Calypso Washer has been having problems on the digital board panel for approximately 4 months and now the board does not work at all. We can not turn the machine on or use it at all. I have reviewed the consumer complaints and have found taht this is a major problem with this machine. What can we do to resolve this matter since the warranty is now expired? I have never had an appliance go out in 3 years or less and have purchased wahsers & dryers for 30 years. My first whirlpool washer & dryer set lasted 15 years and when I sold it they were still working very well. Please advise what we can do to resolve this. I love the washer but I certainly think it should last longer than 2 1/2 - 3 years.

I purchased Whirlpool washer and dryer in 2002. I had to replace computer boards twice. Also, all the codes have come on when doing a load at one time or another. All parts have been replaced since purchased. I could have bought a new set with the money I've spent repairing. All repair representatives have said these machines are almost all faulty. The companies that sell them should be held accountable for using us.

I bought the new Whirlpool Calypso Washer and Dryer set in 2001. Since then, I have replaced the pump four times on the washer and the thermistor twice on the dryer. I just replaced the pump four months ago and now the codes OB, E1, LD keeps coming up during a washing cycle. I have just kept restarting it to finally get the cycle to finish. Even though it has eventually finished, the clothes are by no means clean. They have been streaked with dirt stains and spotted with dots of what seems to be grease. In all honestly, I don't feel my clothes have ever been clean. My whites are always dingy and dark clothes have lint on them. I have even made a paste for some stains and after the wash some of the paste would still be on the spot, the washer didn't even dissolve it.

I have just written a check for an additional $145.00 to repair my Whirlpool Calypso Washer. This check brings the amount to several hundred dollars for a washer that was purchased in 2002. The repairman that was at my home this morning showed me the rust inside the washer around the bottom plate and motor. It won't be too long before I have to replace the washer. The eighteen hundred dollars I paid to purchase the washer and dryer plus the money paid to do the repairs could have bought me the most high-end on the market.

In February 2002, I purchased a Whirlpool Calypso washer and dryer. I have had to replace the washer tub and the dispenser twice. Now there is another leak. I called a Whirlpool/Maytag Sales and Warranty Service in Bradenton Florida. They refused to repair the washer and politely suggested I dispose of an $1800.00 pair of appliances. As a result of the leaks in the Whirlpool washer, the grout has been discolored and the tumbled travertine tile has lifted. I have been an interior designer for twenty years and have placed as many Whirlpool washers and dryers in as many homes. My experience with Whirlpool certainly dictates another brand choice.

I bought My washer at Lowes.They are not the problum.That would be Whrilpool.I paid 1287.00 plus 294.00 for the pedestal that goes with it.We had the washer installed in OCt 2004.The first time I called Whrilpool was on Dec3 2007.They said I had to have a tech person come out to look at it because it was throwing a F4 code.I was without a washer for 2 weeks that time.The guy comes out and pulls it apart looks in side.Unplugs it and replugs it.That time it cost me 141.00The second time was on Oct 7 2008.It was doing the same thing but now it would throw a F4 and F11 code.They sent someone out after 10 days he did the samething,nothing.Cost me 141.00 again.The next time was on Dec 2008.I was with out a washer for 1 month.They had a guy come out and put a new door latch on.The latch was 65.00 and 141.00 for tech.Called again on Jan 5 it was throwing a dl code again.I called spoke with a lady and she sent a doorlock to us so we could replace ourselves.We used it maybe 10 washes.Then we left town for almost 2 1/2 mons.Came home it started doing it again.Called the whirlpool number and told the lady I spoke with that I wanted to speak with a superviser because by this time we had spent over another 700.00 on this washer and I had decided not to pay for anything else.I spoke with a guy and he sent this Doorlock for free.We put it on and it work one time.Then started throwing a DL code.Called again on the 24 of April.This is my 6 time to call.Told them the same thing.She passed me on to another woman.She tells me they would not do anything about it because it was a 2004 model.I asked her why their washers on last 4.5 years.When my mother has one that has lasted for 18 years.She says she will give me a 10 % by back but other than that it was not their problum anymore.So I told her I would file a lemon law claim.Can anyone help me?

purchased a calypso washer-- many years of headache repairs- 3 pumps, sewage smell, ruined clothes-- only to find out there was a class action lawsuit filed and we weren't notified even though our washer was under warranty via Sears- -extended. We now have to junk it and we should have been included in the suit?? Should a new one be filed-- obviously several consumers unaware until they just couldn't stand it anymore and had someone be honest about the defective design Whirlpool refuses to take responsibility for.........HELP

The Whirlpool Calypso Washers & Dryer that I purchased from Best Buy 4 years ago have ruined all the towels; does not clean my underwear and my baby's clothes.

Caylpso washing machine repaired over seven times now the motor went today they refuse to warranty the work or replace it even after a class action lawsuit and that fact they never gave me notice

Purchased Calypso Washer and Dryer set, have had numerous repairs in hte past 3 years, problems keep returning. Bad computer board, pump has been replaced twicw, and units are down for weeks at a time waiting ofr repair technicians.

The whhirlpool Calypso broke the first year cost me over two hundred dollars to fix the water pump

Calypso Washer purchased in 2006.

MY CALYPSO WASHING MACHINE LEAVES ALL OUR CLOTHING WITH A STRONG MOLDY SMELL. NO AMOUNT OF BLEACH OR ADDITIVE CHANGES THE ODOR. I SEE, TOO LATE, THAT OTHERS HAVE HAD A SIMILAR PROBLEM. I FIND IT INTERESTING THAT SOMEONE POSTED A COMMENT ABOUT SINUSITIS, ALLERGIES, AND MOLD. OUR FAMILY HAS BEEN SUFFERING THOSE SYMPTOMS FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS NOW AND I INTEND TO GET RID OF THIS WASHING MACHINE AND FIND OUT IF THIS SOLVES MY SINUS/ALLERGY SYMPTOMS.

I purchased the Calypso Washer and Dryer from sears in Hayward, Ca on April 17, 2004, for the total sum of $1780.32. I have had nothing but probles with the Washer pump since that time. Sears Home Central has repair center has worked on the Washer several times, all to no avail, the problem persists. On this past Saturday, January 3, 2009, Sears Home Services came to my again because of Pump problems, at which time I was told the pump failed again and should be replaced. I paid Sears Home Servoces $331.17 for another pump. I have complained to sears and have been informed that a Class Action was filed on behalf of Calypso Washer owners against Whirlpool. I would like to know the results of the Class Action, and if all owners were included.

On August 14, 2006, we purchased a Calypso Whirlpool Washer from BrandsMart, USA at 4320 NW 167th Street, Miami, FL 33054 which since the second day we purchased it has been giving us headaches. It breaks down constantly and the bleach receptor since day one ruined my color clothes because it did not release it when I did the whites the first time. I argued and fought for a new one since recently purchased with the manager at BrandsMart, to no avail. To date every 3 months or so it breaks. Even this week it broke again. Sometimes the technician comes after waiting two weeks for him to come as they never have earlier appointments available and finally when they come, they come without the part and again you have to wait another couple of weeks for the part to arrive.

I purchased the Calypso Washer in 2003 and have had nothing but problems with it since the day that I purchased it. I have had to purchase extended warranties and taken many unpaid days from work for repairs. I had my machine repaired in October and I need to take another unpaid day off from work for repairs on Monday. I pay extra for HE detergent and place all small objects in lingere bags.

I've had the machine for about four years or so and it seems to need work about twice a year. They have to rebuild the whole thing now. This machine never did even get the clothes clean but I paid a lot of money for it and can't afford a new one. Whenever I do get a new one it sure won't be a calypso.

We bought the new Calypso washer & dryer set 2004. Ever since I bought the machines I have been having problems with the washer. It has ruin all my towels; does not wash well at all. I bought these machines because they are made in Michigan and was trying to support our economy. This is the worst purchase that we have ever made! I have put up with this lousy washer way too long!

I purchased the Calypso washer with an extended warranty 8/13/03 which expires this August. Since I have had this machine I have had three new drain pumps, two lid seals and since April 16 I have been waiting for the latest repairs to be completed. The first service call they said they had to order parts which took two months to get. When the repair man came out he said they needed to order more parts he said he fixed the machine enough to use but it would leak. On July 10 he came back with the new parts said they would have to take the machine in as he could not get it apart to fix.

Purchased a Whirlpool Calypso washer in January 2003. Purchased extended warranty. Before warranty expired, 01/23/08, renewed warranty for 3-years. In January 08, called for service. Kept getting error message SL. Service person said the washer was merely off balance and balanced the washer. Early June kept getting SL error message and called for service. Parts were ordered and, after the parts were delivered to my home, service was rescheduled. When I rescheduled the service call, I as informed that the technician would call by 8:00 AM to give a window of time when he would arrive.

I to bought a calypso by kenmore because I was told it was top of the line. 3.5 yrs later it will cost over $700 to repair the machine. The washer has been a pain since day 1 and the dryer takes forever to dry towels now how is that an energy saver when you have to dry them over and over again. I will never buy Kenmore again and I will never shop at Sears again. I choose to shop where people will be honest about a product instead of selling a piece of junk. Also we were never notified of a class action law suit.

I purchased a Calypso washer & dryer in 2002 from Sears. I have had nothing but trouble. First the washer kept leaving white marks all over the clothes even though I was using HE detergent in the correct amount. The repair person provided me with a recipie of dishwashing detergent and bleach to run through the machine and suggested I do that periodically. He also told me to always use the extra rinse cycle. One of the attractions to this machine was the claim of energy efficiency. So why should I have to use extra water to get the clothes clean - this defeats the purpose. The dryer does not try clothes efficiently. I have to keep turing it back on at least 3 times to get the clothes dry. I have had to replace the thermostat/sensor twice and I still have the same problem.

I purchased a whirlpool calypso washer & dryer set in '06. I have been having problems from the washer after 6 months. The washer keeps flashing a code of "LD"... I called for a service techn to come out and fix the washer. I waited 4 days one time and 5 days another time. I've asked whirlpool to replace the washer but they told me as long as it is under warranty, they'll send a techn. out to repair it. This is very inconvient to have a washer with wet clothes in it, specially when you need to wear the clothes that were supposed to be washed and dried.

I purchased a Whirlpool (Calypso) washer and dryer in 2002. They contain electronic control boards. The warranty on the part are five years. I did not purchase an extended warranty for this equipment. My problem is the electronic contol board has had to be replaced on both items. Dryer - 9/27/2005. Washer - 9/14/2006. It has been less than three years since the dryer was replaced. It has now gone out again. I spoke with Sherry J. who says she is the manager of Consumer Affairs. She flatly refused to discuss Whirlpool accepting any responsibility for this product. I explained to her this board should not have to be replaced in less thaan three years.

This will be the third board for the dryaer since purchase. I asked Sherry J. if I could speak to someone else. she said she was the manager and the buck stopped with her. There was a class action lawsuit regarding the washer, however i feel something should be done about the boards in the dryer also. From this experience i will never purchase another Whirlpool product. Unless they accept responsibility I will have to pay for all repairs.

I purchased a Whirlpool Calyso washing machine in December, 2001. After the warranty expired, I fortunately purchased an extended warranty for it. I had 19 service calls for it over a one year period. FINALLY, A & E repair deemed it unrepairable and I received a replacement Calypso washing machine in 2004. When all of the information arrived for the class action suit against Whirlppol, I didn't fill out the paperwork since I had received a NEW Calypso washing machine in October, 2003. This washing machine worked well for 2 years, so I thought that Whirlpool had solved their problems. Boy, was I wrong!

we purchased a whirlpool calypso washer and dryer upon moving into our new home in february of 2006. this month of 2008 we are calling repair men because it is giving us the led lights of ld which in the product manual means long drain. we checked the drain, not kinked or clogged. we tried running it through a normal cycle, it will not drain.

My Whirlpool Calypso washer just does a horrible job. The sealing ring around the top has mold on it. Clothes come out totally wrinkled and not clean. There are always streaks down the front of the washer, but I never see it happen. I don't know where the water is coming from. Clothes come out with picked places on them and detergent streaks on dark clothing. I wish I had paid a little more and got a front loader. The dryer does not help get the wrinkles out of the clothing. Sometimes when set on 45 minutes, it quits in about 20. All in all this washer/dryer pair are real duds.

Oh happy day! I have a Speed Queen and love it! I got rid of my Whirlpool Calypso washer and dryer! The worse piece of equipment ever manufactured! This is how bad it was - I washed a pair of pants, inside out, normal wash, cold water. I mistakenly left a tissue in the pocket. We all know what happens to tissue when it's washed. Not this time, when I reached in my pocket and found it, it was as soft as the day I put it in there. Water never touched it! So much for clean clothes. Speed Queen is great. So durable! It's not fancy but it works and works well. I had to order it and was told it would be 5 - 10 days - it was in the next day. Best warrenty on the market too! I love my SPEED QUEEN!

My Cabrio washer is on it's third service call. First call very loud noise from rinse to spin, service adjusted bolt. Several days later the noise started again.

I by calypso washer and drayer at lowes .and ext.waranty They denaid cover because they said i work on the whasher.I as to send in black & white and they refuese to send.I paid $700. for the washer and $99. for the waranty.After four months i have to buy a new washer in diferent retail store.I recomend no buy ext waranty front LOWES

Bought the Calypso pair July 02, paid $2,000 for set. Was told they were top of the line, great for saving water. Thought this would be great since the kids do so much laundry. WILL NEVER purchase a Whirlpool product again. The LP light always comes on, the clothes smell, there is ALWAYS lint and black marks (grease) on them. My whites are ruined - everything is grey and bleaching doesn't help. My husband's undershirts are mottled and some of my good blouses and running clothes have black streaks on them. The towels, facecloths and dishcloths all have a mouldy odour and the dryer doesn't dry the clothes very well at all.

I purchased a Kenmore Elite Calypso washing machine in December 2004. It worked well for 26 months, but a month ago it started to make a strange smell. This week it flooded our laundry room. We had a technician come to look at it, and he quoted us $640 to replace the pump which had stopped working, and also replace a seal around the main knuckle that rotates the drum. The technician said that this was a major design flaw, both with the way the drum had been designed, and also that the pump did not appear to be very strong.

Calypso clothes washer - Kenmore Elite is the worst washing machine we have ever owned or used. This washer has torn my linens and has always done so. Purchased in 2004, I noticed that my linens were coming out with frayed or torn edges, new linens looked tattered and worn, and the loop on thick plush wash clothes were broken. I was quite upset when I laundered brand new, expensive guest hand towels that came out torn and the threads torn!

We purchased a Whirlpool calypso washer and dryer set in Feburary 2006. Within 1 week the pump and seals went out. Waited 3 days for parts, was fixed under warranty. A couple of months the same problem again. We were told the parts were on backorder and it would be 3 weeks! On a new washer? We called Whirlpool and got the parts sent to us in 2 days, the service was done 2 days later.

My calypso washer has put black streaks on clothing, resulting in having to through them away. This was fixed at one point, now it is happening again. Waiting on repairman.

We purchased our Whirlpool washer and dryer with CALYPSO wash motion about 3 years ago. Last year we had to replace the motor because a small rug (which was washed separately) unraveled and wrapped around the motor. After having an authrized rep replace the motor at our expense, since we are out of warranty, we were told that we needed to put these kinds of items in a mesh bag with a zipper! That will certainly get the rugs clean. This washer WILL NOT get rugs clean--how can it with that ridiculous agitator! All of my expensive bath towels are ruined, because that agitator pulls or catches the yarn. NEVER in 40 years of owning washing machines have we had a washer that tore up towels and rugs!

Calypso Whirlpool washer - Can't believe I tried to put up with it for 2 1/2 years. It tears up our clothes, twists them til they break. The musty mildew smell in the washer has gotten so bad, it transfers to the clothes. had a repairman out today, and he was NOT surprised at the way the washer is hard on clothes, and he said the mildew smell it there because of the way the water is sprayed around, not ever filling up the tub to clean it off. He was not able to help either situation. I have not contacted the maker, but I cannot imagine they would replace this washer with a regular washer. NOT A GOOD PRODUCT! (after spending over $1700 on the Calypso washer dryer combo)

My Whirlpool brand Calypso washing machine has broken down 2 times already. Each time it's the same error codes, FL or Flood Condition and LD - Long Drain. Each time someone comes out to replace the pump. AND EACH TIME, we wait. Several trips to the local laundy mat to do our clothes there have been inconvenient and frustating. I'm now on my third FL and LD error code. And this time itis likely the warranty will not cover the costs. Event though it's been broken so many times before, the warranty is from the date of purchase of the original equipment, and the faulty design and engineering for the pump itself has no warranty.

I purchased a Calypso Washer from Sears on Oct 16, 2000. 5 months later, they brought a new one to repace my washer, because the pump went out and the machine would not run--We have had numerous service calls since then, usually the pump would be bad. The latest problem was it stopped, the service man worked a couple hours and could not repair it. He said that the cost would be $356.oo to repace a motor. We paid about $900.00 for a washer we thought would last years, and I didn't feel like paying that amount when I could buy a new washer (not that brand) for about that price. I feel when you pay that amount for a washer, you should be able to not be stuck with costly repair bills and service calls.

Bought the new Calypso washer & dryer set. Ever since I bought the machines I have been having problems with the washer. Within less than a year I had to call the repair person. They made 3 trips to fix the problem but it did not work. They replaced the washer with a new one. Couple days later the washer broke again. Had another service call for a repair person. Less than a year later again the machine is still giving problems. Also know of other consumers who bought the same Calypso washing machines and are having problems with them couple of months after it is bought. Another person had hers replaced after the first month calling the repair person out twice to fix it. Others keep on calling for repairs just like me.

I purchased a Whirlpool Calypso washer and dryer for approximately $1,800.00 in April 2002. On January 8th my washer indicated on the electronic board the code LD. The clothes were not spinning. I called Whirlpool and because it was still under warranty, they provided me an appliance company to call to fix the problem. A technician from Jensen Appliance located in Wheatridge CO came out and claimed it needed to have to parts replaced. One being the Panel board, and the other being a pressing switch.