Whirlpool Washing Machines Reviews

I purchased the Whirlpool Ultimate Care II Quiet Wash August 2005. The machine worked for 6 months and then it wouldn't advance to the next cycle. Whirlpool Customer Service sent a contracted repairman who told me I needed a new timer switch. I never heard from him again.

whirlpool calypso washing machine purchased 2/05 pump broke 4/06 pump broke again 11/06 authorized repair person from Sears, place of purchase admits that the washer is a problem he said he has to work on them all the time....talked to Sears corporate they said they can waive cost to repair but nothing on the parts....now I find out that whirlpool has put out a notice effective 11/1/06 their parts are on warranty for only 90 days opposed the original 1 year warranty.....so, the NEXT time the pump breaks I pay the $100.00 to get it fixed again! Any washer that breaks twice in less than 2 years is a lemon! Sears won't back up their product and I havn't gotten anywhere w/ whirlpool yet....still trying.

Bought a calypso washer, it was a disaster. Bought it because of Consumer Reports' recommendation. Sears repairmen was at my house today told me the black smear i was getting on my clothes after the wash was due to a defective washer plate -- to fix it he had to replace the eclectronic board and the u-joint and the plate for a total bill of $480. I told him the electronic board was fixed about 3 months ago and also the u-joint.

We purchased a Whirlpool Calypso washing machine about three years ago and have had nothing but problems with it ever since. Within the first year the circuit board had to be replaced and even though it was under warranty it still cost us about $125. We constantly have problems with the FL code and then of course the washer ceases to function. I usually have to retry the load 3-4 times before it actually completes a cycle. This is a big waste of time, energy, and water. The only way I can get the cycle to finish is to change the cycle to quick wash.

We puchased the Whirlpool Clypso washer and dryer ($1800.00)in 2001 and have had nothing but TROUBLE since the purchase. The first year, 5 service techs came to repair my washer due to black and brown residue/marks left on my supposedly washed clothes. Not one technician could explain or fix the problem. I did everything to using liquid detergent, powder detergent, using only Tide HE detergent, and rinsing the washer out weekly with vinegar and bleach. After numerous complaints and pictures of destroyed clothing, and still no solution to the on-going problem,

August 2001, bought the new highly touted Calypso (overpriced) washer and dryer. Junk. Dirty streaks in clothes, water pumps replaced, problem codes, dryer wont dry..... now doesnt work at all. Both were relaced shortly after 1 year, and all the same problems exist. Have had too many service calls to count. What a mistake this was. Have had to throw away clothes, or reduce them to yard work clothes, been without the appliances several times waiting for service, and the shear agony of wondering what our clothes would look like when they are removed each time they are cleaned.

In January 2006 I bought the Whirlpool Fabric Freshener from a local Best Buy store. The product received rave reviews in both Consumer Reports Magazine and Good Housekeeping. There is an accessory which must be replaced every six months, the water filter cycle cup. I ordered this part in May 2006 and nearing four months later, Whirlpool still cannot fulfill my order and cannot tell me anything about when the backordered accessory will be in stock.

I purchased a Calypso wash machine in May 2006. I noticed right away that the way the water rinses out of the machine is very odd! It has a shake down drainage system. It's like washing your clothes in a bucket and with a sieve and you would bounce the sieve up and down until most of the water is out of the clothes. The problem with this method is that all the dirt and lint floating on the top of the rinse water is now lying on top of the clothes on the top. The machine does save water and spins the clothes almost dry but the biggest problem is the dirt left behind.

I bought the Whirlpool Calypso Washer on 10/28/2004. After the 1 year manufacturer warranty expired, it has started to break down repeatedly. It has had two water pumps replaced so far, and has broken down 6 time from this year (2006). The last two times I've only had the machine working for one week. I have the GE service contract, and they repair it, but will not honor the Lemon clause in the policy. This washer is non-functional and in my opinion NOT REPAIRABLE. It is a faulty design. I found a class action lawsuit against Whirlpool and Sears (I bought mine at Western Appliance), but for some reason it ony applies to washer purchased before 10/15/2005 so I missed it by 13 days!

Just purchased a Whirlpool Duet Washer and Dryer from Lowes in October 2005. The price paid was $800. I have been noticing a heavy musty odor coming from washer and could not find anything that would have caused it. Found it today. The inside of the rubber lip is crusted with black mold.

My 4 year old Calypso Washer started staining my garments (randomly) about 6 months ago. I was unsure for a while if my children or spouse had something on their clothing that might have caused the stains. After intentionally washing new white items, I found the washer was indeed the culprit. I had service done in the amount of $272.09 by the same repairman that had performed prior warranty work via Whirlpool and the next day new stains again (these resemble faint black oil marks). I have had untold garments ruined, lost hundreds of dollars of clothing and been aggravated by this products inadequacies.

Purchased a Whirlpool Calypso washing machine. Got a CE code (communications error). Was told that the chip needed to be replaced. Was very expensive $300+. Machine was just past warrenty. That was a year ago, I am getting the same code again. Don't buy this piece of junk!

Three weeks ago we bought a new stackable Whirlpool washer/dryer combo. From the first moment of installation, the dryer hasn't worked (no heat). Obviously, it is defective and should be replaced. However, Whirlpool's staunch policy is that they don't replace, only repair. So, we sit and wait and wait for their local contract service guy to (1) diagnose the problem, (2) order the part, (3) have the part shipped, and (4) get around to installing the part. Assuming that the diagnosis is correct and the repair is successful, this whole process will take a total of 5 weeks.

I am sending this letter to file a complaint regarding mold in my Whirlpool Duet Front Load Washer that was purchased in February 2004. There has been a musty smell coming from the washing machine and, for months, I could not locate where it was coming from. The smell has been located and it is coming from under the rubber lip to the mouth of the drum. There is mold all over the inside of the rubber lip that is not noticeable unless the rim is pulled back entirely. Regardless of me keeping the washer door open and wiping down the inside of the washing machine after each load, the mold has still continued to grow. This is a major health issue not only to my husband and I but also to our young child.

My Whirlpool Calypso washer, less than 2 years old, has already had a pump replaced. It also has the smell of mold. I threw away several articles of clothing, not to mention rewashed many loads.

I purchased a Whirpool Super capacity washing machine on 15July2005. Since May 15th 2006 the unit has had three service calls ranging from replacing the water pump, transmission and clutch assembly. Once these repairs were made, two days later the repair man had to come out once again and repair an electrical connection inside the unit. Then three days later the unit began to leak water.

I purchase a CALYPSO Washer & Dryer in April 2005 and since then the washer has broken down three times. The service person said it was from us washing our bathroom rugs.

I purchased a Whirlpool washer (model # LSQ9659) in Dec. 2003. When the machine was one month out of warranty the spin cycle started making a loud slamming noise. I called the dealer who sold us the machine and they sent a repairman to our home. They had to replace the drive block. I phoned Whirlpool and at first was told that since the machine was out of warranty, I had no recourse. After a lengthly phone call, they agreed to pay the dealer directly for the repair. Now, one year later, the machine started to make the same loud slamming noise during the spin cycle. I again phoned the dealer and they sent a repairman. He diagnosed the same problem, a bad drive block, but because of the way the machine was spinning, two other parts, the basket drive and motor coupling needed to be replaced immediately. The outside basket is nearly worn through because of this.

I purchased a Whirlpool Duet washing machine in August 2005. It worked for 3 weeks, and then stopped working due to a computer problem. I called Whirlpool to schedule service under the warranty. The technician came a week later and stated he needed to order parts. Two weeks have gone by, and the part finally came in today. Apparently, Whirlpool had the parts on back order.

I purchased a Whirlpool Calypso washer on 7/6/04. Early on I noticed it was causing pulls on towels and pulling the fibers from bathroom rugs. Thinking I was doing something wrong I contined trying different wash selections but the problem continued. In February, 2005 I called Whirlpool asking what setting to use for washing towels as the washer was ruining them. They had no real suggestion but said to try gentle. Who ever heard of washing towels on a gentle cycle? In April,2005 the unit would not draing the water out and it was leaking on the floor.

I purchased a Whirlpool Duet Washer/Dryer last October, $2,000, and was very pleased UNTIL this Spring when I started washing my delicate, light weight, clothing. The washer is beating my clothes to death. I have read the manual and use the delicate/casual and even hand wash cycle but they are coming out flimsy and wrinkled.

i am complianing about the calypso washing machine. i purchased the unit 2.5 years ago and have nothing but problems with it. it vibrates excessevly and knots the laundry up, litterly tearing the cloths a few times. whirlpool has told me i'm using the wrong detergent (i use tide) or it's not leveled, i put a level on it to make sure it was. bottom line, all I get is the run around!

Have had my new Calypso washer since 4/17/04. Three weeks ago, I'm washing clothes and I get this LD message on the control panel. Apparently this washer has a serious pump defect. Repairman has been out twice and hasn't fixed it. Parts are now on order. I haven't had to go to a laundromat in 30 years and I've been twice in the last three weeks. I am not happy. And I have no idea (nor does the authorized repair center) when I might expect to have the luxurey of a washer in my home again. I had my last washer (inexpensive Kenmore) for 16 years with never a service call. I gave the set to my son when I got the new Calypso set (very expensive). He is still washing clothes at home and has offered me the use of my old washer. I'm too embarrased to accept.