Calypso washers did have reliability issues
However, they were one of the best cleaning top loaders ever sold in the US and they top the ratings and consumer reports for overall performance for a top loader.
Cleaning was never an issue with them by Calypso is used every time I do laundry for the dirtiest of dirty things, the dirty white socks, and things that are nearly black on the bottom come out white thoroughly rinsed.
The problem with the clip so with several as I’ve said before and post it was too complicated and too expensive to build, they never brought out a lower cost model, because the basic machine was just too expensive to make.
It was also ruined by the fact that use the Calypso name on both the Kenmore and the whirlpool version first time they ever did that it became too easy to paint both of them with the same brush when people had problems.
The pair here for sale. Look a little tired to me. If you want to get a Calypso try to find a very low mileage one, the dryers were never any real problem. However, the worst thing on both of them is the membrane control panels were not that good during this period And both of them are no longer available now.
John