Kenmore has lost it's reputation.
From what I read of the reviews, Kenmore has lost it's reputation for quality. There seem to be many upset people out there not happy with their new washers. It seems like Kenmore/Whirlpool was the brand to have for quality and durability right next to Maytag. And what I don't get, is, how is a portable machine, much smaller, washes less clothes in a load cost almost $100 MORE than a full size washer? I would think getting a portable model would be cheaper. What's the world coming to. All I know is I think I'll stick with old school machines when I can. Many are 40+ years old and still going strong.