DO NOT buy a Calypso washing machine.
Written: Dec 04 '04
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Pros: Calypso should be recalled by the manufacturer and replaced with another machine. See my review.
Cons: This machine tangles, mangles and destroys clothes. Poor cleaning. See my review.
The Bottom Line: DO NOT buy the Calypso washing machine, it does a poor job of cleaning and rinsing. It mangles and destroys clothes.
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| ot12's Full Review: Whirlpool Calypso GVW9959K Top Load Washer |
This machine does a very poor job of cleaning clothes. It is not energy efficient despite unfounded claims by others. The washing cycles are longer and you end up rewashing unclean or mildewed clothes. It twists, tangles and mangles clothes, shortening their life. Washing more than three pairs of jeans at a time results in poor cleaning. Larger items like blanket and sheets do not get cleaned properly. This machine requires a more expensive HE(high efficiency) soap, do not use powdered soap as it becomes entrapped along with dirt and excessive lint(from mangling) in the tightly twisted clothes. Clothes do not get rinsed properly because of the twisting and will start to mildew quickly if left unattended in the machine after the cycle. My sister also purchased this machine at the same time and is experiencing the identical washing/cleaning problems, in addition her machine has had three major and expensive repairs in two years, although she uses her machine more than I use mine. DO NOT buy this machine if you enjoy clean, fresh smelling clothes. DO NOT buy this machine if you intend on washing blankets or bed sheets. DO NOT buy this machine if you intend on washing delicate items as it will tear or shred them in short order. It managed to wreck three under-wired bras at one time! I could wash anything in my 18 year old machine, too bad I left them when i moved. DO NOT buy this machine if you expect a long life from it. I hope Whirlpool is forced to recall and replace my machine and matching dryer.
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Amount Paid (US$): $900
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