Kenmore 40042 Washer

Pros: Cleaner clothes with less wear & tear. Environmentally better. Quiet & easy to use!
Cons: LOUD buzzer. WILL BRAKE IN 4 YEARS!!!! Don't buy!

UPDATE: I can not believe this happened, or that I found a review here at Epinions where the SAME exact experience happened (see snag624's review, "Loved it until the other day!!" ...

Pros: Saves energy, auto water level, spin cycle cleans exceptionally well
Cons: Pricey,loud end of wash buzzer, full-size comforter a tight fit

My mom used a top loader, and I used one in my first apartment. It did a decent job but became a headache for repairs when a pump or belt broke. So, when I moved out of state and left my top loader behind, I researched for the best washing machines....

Pros: Exceptionally Quiet -- Clean, clean clothes; almost dry towels; ease of use; delay start
Cons: No light inside the drum

Last September (2000), we bought our new home and needed appliances --washer, dryer, and refrigerator. Have never bought new before and was a little scared about buying the wrong machines. Shopped and shopped and shopped -- gosh it can be an exhausting...

Pros: Gentle on clothes, saves water
Cons: Costly repairs, needs HE Detergent which is more expensive

What kind of new washing machine to buy? Our 10 yr old Whirlpool had started to rust (it was kept in the garage) and the rust was flaking off and ruining our clothes. A talk with the Sears saleswoman and a Consumer's Reports article on front loaders ...

Pros: QUIET, super large capacity, less soap!
Cons: Loud Buzzer

When our old washer began to misbehave, a front loader wasn't even a consideration because of the price. We were fortunate and found the Kenmore Model 40042 on sale (floor model). And thank goodness we did! I would recommend this washer to ANYONE....

Pros: quietness, efficiency, capacity
Cons: small opening

*UPDATE BELOW...

My husband & I have been eyeballing the front-loading washers for years but they have always been too expensive. We were interested in their efficiency, quietness, & ease on clothing fibers. We didn’t even need a new washer...

Pros: Efficient, easy on clothes, effective washing action, inexpensive in the long run.
Cons: Rude buzzer, having to stoop to load, pricy up front.

What can I say about the Kenmore 40042? A lot. I bought this machine, along with the matching gas dryer (90042), to replace a four-year old GE pair. I wanted to go stackable to free up floor space in a cramped kitchen (I needed a "parking...

Pros: Quiet, cleans great, uses little water
Cons: Loud buzzer can't be turned off

Although our old Whirlpool washer was still running, we couldn't pass up a great deal on this highly rated washer ($585 and no tax). We couldn't be happier about the purchase either. The washer is very quiet compared to any we used before, it fits a...

Pros: Uses less water & detergent, lessens drying time.
Cons: Very expensive to repair and purchase upfront.

My husband and I did alot of research before purchasing this Kenmore front loading washer (Model #40042990). I checked online at Epinions and Consumer Reports reviews and was confident that we would save alot of money in the long run although this...

Pros: capacity, low water use, high speed spin
Cons: installation is a little complex

Hi ..
There is limited space for a washer or dryer in my 1852 house. I had an apartment size top load washer for several years, something that I supplied for the summer rental as a perk. Now that I no longer rent but live in my beach house full...

Pros: Engery Saver, Soap Saver, Quiet, Attractive in design
Cons: Loud Buzzer on Washer

In May of 2000, due to the opinions of this board, I purchased this washer and its matching dryer. My first choice was the Maytag, but the cost was prohibitive on my budget.
Comparing the two brands I saw very little difference to rationalize the...

Pros: Efficient, quiet, fast spin cycle
Cons: Non-adjustable buzzer, drips water when opening door, small door opening

I've always wanted a front loading washer, and when we got married and moved into "our" new home, it was the perfect opportunity to get one...especially since we got to select the washer/dryer of our choice and they was paid for as a gift. I looked at...

Pros: saves water and electricity, gentler on clothes
Cons: loud buzzer

We were moving into our first house, and so we needed to buy a washer and dryer. I already had a half-baked opinion on front-loaders from growing up with two in a country that has few natural resources, so saving water and electricity (among other...

Pros: Saves water, uses less detergent, gentle on clothes.
Cons: Loud buzzer at end of cycle, Poorly made machine, COSTLY repairs.

I can almost quote word for word the exact review of sb1460. We too are very upset with the quality of this machine, enough so that we will not ever purchase another Kenmore washer. We read all the reviews for the Kenmore front loader and heard only g ...

Pros: Highly efficient, fast, quiet, does a great job
Cons: a bit pricey, low front door

Okay, let's be straight with each other: nobody wants to buy a washing machine, right? You only do it because you have to, and you can always think of somewhere else you'd rather put your money. Still, when you have to make a change, this is the machine...