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Washing machine Reviews from Consumer Reports

ratingsKenmore 2800[2] Reviews
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Summary: This Kenmore Unconventional top-loader washing machine has
• 2011 Energy Star qualification
• Auto temp. control
• Auto detergent dispenser
• Auto fabric softener dispenser
• End of cycle signal
• Rotary dial
• Stainless-steel tub
• Manufacturer recommends low-sudsing detergent.
• Comes with a 1 year warranty.
 
 
The Kenmore 2800[2] Washing machine has the following features: Type, Energy star, Dimensions (in.), Warranty, Water levels, Requires HE detergent, Auto temp. control, Auto detergent dispenser, Auto fabric softener dispenser, Extra rinse cycle, End of cycle signal and Stainless-steel tub.
ratingsSpeed Queen AWN542 Reviews
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Summary: This Speed Queen Conventional top-loader washing machine has
• Is not 2011 Energy Star qualified
• Auto temp. control
• Auto fabric softener dispenser
• Rotary dial
• Stainless-steel tub
• Manufacturer recommends conventional detergent.
• Comes with a 3 years warranty.
 
 
The Speed Queen AWN542 Washing machine has the following features: Type, Dimensions (in.), Warranty, Water levels, Auto temp. control, Auto fabric softener dispenser, Extra rinse cycle and Stainless-steel tub.
ratingsMaytag Bravos XL MVWB950Y[W] Reviews
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Summary: This Maytag Unconventional top-loader washing machine has
• Auto temp. control
• Auto fabric softener dispenser
• End of cycle signal
• Rotary dial
• Stainless-steel tub
• Manufacturer recommends low-sudsing detergent.
• Comes with a 1 year warranty.
 
 
The Maytag Bravos XL MVWB950Y[W] Washing machine has the following features: Type, Energy star, Dimensions (in.), Warranty, Water levels, Requires HE detergent, Auto temp. control, Auto bleach dispenser, Auto fabric softener dispenser, Extra rinse cycle, End of cycle signal and Stainless-steel tub.
ratingsKenmore Elite 4157[2] Reviews
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Summary: This Kenmore Front-loader washing machine has
• Auto temp. control
• Auto detergent dispenser
• Auto fabric softener dispenser
• End of cycle signal
• Rotary dial
• Push button
• Stainless-steel tub
• Stackable
• Manufacturer recommends low-sudsing detergent.
• Comes with a 1 year warranty.
 
 
The Kenmore Elite 4157[2] Washing machine has the following features: Type, Energy star, Stackable, Dimensions (in.), Warranty, Requires HE detergent, Auto temp. control, Auto detergent dispenser, Auto bleach dispenser, Auto fabric softener dispenser, Extra rinse cycle, End of cycle signal and Stainless-steel tub.
ratingsGE Profile Harmony PTWN8050M[WW] Reviews
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Summary: This GE Unconventional top-loader washing machine has
• Auto temp. control
• Auto detergent dispenser
• Auto fabric softener dispenser
• End of cycle signal
• Rotary dial
• Push button
• Stainless-steel tub
• Manufacturer recommends low-sudsing detergent.
• Comes with a 1 year warranty.
 
 
The GE Profile Harmony PTWN8050M[WW] Washing machine has the following features: Type, Energy star, Dimensions (in.), Warranty, Water levels, Requires HE detergent, Auto temp. control, Auto detergent dispenser, Auto fabric softener dispenser, Extra rinse cycle, End of cycle signal and Stainless-steel tub.