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[kivah]

A few days ago, I went to Lowes and bought the Whirlpool Cabrio, 4.3 cu ft washer. It was on sale for under $500, I bought 2 new stainless steel hoses, and paid $100 for a 5-year warranty (100% coverage by Lowes) - and paid $650. Free delivery (excellent) and free washer removal). A bargain. I used it twice - it's very quiet and I'm happy!!!! 

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[MaggieMack]

Tell us a little more about the Cabrio, please. Front or top loader? Agitators or not? Etc. thanks!

[fthunt]

From my experience with Whirpool - i say - good choice.  I've been happy with my 4 or 5 year old machine.  The only thing I don't like is once you've activated it - the lid locks.  You can't throw in a single sock that fell on the floor that you found  3 seconds later.  That feature really bugs me - and you can't check the water level in the machine.    Congratulations!

[GCR18]

My washer and dryer has started it's decline.  The set is somewhere around fifteen years old.  When one goes, I'll replace both.  Like hearing about the options out there.  Thanks

[nana59]

I agree that the lid locking mechanism is very frustrating....I guess it's a safety feature so little kids don't get trapped in the washer...I raised two children, and never did either one of them end up trapped in the washing machine...now that I'm old and might forget to add a piece of clothing to the wash, I'm screwed!!  I feel like I'm being penalized for watching out for my children!! lol.....

[MaggieMack]

What a good point about being able to interrupt the cycle once it's started! I do that all the time with my LG HE (and my dishwasher as well!) I would be lost if I couldn't!

[Kachina624]

I'd call CS at the company and see if there's a way to override the locking mechanism. 

[luv2drive]

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@fthunt wrote:

From my experience with Whirpool - i say - good choice.  I've been happy with my 4 or 5 year old machine.  The only thing I don't like is once you've activated it - the lid locks.  You can't throw in a single sock that fell on the floor that you found  3 seconds later.  That feature really bugs me - and you can't check the water level in the machine.    Congratulations!

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@fthunt  Check the "start" button; see if it says "pause" underneath the word "start".  If so, press that once, the lid should unlock and you can add whatever you needed to include in the wash. HTH 

[Sunshine Kate]

I'm glad you're enjoying your new washer.  However, they don't make appliances like they used to. 

I just replaced a GE 2 year old refrigerator (had nothing but trouble with it) and decided to junk it.  

My sister has a 3 year old Whirlpool refrigerator that was replaced twice.

These appliances are very expensive and are expensive to repair/replace.  I should not have to buy an extended warranty. 

I'm really upset about the lack of quality of appliances.  Should we have to replace an appliance that can cost thousands of dollars every two years or so?

I'm sick of it.  

[Allegheny]

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@fthunt wrote:

From my experience with Whirpool - i say - good choice.  I've been happy with my 4 or 5 year old machine.  The only thing I don't like is once you've activated it - the lid locks.  You can't throw in a single sock that fell on the floor that you found  3 seconds later.  That feature really bugs me - and you can't check the water level in the machine.    Congratulations!

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@fthunt  I went snooping around on the internet and found the following.  The person who posted had a Whirlpool also and posted this info in 2013.  Don't know if it will work but worth a try.

"The lids on newer washing machines have a magnetic switch. Look under the lid and find a white piece of plastic. A magnet is inside that piece of plastic. Find where it sets down on the top of the washer and then place a magnet on that exact spot. Your washer will be fooled into thinking the lid is down."