I bought this washer just 3 years ago and it started making a loud noise when it spins this past summer. I got a repairman in to see it and, basically, it can't be repaired (would cost more than $450). I'm just using it now until it dies - probably soon judging by the noise. It's just my husband and I home here, my washer when I was doing baby diapers lasted me 18 years. I am very disappointed with this product.
Oh, by the way, the problems started after Sears came out and replaced the control panel. I'm told it's unrelated.