http://www.mysears.com/aboutme/cindybb Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:32:06 GMT Reviews by cindybb http://www.mysears.com/Kenmore-Washer-Front-Load-HE2-Plus-review-5cfe2 The Kenmore Front Load HE2 Plus washer saves money because of it's extra large capacity, and low water usage.  I wash fewer loads and heat less water.  I use less soap as well.  We have the matching dryer, too, and had it coverted to accept propane.  I can see my savings very graphically.  I used to buy propane every six months.  Now I can go a year between fill-ups!  Since the dryer and water heater are the only things that use propane, the answer is obvious!<br/><br/>It saves time because I can add the bleach, detergent, and fabric softener all at the beginning.  And wtih fewer loads, I don't have to wash every day anymore!<br/><br/>My only complaint is that the seal has mildewed.  It smells when I open the machine.  I clean it once a week with Tilex, but it always returns.  But, for the time and money I'm saving, I'll deal with that hassle.<br/>... Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:32:06 GMT http://www.mysears.com/Kenmore-Washer-Front-Load-HE2-Plus-review-5cfe2 cindybb 4 http://www.mysears.com/Kenmore-Range-Elite-Double-Oven-review-53e83 When our old range finally gave out, we went shopping for a new one at our local Sears store.  I knew when I walked in the door I wanted to know more about the Kenmore Elite Dual Fuel Double Oven range.  I wanted the flexibility of cooking with gas, but felt like that wasn't practical if I was to get a self-cleaning oven.  This gives me the best of both.  My cooktop is gas and my ovens are electric.  <br/><br/>The smooth top is easy to clean.  The little second oven is perfect when I'm doing something small like baking potatoes or a pot pie and don't want to heat up the big oven.  Even more energy savings!<br/><br/>The range is good looking, easy to clean, flexible enough for a meal for two or a big holiday dinner, and it is one of the most dependable I've ever owned.<br/><br/>When Hurricane Ike caused us to lose electric power recently, we were able to use our gas cooktop (lighting it manually) and invited all the neighbors over for coffee and a hot meal.<br/>... Thu, 06 Nov 2008 03:35:16 GMT http://www.mysears.com/Kenmore-Range-Elite-Double-Oven-review-53e83 cindybb 5