~~~THE KENMORE OASIS HE 27087 STAINLESS STEEL TOP LOAD WASHER~~~NOW THAT'S ONE HONKIN' BIG WASHER!!
Written: Oct 08 '06 (Updated Dec 19 '06)
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Pros: Huge Canyon Capacity, attractive Pacific Blue color, high tech touch button automatic key pad.
Cons: Elite model more expensive in price than regular top loading washers.
The Bottom Line: I love my new Kenmore Oasis Stainless Steel Top Load Washer and the matching dryer. It easily cleans huge loads of laundry and offers many attractive extras and features.
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| melissasrn's Full Review: Kenmore Elite Oasis 27087 Stainless Steel Top Load... |
Back in the spring of this year (May 2006), my old Kenmore brand washer we bought from Sears finally died on me, so it was time to purchase a new one. For with a family a five including two teenagers and an active first grade boy, I'm washing at least one load of clothes a day minimum and can't do without one for very long! Even though my old Kenmore dryer was still in great shape, I wanted a matching set. So we took a trip to our local Sears store and fell in love with their new Kenmore Oasis series of Elite washers and dryers with their humongous Canyon Capacity. Along with the matching dryer, we purchased this Kenmore Oasis HE 27087 Stainless Steel Top Load Washer in the attractive Pacific Blue color. I glanced at the front loaders while we were there, but since my experience has always been with top loaders, this model seemed like the best choice for the money. They were offering a "10% off" special on their appliances as well as no interest for a year if you used your Sears card, so the timing couldn't have been more perfect for us. My mom was here visiting at the time and actually helped pick it out (thanks Mom!). She also volunteered to help clean and paint my laundry room that same weekend as I sure didn't want to install brand new appliances without spiffying up the place a bit. Read on to find out more about a superior top of the line washer that's not only an attractive and highly advertised choice currently, but it also facilitates the laundry process by making this once dreaded chore as easy as it can possibly get!
~~~The Top Loading Washer~~~
The first thing that immediately attracted me to this Kenmore Oasis HE 27087 Stainless Steel Top Load Washer is the updated Pacific Blue color with gray accents. It's too cute! I've always owned white washers and dryers, so this was certainly a nice change as it adds a splash of high tech color to an otherwise drab and plain laundry room. According to product advertising found at the Sears website: This High-Efficiency washer cleans better* than any other top load washer. It will thoroughly and gently clean your largest and most delicate loads of laundry. It combines superior cleaning performance, capacity, and conservation in a totally new top load design. Save on utility bills by using 47% less water and 53% less energy*. Innovative technology and styling make this washer the smart choice for anyone looking for a better way to do laundry. Features a ClearView™ Tempered Glass Lid, Gentlewash™ Technology with Wash Plate, Canyon Capacity™ wash drum easily cleans larger loads or bulky items, Automatic Water Level washes with the optimal amount of water. The second thing I noticed about this huge washer besides it's obvious massive size is that even though it's a top loader, there's no agitator to been found in the middle of the stainless steel tub. So it's basically much like a front loader in the way it works, only it loads in the traditional top loading fashion. All of the controls across the panel are electronic, so it just takes a few presses of buttons to set the washer for the proper cycle. There are various spin speeds, soil levels, and water temperatures to choose from when picking the wash cycle that best fits the load type you are washing. In addition, many other features offered include a delay start, a stain treat option, and a clean washer cycle. High Efficiency (HE) detergent is recommended and there's three separate dispensers to be used for adding detergent, liquid bleach, and fabric softener. Each is clearly labeled with fill lines marked. So not only does this Kenmore Oasis HE 27087 Stainless Steel Top Load Washer get your clothes cleaner than ever in as few loads as possible, it helps save on energy costs at the same time.
~~~Price & Availability~~~
We purchased our new Kenmore Oasis HE 27087 Stainless Steel Top Load Washer along with the matching dryer at our local Sears department store for $1044.99. That's easily the most we've ever paid for a washer ever, but with as much laundry I do each and every day, it will no doubt pay for itself in the long run. Since sales tax in Tennessee is a whopping 9.5%, the extra 10% off we got mostly just covered the tax, but that sure beats nothing at all! The matching Kenmore Elite Oasis Canyon Capacity Electric Dryer was $949.99 before taxes and the discount, so the total for both was just under $2000. We charged both on our Sears card so that we could pay the balance interest free for a year since they had a special promotion in effect at the time. This extra incentive made it a bit easier for us to buy top of the line models since we had more time to pay them off without interest. Otherwise, I doubt we could have afforded this model and we would have had to settle for something less expensive. And I'm so glad we didn't have to! For this awesome washer/dryer set is the best I've even owned hands down. Sears offers delivery and set up for an additional fee, but my husband owns a pick-up truck and can install them himself, so we saved some money there as well by hauling everything ourselves. View more photos and details regarding this Kenmore Oasis HE 27087 Stainless Steel Top Load Washer by copying and pasting the following URL into your computer's web browser:
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=APPL&pid=02627087000&cat=Washers & Dryers&subcat=Top-Load Washers
~~~Laundry Experience~~~
First of all, a washer with a huge capacity isn't a luxury for me but a necessity. Otherwise, I'd be doing laundry all day long in a washer with a tiny tub. So the fact that this Kenmore Oasis HE 27087 Stainless Steel Top Load Washer has the biggest Canyon Capacity ever was a major plus. For I'm constantly washing towels, jeans, nursing scrubs, football uniforms...you name it! And in the past, I've had a hard time washing my king sized comforter in my old washer as it was a very tight fit. Honestly, I'm sure it was abuse on my part that led to the demise of my old washer as I often overfilled it just to get my laundry done faster. The first time I used my new Oasis washer, I was a bit confused as there was no option for load size although it offered everything else. Turns out, the "auto water level" feature automatically senses the load size and filled the tub up appropriately. Cool! Smart washer! And depending in which wash cycle you choose, the washer automatically decides the soil level (light to heavy), spin speed (high to low), and wash/rinse water temperature (hot to cold). These include: normal, casual/wrinkle free, express wash, bulky/bedding, sheets/towels, darks/colors, delicate/handwash, whitest whites, and heavy duty. In addition, special wash features including save energy plus, 2nd rinse, stain treat, auto soak, and pre-wash are also available as needed. So while it seems a bit complicated at first looking at the control panel, this Kenmore Oasis HE 27087 Stainless Steel Top Load Washer is truly the easiest I've ever had to operate. It really is that simple for anyone to use.
Once you've decided on the wash cycle most appropriate for the load you've placed inside, all you have to do is press start and this Kenmore Oasis HE 27087 Stainless Steel Top Load Washer begins it's very quiet operation. Of course you've already pre-loaded the dispensers with HE detergent, fabric softener, and bleach if appropriate so that they are added at the proper time during the wash cycle. The Invizible agitator located at the bottom of the stainless steel tub moves clothes from the outside toward the middle as it mixes with water and detergent. So the sounds this washer makes is much different than the ones a traditional top loader makes and takes awhile to get used to. You can actually see your clothes being washed through the top clear glass lid, which will lock into place with the "lid lock" feature once the cycle begins. There's also an "add a garment" option that can be used at the beginning of the cycle just in case you forgot to add an item to this wash load. The estimated time remaining on the wash cycle is clearly displayed as it counts down, and there's a "clothes clean" option that lights up then the load is finished. There's a "cycle signal" that can be set to loud or soft to announce when the wash cycle is complete. The cycles I use most often are the normal, sheets/towels, whitest whites, and the bulky/bedding. In the "sheets/towels" mode, the cycle is designed to keep large items from tangling and balling up during washing. And I can safely and effectively wash my king-sized comforter with the "bulky/bedding" mode without damaging my washer or the fabric. This washer spins the water out of clothes so effectively as well, which results in less drying time. I'm still learning, but this Kenmore Oasis HE 27087 Stainless Steel Top Load Washer is helping to make doing the laundry less of a chore and than ever before. In fact, it's almost fun now :-)
~~~Detailed Product Specs~~~
Information regarding this Kenmore Oasis HE 27087 Stainless Steel Top Load Washer listed below was directly taken from the Sears website:
***Capacity: Interior Size (Washer): 4.5 cu. ft.
***IEC Cleaning: Wash Motion: gentlewash™ Technology w/wash plate
***Advanced Technology Catalyst Cleaning Action™
***Max. Spin Speed 1050 rpm
***Water Levels: Automatic
***Water Temperatures: 5 (3 w/ATC) Dispensers
***Prewash Detergent Dispenser: No
***Detergent Dispenser Triple Smart™ dispenser Bleach Dispenser: Yes
***Timed Fabric Softener Dispenser: Yes
***Timed Standard Cycles: Yes
***Clean washer Cycle Options: Yes
***Delay Wash: Yes
***Up to 12 hours Prewash: Yes
***Extra Rinse: Yes
***Stain Treatment: Yes
***Energy Saver Save Energy Plus (washer) Efficiency:
Kilowatt Hrs. per Year 420 Energy Star Compliant: Yes
***Convenience Features: Quiet Package
***QuietPak™ 9 sound insulation (washer)
***Add a Garment: Yes
***Cycle Status Lights: Yes
***Estimated Time Remaining Display: Yes
***End of Cycle Signal: Yes
***Variable Durability: Motor Spin Speeds Variable Wash Basket Material Stainless Steel Top and Lid Material ClearView™ glass lid Load Balancer: Yes
***Leveling Legs: Yes
***General Warranty 1 year parts and labor General Features: Controls High definition
***Maximum Width 27-1/2 in.
***Power Cord Included: Yes
***Fill and Drain Hoses Included: Yes
***Item Weight: 175.0 lbs.
***Height, Console Top 42 in. Height, Cabinet Top 35-1/4 in. Overall Depth 27 in.
***Color: Overall Pacific blue Control Panel Pacific blue
***Tub basket: Stainless Steel
~~~Overall Recommendation~~~
When you have a large family like I do and have the need to operate your machine almost every single day of the week, then a Canyon Capacity top-of-the-line model like this Kenmore Oasis HE 27087 Stainless Steel Top Load Washer is the only way to go. Not only do you have to wash less loads overall leading to decreased energy costs in the long run, but your clothes come out clean every time with the many wash cycle options to choose from. The Pacific Blue color is very attractive and high-tech looking to fit right in with today's popular appliance styles, which certainly beats a plain old white washer any day. And the outside is easy to keep clean as all you have to do is wipe it down with a wet cloth periodically to keep the dust off. And if you've considered upgrading to a front loader but just don't think you can get used to the difference, this washer is a great alternative choice as it offers the cleaning power of a front loader as there's no big agitator in the middle to take up valuable space, only it's made in the traditional top loading style. We've now owned this model for 5 months and haven't had any negative issues to deal with yet! So in conclusion, I highly recommend this Kenmore Oasis HE 27087 Stainless Steel Top Load Washer and the matching dryer to anyone looking to transform doing laundry into a whole new way of cleaning your clothes. It's pricey, but worth every penny when you consider the time and energy saved. Especially if you can finance it on your Sears card the way we did. And we've always trusted the popular Kenmore brand for it's reliability over the years, so we didn't want to stop now! Good luck and happy laundering :-)
***For more information on this and other high quality Kenmore brand appliances, please check out their website online at:
www.sears.com
Recommended:
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Amount Paid (US$): $1044.99
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