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I recently purchased a SQ washer at US Appliance and was pleased with their service. The first washer shipped was damaged, I called and they picked up and reshipped without any problems. The shipping time quoted was three weeks but we received them in less than two.

Katie, I just bought mine from Lowe's. I was leary of Sears because I heard their extended warranties were so expensive. I probably could have gotten a better deal someplace else but my husband was getting on my case about buying a washing machine. If you have axcess to a military exchange you can get a great deal!!! I remember somebody saying Best Buy was running a deal too. I got my washer and dryer for right around $2000.00 with the 5 yr extended warranties. I will get a rebate check for the delivery. I liked that they hauled away my old set. Make sure you get the more expensive stainless steel hoses for your washing machine ($22.00) and a good dryer vent. The extra cost is worth it in the long run from everything I've read. Also, you should get a rebate for around $200.00 worth of free laundry detergent and dryer sheets if you buy both the washer and dryer. That comes from Whirlpool. I have the cabrio without the agitator. So far I really like it. I can do double the wash I did before. There are a few things I have noticed. Some of the clothes do come out more wrinkled and they are hard on bras. I'm going to try washing them in a special garment bag next time. Good Luck!! Carlee

On the downside - some places locally will take that long to deliver, as well. I ordered my stove from the Navy Exchange - it took more than a month to arrive. My OTR MW took 2 weeks from the Marines Exchange. Checking with HD and some other places locally, they were quoting 2-4 weeks on Maytag/Whirlpool appliances. DonnaR/CA