My washer & dryer along w/ my stove came from Sears in June of 2000. 18 months after we got the stove, it died. The dryer last 8 years and the washer 9 years. I like buying from local retailers and if it is only a few dollars more I can deal w/ it. My stove I got from a local dealer and I still love my stove. As for the washer & dryer, the best deal w/ huge savings was at Lowes. My fridge came from a local place in 2000 but it was CHEAP and it died after 9 years so I looked everywhere but got the best deal again at Lowes.