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Sears appliances are typically 're-badged' from other brands. You should be able to pick up a pretty darned decent set from Home Depot or someplace like that for under $1000 or an even better set for $1500. Also shop around the appliance shops in town to see if they have floor models or scratch and dent deals. I doubt you are going to care if your washer has a dent on the bottom of the right side, but that same dent could save you $200 off the list price. I've read mixed reports on the front loading washers, so I don't know if I'd go that direction.
Also, if you are not averse to buying used, shop Craigslist or your local paper to see if you can pick up a set for quite a bit less. People move all of the time, and often sell their appliances when they do. Or someone may have just gotten a brand new set to replace their 5 year old ones. Washer and dryers often last 15-20 years without problems. I've bought 5 year old washer and dryer sets for $200-400 that worked for me for years and years. My mom used to own several rental properties and some of the tenants would want washers and dryers in place before they rented. It worked so well for the rentals, I bought used for my first house, and my second house. The set I'm using now was bought used for $300 and has been in constant use for 4+ years without problems.
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