I just bought the washer that comes with that set 4 weeks ago when our old Whirlpool Duet (8+ years old) needed an expensive repair that I didn't feel was worth it given the age of the machine. I had mixed feelings about my old Duet for several reasons and the main reason I decided to get another Whirlpool is because my washer and dryer are stacked and if I changed brands I would have had to buy a new dryer as well. I have to say, though, that I REALLY like the new Duet so far. It's got a larger drum than my old one and definitely uses more water, which was an issue with my old one. This one also has a sanitary cycle, which is great as I am considering cloth diapers for the new baby.
FYI, though, I only paid $699 for the washer in store, and the dryer was around the same price, so I would suggest seeing if you can find them locally before you order online.
Daniele
mama to
dd1 watching over her brothers and sister from Heaven
ds1 13 years old
dd2 10 years old
ds2 6 years old
Placenta Increta/c-hyst survivor