Yeah. Your dead Kenmore Elite was most likely an LG built machine.

MRB

TomChew, the first three digits of Kenmore model numbers indicates the manufacturer of the unit -- the FULL model number from the label ON the machine.

Example: 110.20907990
110 indicates Whirlpool is the manufacturer.

You can check your code by searching online for "Sears manufacturing codes." There may be more than one code for a given manufacturer.

Don't forget to check Sears Outlet either online or their brick and mortar outlet store. I see just about every brand of FL HE washer in there on a regular basis. Might save you a little $$.

If you want a new washer, my advice is to buy a Speed Queen. More importantly, DO NOT buy a top loader with no agitator and an automatic water level you can't override. I inherited one and it does not clean the clothes. It is so bad that I bought a vintage Maytag ('95 or '96) that I love.

Sears holdings just reported a 1.4 billion loss in 2013. Might want to be cautious about buying an extended warranty through them, you would be just about last on the creditor list.

It will be intersting to see how long they can sustain the losses before vendors get nervous and potentially start to impact their ability to get credit. Circuit City fell fast and hard once they could not get favorable terms of credit from their vendor base.