Replaced a 22 year old model and, boy, has technology improved.  Needless to say, much quieter, far more options (including a steam sanitizer) more efficient and more convenient (with his own censor for dryness).  It's not even bigger (front to back) and so it fits a tight space well.  I had a minor warrantee issue (front door rubber damper) and, though it took far too long to get the personable contact at LG to pinpoint my replacement, I did get a prompt replacement and I repaired the door stop damper in five minutes  In short, so far, so good, even so great. And the matching washer is comparably good. RB