I previously had an agitator washer. When I bought this washer, I did not like it the 1st day. It took me a few washes to get used to this style of washer with a impactor. Now I love it, it never goes off balance during the spin cycle. That is what I was afraid of. Having to check it every spin cycle. GE washer has it covered, just trust the machine. Thanks GE for a great product!!