When our washer died, my husband and I went to a reputable appliance store for a replacement. The array of front and top loaders was daunting. The salesperson, however, had been a repairman for the company and knew his products. After going over the pros and cons of the different washing machines, I asked him what machine would he want his mother to buy and why. It was the Electrolux! He raved about it and I can see why. Our clothing comes out cleaner and I love the diverse features for our different washing needs. It has surpassed my expectations!