My current washer and dryer were 20+ years old and still working, but a sale showed up and I couldn't pass it up. LG has very good ratings in Consumer Reports and my LG TV has been great so I went for it.  Living in sunny Florida I usually hang my stuff out on the pool deck, but occasionally you just need a dryer.  So far, so good.  I usually use the timed dry because I can dry a full load of clothes in about 35 minutes. It is quiet and easy to clean the lint filter.