I purchased this washing machine about a month ago and am so glad that I did. This is THE BEST washing machine I have ever owned. It cleans and softens my clothes better than my previous, not old, washing machine. I purchased the pedestal because I have severe neck and back problems and am vertically challenged as well. I no longer struggle to reach the socks and smaller items at the bottom of my top loader. I love love love this machine!! Thanks LG, for making my life so much easier!!