A month ago I bought my first front load washer, and I really like the ease of transferring wet clothes from the washer to the dryer. It's easy to see how much and where to add the detergent. I just cleaned out the filter for the first time, which wasn't difficult. I keep a towel on top of the washer to wipe the door and rubber seal after each wash. I love the intelligence of the washer, self-adjusting and telling me how long each load will take. This new technology removes guesswork and makes laundry easy and fun!