Replaced a similar Hotpoint washer that was 13 years olf and the transmission broke.  New one has a bigger tub and works fine for our 2 person family and would probably work for a larger family.  Wife loves it.  My only complaint is the wash cycle is very loud.  First use, I thought it was broken.  The old one was quiet and only heard when in the spin cycle.  Still it's a good machine for the price.