I have had the washer with the pedestal drawer for a month and am extremely satisfied with how it works and how clean our clothes, etc. get.  Maintenance of the washer is simple and very smart.  People complain of a smell if the washer is not properly dried and the filters are not cleaned but doing this is very easy and I have had no problems at all.  I think the maintenance of the machine contributes to the quality of the wash I am getting.  I also love the frontloading aspect and the pedestal drawer which allows for storage and makes my washer room neater and more organized.