I had a really fancy washer with all the possible bells and whistles which cost me an arm and a leg and it died on me in 2 years. It always bunched up the clothes in one corner and never wrung the clothes properly. I threw it out and got this GE washer with a proper agitator, with more mechanical than electronic features, and I have been in washer heaven ever since. The clothes come out clean and smelling fresh. They never bunch up and the spin cycle can leave even the towels super dry. I'm saving on electricity because I don't have to dry them for as long as I used to! And if I want a delicate wash, I can do that as well. I can pick water levels, extra wash, type of wash, temperature, everything! I'm absolutely delighted with this machine. I wish I had bought it from the start!