Ordered this unit to replace our 20 year old Kenmore Elite front load washer.  Wanted a simple to use dial operated top load washer this time. The fact that we could control the water level manually was a big plus. A stainless steel drum was also important.  The functionality is excellent.  The clothes come out cleaner and fresher compared to our previous front load.  The spin cycle functionality is excellent.  The one major area of concern is the unusually loud, rhythmic noise the oscillating agitator makes during the wash cycle.  It sounds like a loud frog croaking!  Just installed 2 days ago and 4 wash loads later it still continues.  Even with the laundry room door closed, we can hear it throughout the house.  I was expecting a regular washing machine noise; not this however. I’m starting to wonder if some plastic fitting is overly tight resulting in a plastic element binding and scrapping against another.  Otherwise, the unit would get a much higher rating from me.