Research showed that LG had the best reliability record, and LG washers were readily available in our area. So that was a no-brainer. We wanted a top loader because the wife was tired of cleaning the front-loader gasket that still got moldy. The bigger drum was also a bonus. We settled on this top-of-the-line model because it had additional knob-available wash cycle settings that the wife wanted to use, instead of having to use the flat panel "option" buttons which my wife cannot use because she is blind. Wash cycles are fast thanks to TurboWash. The clothes are handled gently by the impeller and little water is needed making for a very efficient wash cycle. The machine is quiet, vibrates very little on spin. The drum is large enough (huge) for comforters. We appreciate this washer as if it was a new car.