This is third washer I have bought in ten years and so far, my favorite.  I had a front loader that just didn't last any time (second front loader I had owned). So, I bought a top-loading machine that turned out to be very noisy and beat everything to death, actually causing seams and hems to fray and come apart. This is my first LG washer, a front-loader, and it is quiet, with lovely musical notes when done. The clothes are so dry that the drying time is shortened, thus saving energy.  We bought this washer January 22nd and it has been a performance dream!