Product review (5 stars): Finally, back to a decent washer. Its about time.
Ok, so it is NOT what you could get 30-40 years ago because of various restrictions made on the manufacture of washers, but it is as good as I could find today.  I just ended a 9 year relationship with an LG Front Loader that I hated (well it ended on me). Piece of garbage would not get my clothes clean and took two hour to wash a load.  I was told it was amazing to get 9 years on one. I remember, growing up, that 25-30 years was what you expected from a washing machine. This thing uses some water and I am fine with that even though I conserve. Basically, like the old days, I use my pants a few days, towels for 3-4 days etc. so when I do wash them I want them clean, please.  I am certain it uses far far less electricity.  I LOVE being able to soak my clothes again!  The directions in the manual for manual soak made me laugh. Huh? I just did like I used to do which was start the cycle then push in the control dial until I was done soaking, then pull it back out. Viola!  Slowly getting out stains from clothes I had relegated to the yardwork/housework only pile.  I was worried about the capacity but it is as big, if not bigger, than any old washing machine I ever had.  OMG  I am going to have to go out and order some bluing for my whites now! Woo hoo.