Product review (5 stars): This is a Really Great Washer!
This is a really great washer. I had a medium capacity Kenmore washer with an agitator that lasted 26 years and when it passed on, I replaced it with a LG front-loading 2.7 c.f. washer.  I bought the smaller LG since I wasn't sure their larger front-loader could make it through the basement doorway (later I found out that I could have just refused delivery had that been the case).  I wasn't happy with the LG front-loader for several reasons.  The width of the door is much less wider than the drum.  The machine has a setting for bulky items, but you have to squeeze them to get them in there.  Once I started using the machine, it seemed doubtful that I could even get a twin size comforter in there that would get tossed around enough to clean well.  Also, with the front-loaders, you have to leave the door open for a few hours afterwards and wipe the rubber seal very well, otherwise you'll get a musty smell over time.  I also noticed the rubber lip of the seal that you have to wipe under to dry off accumulates lint, cat hair, etc.  That's a little too much maintenance after each load for me.  Also, the LG, despite its delivery man leveling it, does walk a little on the high spin settings. The cycles are long, one commonly used is an hour and three minutes.

This Maytag Bravos at 4.7 c.f. is even bigger than my old Kenmore.  There should be no issue with getting my queen size comforter in there and it cleaning well.  Cycle times are shorter, one used for normal loads is just over 40 minutes, much shorter than the LG.  It cleans very well.  With both my LG and Kenmore, when I washed washcloths that were used once while showering, they'd come out with that deodorant-like smell in them.  With the Maytag Bravos, in using the extra rinse feature, I noticed no scent in any of them.  Success!  And it's nice to not have to bend over to open the door. I also think the Maytag is a bit quieter than my LG while spinning and the little LG cost $300 more than the $600 I paid for this model of the Bravos.  The Bravos doesn't walk while spinning like the LG did. I thank the store for being willing to take the LG back, after some arm twisting and discussion with the store manager.

Initially I did think there was a problem with the Bravos as after the very first load I did, I noticed the pocket where you add fabric softener was filled with water at end of cycle.  It should just be a little wet afterwards.  The next time I ran the machine I set the fabric softener added indicator and this flushed it out.  The fabric softener pocket has been basically empty since then, as it should be.  I had initially called Maytag and the lady promptly suggested sending a service person to look at it, no charge since under warranty.  I'll give them a call back and cancel that appointment as it appears I don't need it. I really love this machine, I'm going to dig up a little laundry to do another load!