Product review (1 stars): Hate It Hate It Hate It!!
OK, so my GE electric dryer and washer died after 21 years of faithful service.  I went to Lowe's and spent about 1.5 hours interrogating the machines and the serviceman.  Eventually, I settled on the Maytag Bravos XL.  Well, after 1 week of it settling into its new home, I finally used it tonight.  BIG MISTAKE!!!  I washed a comforter...half of it was still dry when the cycle had finished.  I washed towels...they migrated in such a way that all the towels were balled up into one.  The regular clothes washed fine but I didn't see any soap and didn't ever see the water rise above the clothes level.  However, I have to say that the clothes were sufficiently saturated as the water is introduced into the machine in spurts and intervals.  It is loud, it clicks like you hear in a dryer that has some metal on the clothing, and it does not automatically even the load as originally told.  In addition, it takes me twice as long to load the machine since you have to layer everything rather than just throw it into the machine.  Then comes the dryer. I placed a regular load of clothes and ended up having to dry them twice.  I called Lowe's and told them that I was not happy.  I am going back to the old agitator washer and matching dryer.  One last thing, the finish on the washer does not match the finish on the dryer.  The finish on the dryer is much nicer, more asthetically pleasing, and is smooth to the touch.  The washer finish is rough and cheap looking.  I was reminded by my daughter that I was on the fence when I bought it...guess I should have stayed there until I was 100% comfortable.  Bottom line, this may be energy efficient on paper, but if I have to wash and dry twice, it defeats the purpose.  Back to the old style!!