Product review (5 stars): Speed Queen Washer is the Best of the Best!
Speed Queen Washer is the Best of the Best!  Will never buy another brand!  Here's my story.  May of 2013 I bought a GE top load HE washer.  Load size was 5.0 cu ft.  I was assured, that in fact, this washer could handle up to a king size quilt.  After only four washes, the computer board went bad.  The washer was replaced by the store where I bought it.  The second washer lasted about 4 months before the problems started.  First a bad computer board (again) and then a gear which was a cheap piece of plastic and several other issues.  I was told to go to the manufacuturer - GE.  They replaced the washer with the new and greatest model.  NOT!  That washer lasted a whopping 8 weeks developing mold and just not cleaning the clothes.  I managed to get GE to buy the washer back and bought a Kenmore Elite.  That washer ended up with SIX service calls and was JUNKKKK!  I fought with Sears and the money was returned!  That's when I found Speed Queen!
I've had this model for about 2 months now.  I LOVE it!  It actually washes the clothes in water!  And it will take on a mighty load of laundry, no problem.  I opted for this model because it has a couple of extra wash settings and you can opt for a 2nd and even 3rd additional rinse cycle.  The washer is relatively quite, no "off balance" crap, and no vibrating.  This does have a agitator which I feel gets my clothes cleaner.  Also, this washer is not tearing up clothes, like those other brands did.  Another thing I like is that I don't have to "climb in" the washer trying to get clothes out of it.  It's easily accessible.  While the cost was right at $1000. for this model, new, it is worth EVERY penny!  And this has the best warranty out there - a full FIVE YEARS !  It is belt driven and the belts have a lifetime warranty.  This washer is made in the USA and is made with real metal parts - no more cheap plastic!!!  This washer is actually rated "commercial" use.