Product review (5 stars): Love this washer. Just don't close washer door after use
We've had the same washer for 12+ years.  We have two children, now in their mid to late teens, who play a lot of sports. We've probably done an average of 20 loads of laundry per week. The washer finally broke down this week, which is why I'm looking for a replacement. We love this washer and will definitely replace it with the latest version.

We understand that a front loader has to have a water tight seal so that water does not spill when washing. When we're done with laundry, we just leave the door open to allow the interior to dry. We've never had any issue with mold or mildew. It is sad that in our litigious society, the cost of this appliance will go up because consumers will sue for mold/mildew as a manufacturer defect rather than use common sense. If you can't leave the washer door open after use, it's best not to buy a front loader.

I like that this washer uses very little water. I use an eco-friendly detergent, Mrs Meyers Clean Day - Lemon. It leaves clothes looking and smelling clean. When I need to use bleach, I use it as instructed, and always do the white load last, prior to washing cleaning rags. This is not something I do just because of the low water use; I've always done it to avoid any bleach residue getting on dark / colored clothes. Unlike other reviewers, I've never had an issue with clothes not getting clean or with bleach ruining our clothes.