Product review (2 stars): This machine is LOUD when running in the spin and rinse cycle.
Love the simple "true mechanical" aspect of this machine but HATE the loud, constant hum that continues for 15-20 minutes while the steel basket is spinning and in the rinse cycle.  It is heavier than the plastic basket of our prior, cheaper, brand washer which only lasted 9 years and had numerous service calls.  We paid $845 for this one at a local dealer, plus tax, and were told it would be much quieter than our prior brand.  It is a small 3.3 tub compared to our prior 4.3 tub.  We wanted a simple machine to operate and repair and not a touch panel where if something goes wrong, the whole panel has to be replaced for a costly amount.  We did not want a lid-locking machine once the cycle started.  It does get the clothes clean.  I would rate it higher but the noise is a real concern.  Our laundry room is downstairs and when this runs you can hear it in all of the upstairs rooms! We paid more because it came with a three-year warranty as compared to one year for other machines.  We also prefer top loading machines as we are seniors and don't want to constantly be bending over to do the laundry daily.