Product review (4 stars): Back to basics after our 'he' front loader died. There is a good reason why Laundromats use these.
6-20-17 Update

No fault found. Repair technician was unable to find anything wrong with the machine. He speculated the tub was 'off balance' when it was making the noise. We don't usually run extra small or extra large loads. Noise lasted about 3 to 4 weeks. Everything seems Ok now.

I still like the machine, and I would recommend it. I don't miss the mildew in the front loader.

6-7-17 Update

The repair technician had to cancel my repair appointment for 6-2 and re-schedule for 6-17. In the meantime, the strange noise during agitation has mysteriously gone away, and the machine is functioning perfectly. I'm inclined to keep the repair appointment, and perhaps the technician can explain why the machine was running noisy for about a month.

5-16-17 Update...

Oops... My top loader has just become very noisy in the drive train function during agitation. Sounds like gears grinding lightly. This is a new sound that never existed previously. There are no abnormal noises during fill or spin. The machine is only 4 months old. I have contacted SpeedQueen service thru their website. Let's see how they will  assist me to fix the problem.

$900 is a lot of money to spend for a machine that is malfunctioning at only 4 months old.

3-9-17 Update...

Best machine ever... Absolutely no regrets abandoning my front loader for this machine. The Speed Queen is a true performer and gets the job done faster and better than my 4-5 yr old failed Samsung/Kenmore front loader. I recommend this machine with no reservations or hesitation.

'he' means 'huge expense'... Our Kenmore/Samsung front loader was less then 5 years old when the "spider bracket" virtually dissolved, sending the machine into shaking fits during the spin cycle. The repair bill would have been greater than $500 after parts and labor. Next, we watched many videos on the web illustrating the various problems with front loaders, the least of which is persistent mildew. Our Kenmore/Samsung had constant odor and mildew in spite of our efforts to leave the door & soap drawer open after each use since day one. Instead of fixing the Kenmore/Samsung, we decided instead to junk it in favor of a more traditional machine. The Speed Queen is a simple, reliable, back-to-basics machine. The clothes smell fresh for the first time in years. The cycle finishes in about 1/2 hour. Price is a bit high - hold your nose when you press "PROCEED TO CHECKOUT", and I guarantee you will not be disappointed.

BTW... even the scrap metal guys don't like the Samsung... It sat on the curb for 5 days before someone finally grabbed it.