Product review (5 stars): Reliable and a solid machine
I have had my Haier (not this exact model--extremely similar) for 5 years, and it was a great little worker. I used it every day and never had an issue, except this past month when I started to hear what sounded like ball bearings running around the bottom of the machine when going into spin mode. Last Saturday it finally bit the dust. I am not upset at all, and I am in fact purchasing another one. It is a workhorse. Just do not overload, or put in too many items that are known to be water absorbent (like towels) and you will not regret your purchase. I keep reading and researching and Haier still comes out on top. While I still use a laundromat on rare occasions for super heavy items like comforters, my Haier can handle washing a queen-size fleece blanket without an issue.