Product review (5 stars): Offensive locking doors
Avoid purchasing the latest newest washer.  Those new fangled washing machines have digital electronics, software, sensors and stuff to get in your way and fail.  Among the worse offenders is the self locking door (as in locking us out).  My habit is to start the water filling, add the detergent(s), load clothing, then wander the home for additional items to top off the load.  With the "smart" locking doors, you will hate most new washers that make you try to find the right button to push to stop the machine, then wait forever for some computer algorithm to allow you to simply add an item.

Agitator dogs provide an easy repair that is fulfilling and will rejuvenate your favorite washer so that you can do more interesting things.

Happy new years!