Product review (5 stars): Love love
We bought this washer (and Speed Queen dryer) about two months ago. Replaced a twenty-something Kenmire I loved. I bought this because it's low tech and about as close to that wonderful old Kenmore as I could get. All my friends have bought big box store, front loading, colorful, digital and poor performing brands. I am so happy I went with this one. Is it loud? Yes. Is it heavy? You bet it is. Is it plain and straightforward? Yep. Is it expensive? Well, that's debatable. It is fast. It cleans like crazy. It lets me clean clothes the way I want and I don't necessarily have to to stick to some preset program. Switch it around mid wash!!! Imagine!! Soak as long as you want!! I love it. My ONLY issue is not being able to open the top while it's filling with water. Otherwise, it's perfect.