My MIL(Bless her Heart!) had a square Maytag that did about twenty loads a week for about 20 years. Around that area (MO) many people washed on the back porch during the good weather. Just love the idea.
I should add...My first washer was a "EASY SPINDRYER". Love that machine but could not fit it into our next house. Had to go Automatic in the basement. Now my W/D are on the 2nd floor where all laundry starts.