I too, responded to the color catcher thread. I love my front loader-uses less water, less soap, less electricity and the clothes are cleaner because they don't set in the dirty water like a top loader. Mine is whirlpool. I didn't buy the stands because I thought they were too costly but I would have liked to have had them if I had the extra cash. Do your research but I would highly recommend the front loader. Make sure you use the HE detergent or you will ruin the machine.