Why can't they make washers and dryers like they used to? I replaced my washer/dryer when I moved, because the laundry room had a gas hookup and no electric for the dryer. Both were 10 years old, so I figured they wouldn't last much longer anyway. (Remember when a good washer would last 30 years?) I bought the same brand, top loading washer, thought it would be just like the old one. Wrong! The washer sounds like a train when it's agitating, is not as user friendly, and the dryer's lint trap is difficult to remove. The only "improvement" is that it plays a little song for me. Who needs that from a washer or dryer?