I had to buy a new washer 2 years ago. I hate it,hate it.... It has an agitator, but I think its just for looks. This silly thing works by throwing the clothes side to side and it is very noisy, takes forever to finish a load. I don't need a locking lid, no children here at my house.
What I liked about my old washer was being able to soak my batting and then spin it out, not with this thing.
Sharon in Texas