Last year we bought a set of Kenmore Elites--high capacity top loading washer. Although I am unhappy in general, I am sure it is partly due to my age and I don't like all the low water changes. HOWEVER, we always wash on deep wash or delicate (due to more water) and also always choose extra fill (for more water). If we don't choose these settings there is not enough water to cover the clothes. Clothing seems to be wrung to death, and spun so dry wrinkles set in. I have washed queen size quilts and they come out fine, so maybe the 'wrung to death' feeling is all in my own mind. My husband washed his hunting clothing and they were spun so dry he didn't put them in the dryer, just hung them up!
I comprehend that the world is running out of potable water, I'm just not sure what the answer would be.