I think the Speed Queen is the only washer made in the USA, if that makes a difference to you. My nephew had one and loved it. Gave it to his mother when he moved and she hates it. (She doesn't like me, either.) It's such an individual choice. We have an Amana front loader and are on year 9. Ssshhh! It doesn't need to know it's age. It does not allow for a presoak or any kind of soak cycle. If you forget an item and try to put it in after the machine has begun, it drains out everything (which makes sense, but can be aggravating). I use my mother's machine for large items like queen sized mattress covers. That machine was gifted to her as a well-used machine in the 1980's! It's a Whirlpool top loader, and we don't discuss it's age in front of it, either! Enjoy your search. I hope you find one that's exactly right for you!
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