We purchased a mid range washer from Lowes about a year ago. I was determined to get a central agitator. My last one did not have an agitator. The agitator works better but it still doesn't work like the old models. It simply swishes, not really turning. I do like that it had a twice rinse setting. Just check it out and ask questions. My old one could wash a large quilt but it wouldn't spin it dry. I would have to dry it totally soaking wet. I haven't dared to wash large quilts in the new one.