After buying a new washer about 3 years ago, I wish I would have found a repairman for the old machine. I have a Samsung and will probably leave it in the house when we move (if it lasts that long). I would like to find a washer that I can control water level because I don't think enough water goes in for a real clean wash.

I also have a wonderful top loading Whirlpool machine without an agitator... I can fit large comforters in it and it spins quietly. Having done plenty of loads of laundry at my kids’ homes, I wouldn’t be interested in a front loader.

I have a top loader, LG, no agitation, it does have several settings so I can set it to use more or less water. The lid does lock but I can push the button, machine stops and I can throw in the forgotten sock. Press the button and it starts again. There are just two of us but I did get a large one because we have king size bedding. The machine senses the size of the load just like the front loaders. I had an LG front loader and had the mold on the big rubber gasket so I had to dry it and leave the door open. If you do decide on a front loader you can buy stands to raise it up off the floor. I did not have the stands because I'm short and could not reach the top of the machines. So I had to constantly bend over or kneel on the floor to get the clothes out of the washer and dryer.

I have a Maytag front loader that is probably 16 yrs. old. The first model after their catastrophic failure in the early 2000s. I can't wait for it to go. Like others, it doesn't use enough water to suspend the dye in new quilts or fabrics. My repairman also recommended a Speed Queen top loader.

I am a Maytag fan. Have had Maytag washers for over 50 years, starting with a top loader. Since then I have had only front loaders and have loved them all. I had some challenges with my first front loader, but after a company recall-refit on the door, and some great advice from my local Maytag dealer, life has been easy-peasy. The advice I received can work for any front loader. About every 2-3 months give the washer a bath with a cup of bleach - full cycle. Follow this up with a bath of 1 cup vinegar - full cycle. Keeps everything clean and no mold. I use a washcloth to wipe out the rubber ring after washing a batch, but other than that I keep the door closed. I love my Maytag Maxima; have had it almost ten years and it is still going strong.

I have a Maytag top load ‘HE’ no agitator. I have hated it from day one. It doesn’t use enough water and I don’t have the control over it I would like! Keep your old one, have it repaired! They don’t make them like that anymore.

I clean houses for about 20 families, Hate front load washers, cant add to any load,shakes all over the place. If I close the door after I use front load washer and leave a few days, the washer stinks. Kinda like it sours... I do not think the front load washers use enough water to clean well. But this is just my thoughts.

I'm with you. I have a large Whirlpool top loader without an agitator. I can wash just about anything in it. I've even washed a car cover in it. While you do have to put it on pause and wait a minute for it to stop before the lid unlocks, for me that's not a problem. I've been happy with mine.

I have a front loader. got it at lowe's. they do take some getting used to. and i have come around. i happened to read the directions that came with it, because i thought 'well this old dog needs all the help i can get'. it said to leave the door open, between loads, so i have a tea towel, i fold thickly so the door can't close completely. and ever so often i run the 'tub clean cycle'. 5 years down the road, and no smells. and if i need more water, i just add it thru the detergent dispenser for pops grimy mechanic pants , etc. and for quilts. a plant water with a spout works fine. usually a couple gallons for grubbys or a quilt.