When we moved 15 years ago, the purchaser of our old home wanted my old Maytag (sigh). So, I purchased a new GE at the time (a high efficiency low water model) and it is just OK. I get around the "low water" issue by choosing the "blanket" setting or "Pet Bedding" setting. It still allows me to open the lid (which I hear you can not do on the new ones). I so miss my old Maytag - It was straight forward - water levels, agitation and water temp - all controllable.