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Post on the Houzz Appliance Forum, however, I just purchased top of the line top loading Samsung Washer & Dryer and I love them.

No matter what you buy, you may have problems I will never have.

So, I love my Whirpool front loaders. I wash cashmere sweaters, stinky running stuff and bed linens, etc.

I was just at my local appliance store…for the money, said the owner, Speed Queen is the best. Old fashioned, no computer boards, and, should something break down, easy breezy to fix.

Thank you for the tips. I learned my lesson to ask others of their experience. We have Maytag stack up which has been working for 16 years. Just recently the dryer is making noise so we are in the market to buy the best one possible. Again, thank you for taking your time to share.

Just know that what you buy today isn't the same quality. We bought a Whirlpool top load washer in 2011 that lasted about 4 1/2 years. My (extensive!) research for a replacement drove me nuts...pros and cons up the ying-yang for everything. I finally ended up with LG mostly due to features and what was visually appealing. I know...the visual part might be silly, but I was looking for the right "fit" for our laundry room. I've said this many times in the past few years...choosing an appliance brand is a toss-up these days. Instead of brands, focus on features you want. A new Maytag (now owned by Whirlpool) simply won't last all those years anymore.

As Judy mentioned, I've heard good things about Speed Queen. I looked into it but the choices were too limited. Wonder why that is...?

Following this thread as I've been looking for a new washer for awhile now. I almost bought one last year but put it off because the choices seem disappointing-- lots of $$$ with no expectation that it will last more than five years. I'm feeling like my current Kenmore won't last too much longer so I need to get serious about it. My current front-runner is an LG top loader. Anyone have experience with them?

I have an old washer and I hate to replace it as I feel a new one won't last as long. Have you looked into getting the dryer repaired?

debqhix, this is the first time we've ever purchased an extended warranty on any appliance. I'm aware of the pros and cons of warranties, but figure they're better than nothing when it comes to the quality of appliances you get these days.

Another vote for Speed Queen.

I've had my Whirlpool Duets since 2004 without problems. Having said that, my next washer will be a Speed Queen. I don't think dryers are as finicky as washers these days and I don't insist on matching appliances.

Anne, I agree about dryers not being as finicky, at least in our experience. We had them haul away our 4 1/2-yr-old Whirlpool washer, but the dryer was still fine. I did want a matching set for our laundry room. I wouldn't have cared if our washer/dryer were in a basement or garage. We donated the dryer to Habitat for Humanity.

Regarding our washer, it started making a horribly loud noise but was still functioning. Then it started spitting out oil from underneath and finally water all over the floor. The cost to fix it was about $600...don't think so! I did my research prior to buying it...such a disappointment.