If I had to buy a new front loader today it would be an LG and second choice Electrolux.

Feature wise I don't believe you can find a better one than LG with the turbo wash. JMO.

The LG machines are great, although it is my experience that they will not perform a true hot wash. In order to get those temperatures it is required that you select allergene or sanitize. I would not hesitate to buy another Duet. However, I really like the new Kenmore machines that are built by LG.

Hi Gardener, I have no recommendations but wanted to say I still love mt Duet. I can't recommend them though because I suspect something went wrong during the build process if mine. LOL. It doesn't work the way it should but that suits me fine because the glitches mean I have an awesome washer. LOL. My glitches must be in the control board and I'm hoping I never need it replaced or all my greatness in this washer will likely be just a memory. Lol.

Good luck on your search for a new washer and let us know what you decide on.

Sparky knows the washers on the market so I'd start looking at his recomendations.

I still love my 2011 Duet. As for current models, I recommend the Maytag Maxima MHW8200. Allergen cycle, PowerWash cycle, very flexible with steam option (that turns on heater for cycles that don't default to be turned on). Lots of control.

Ok Sparky, coming from mamapinky, high praise indeed!

I'm thinking perhaps FL LG WM9000HWA because it has turbo and tub clean. Thoughts?

Do these FL still have problems with mold? Is it necessary to leave the door open?

Thanks mp!

ETA The TL Maytag MVWB865GW that Sparky mentioned got great reviews too

Oh brother, that LG WM9000HWA is unavailable until September....

LG front loaders (and Kenmores, since they're built by LG) have a magnet that allows you to took the door open about 1 inch, which prevents mold issues.

We bought a Kenmore with Accela Wash (LG with Turbo Wash) because it's fast, has a recirculating pump (it sprays soapy water on the clothes while washing), and has a spray rinse. Loraine Furniture on YouTube has some videos on the LG front loader if you're wanted to look into them.

That's mainly why I like the LG is the recirculation. Wets clothes fast plus better cleaning and rinsing. You will need to leave the door cracked but not because it is LG. All front loader machines need to be left open regardless of brand plus stay away from liquid detergent. As far as the 9000 just get the model/ size that best fits your family as long as it has recirculation jets. If going with top load I would either buy Maytag for agitator or LG for wash plate model. LG top load also has turbo wash feature. I also like the Kenmore models made by LG both front and top load. Presently great deals at Sears.

The LG mentioned above and the LG 4370 and 8100 have the recirculating water "turbo wash" feature, as does the Electrolux 627 and Miele W1.

You can see it some at the 2:20 mark on this video of the LG:

For top load, there are a few GE GTW755 videos here:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXuTyi7vM7R0CCOGxqtYG6w/videos

I bought an Kenmore front load pair in 2016 on a black Black Friday sale at 55% off. Loved them but left them in our home when we sold it because we stacked them in our basement, didn't want to unstack and haul them upstairs and sears had the same Black Friday deal the next year. New home, new machines but same sears(LG)front load deal. Would recommend to anyone. They do take longer to do a load but but doing a load or 2 a day instead of marathon washing works for me.

Thank you all for helping me narrow down the search! Now at least I know I'd like a wifi, white, turbo in the largest capacity I can find.

Lowes sales rep said LG is no longer making 5.2 cu. ft. models. Which is odd since even though they are mostly out of stock ( Kenmore has one in stock) there seems to be restocking dates noted. The backordered models vary from store to store. The 8100 is out at AJs and Lowes, but it looks like HD has it, but 8100 doesn't have wifi.

How can I tell which LG frontloaders are newer models? Do the square or round windows mean anything?

Also, Sparky, no liquid detergent? So no pods either, just powder?

I saw where Costco has the 5.2 LG.

I just read the LG 9000 was #1 in Consumer Report. Maytag 8200 also rated well. Excellent cleaning and dryer very quiet.

Gardener...if you but at Sears you can send it back if you don't like it at least they used to. . Lowes may also do this..I'm not sure.

Good Luck. . ..please lrt us know what you finially decide....hey is a heater important to you?