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Two suggestions

One, just get an old-fashioned top loader with a mechanical timer. If/when it does break, it will probably be less than $100 to fix.

Sure does seem like everyone I know who bought a $1500 high-tech washing machine had to replace the control board (>$400) within the first three years.

Two, buy it from a local appliance store, not a big-box. When something does go wrong, it is much better to deal with someone local who has some skin in the game instead of a soulless big box.

In response to this post by Burruss Writer

Posted: 06/27/2017 at 12:42PM

Washing Machine recommendations... -- Burruss Writer 06/27/2017 09:31AM

Two suggestions -- Tafkam Hokie 06/27/2017 12:42PM

I've always used GE/Hotpoint -- Hokie in CT 06/27/2017 12:12PM

Have had a Maytag for 27 years, only 1 repair. However... -- MontyPythokie 06/27/2017 11:38AM

I've also got a Maytag that is about that old -- Tafkam Hokie 06/27/2017 5:00PM

Yep, they were among the best. Did replace the dryer with a Kenmore. ** -- MontyPythokie 06/27/2017 7:37PM

We have a Maytag Commercial Washer... -- Major Kong 06/27/2017 11:38AM

Our Kenmoore front load is about 5-6 years old and has been great... -- reestuart 06/27/2017 11:12AM

The 2-3 year experiences aren't long enough. -- 48zip 06/27/2017 11:05AM

Look online Lowes and Home Depot -- capitals1 06/27/2017 10:58AM

Walk through Lowes frequently... people return nice machines for -- HokieSignGuy 06/27/2017 11:11AM

I do not like the HE machines. They don't use enough water. I had an LG -- TechMomof2 06/27/2017 10:32AM

Samsung- ours are a couple of years old now and run grate! -- WestEndHokie39 06/27/2017 10:14AM

Were yours part of the recall a couple months ago? ** -- vthokieq 06/27/2017 10:42AM

Yes, and that was the goofiest thing I have ever experienced -- WestEndHokie39 06/27/2017 10:56AM

Me too, they put 2 bolts in the lid and added stickers, but it works great -- Nzane4vtNnc 06/27/2017 10:59AM

I didn't even get bolts- just the sticker ** -- WestEndHokie39 06/27/2017 11:02AM

I hope your bolts weren't lost in the mail. May not want to stand near it. ** -- Hoakie82 06/27/2017 11:07AM

I'll just make sure I don't put bedding on the regular setting! ** -- WestEndHokie39 06/27/2017 11:10AM

No idea on reliability. I bought a LG a couple years ago... -- EDGEMAN 06/27/2017 10:01AM

Avoid Maytag and Jennair at all costs ** -- FfxStationHokie 06/27/2017 09:56AM

Speed queen- SPEED QUEEN ** -- bigbadbird 06/27/2017 09:54AM

I second that emotion. I've had one for 3 years and love it. ** -- thankbud 06/27/2017 10:01AM

Samsung ** -- HokieJamie 06/27/2017 09:49AM

Same. Got new Samsung washer and dryer 2yrs ago and they've been great. -- HokieGator 06/27/2017 09:58AM

Go conventional - top load -- 48zip 06/27/2017 09:46AM

Good lord, what brand was that?! ** -- HokieSignGuy 06/27/2017 11:02AM

The basic Frigidaire that you stack ** -- 48zip 06/27/2017 1:27PM

I paid $400 to repair a 5 yr old Whirlpool. That was 20 yrs ago and -- hokeyhokie 06/27/2017 09:36AM

aren't you the thrifty one ** -- bluehokie 06/27/2017 09:37AM

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