Just a couple of comments: Consumers Reports is often wrong. I
wouldn't trust them on everything. Don't trust a control panel that
says "commercial quality" or "heavy duty." This means nothing. Some
laundry equipment that appears in laundromats is actually domestic
equipment that has been adapted for commercial use, thus they will have
no better durability. If you were to acquire a true commercial washer,
you should check on availability of service in your community; lack of
service may quash the idea.