On May 22, 1:09*am, "Jim" wrote:
I'm looking to buy a new Washer and Dryer. *Any brands that you would
recommend? *Any brands that I should stay away from? *I want a traditional
style Top Loading Washer with the agitator.

I was set on getting a Front Loading Washer, but everyone I know who owns
ones regrets it. Maybe they picked a bad model? *Any comments about front
loaders?

Thanks for your time,
Jim

This is one of those "I love my (insert object here) except for
(insert problem here)" kind of posts.

I love my Fridgedaire Front Loader except for one comestic problem. I
love the way it cleans the clothes, I love the reduced amount of
detergent and water we use, and I love the reduced amount of gas we
use to dry the clothes since the 1100 RPM spin cycle practically dries
the clothes by itself.

The one cosmetic problem is that the bezel that contains the control
panel keeps cracking in the same spot. I believe it to be a stress
fracture, perhaps due to a out of square frame.

We had the bezel replaced under warranty after about 6 months.

The new one cracked in the exact same spot less than a year later. It
was out of warranty so I replaced it myself.

Less than a year later it cracked again in the exact same spot even
though I tried to account for what appeared to be a slight twisting
when I installed it.

I now live with the crack since I see no point in replacing the bezel
every year.

Other than that, we love the machine and would recommend a front
loader to anyone looking for a new washer.