We have a good Kenmore washer, it's a top-loader. It replaced two Maytag washers that did not last nearly long enough - one lasted less than three years, which is just shameful. So whatever you do, I'd stay away from Maytag as well as GE - two companies that used to produce good, reliable products.

Don't get me started on GE, but with what we have gone through with our refrigerator over the past 10 menths, I will never buy a GE appliance again.