My head is about to explode! We've been washer shopping. Sounds easy, right?

OY VEY! I have no idea what I want! I thought a washer simply dumped water on clothes, swished them around, and then drained the water. Not so anymore.

So now, I'm super confused. Do I buy a cheapo washer just to get the job done? Or do I spend twice what we wanted to get the job done faster, with less water and energy?

And don't get me started on brands! Whirlpool? Maytag? No-name?

My washer technically works. Ashley killed it before she moved out. She thought that if it could be jammed into the washer, then the load wasn't full until one final sock could be squished in. The poor machine couldn't handle the loads and the timer broke. I've been using it despite the broken timer, but its time for a new one (get it, time for a new one?)