Whirlpool Cabrio 4.8 Cu. Ft. 26-Cycle High-Efficiency Top-Loading Washer: This washer has a large capacity for washing more laundry in a single load and features a ColorLast option to help keep colors vibrant. Intuitive controls make it easier to choose the right level of care and cleaning for your clothes.
I'm upgrading from a GE front loader (3.7 cu. ft) that I fixed twice over the span of my 12 year ownership, so essentially I hated it. Part of the reason I went with this new washer is because it's highly rated, well priced for the drum size and parts will be easy to find and fairly well priced. I've had it for about a month now and I've run an average of a load a day in it. It fits such a large load that the large laundry basket I have is piled high even after shoving the clothes down into it. It washes blankets so much better than the old washer solely because of the larger drum size. Besides that though it cleans like any other washer would. It's neither loud nor that quiet. I have no complaints with the product thus far. I frequently use the deep water selection so it takes about 55 minutes or so to do a load. I had an issue with Best Buy's delivery, which is still ongoing so I'll attempt to update the review when it's resolved. When they tried to remove the old washer they spilled water all over the walls, stairs, book case, pillows and laminate floor and quickly tried to get me to sign a form saying no damage was done, got into it with the guy and his boss on the phone but in the end they had me take pictures and submit it to their insurance. It's been three weeks and no word back from the insurance company. They thought they could get it out without the drain hose on but when they tilted the washer it all came out. They did a very good job installing the new washer however.