[fatnotlazy]

I had to replace my washer/dryer set after only 12 years. I say “only,” because my original pair lasted over 28 years. The original set did not have all the electronic gadgetry and computer carpazola of the newer models. All that fancy BS breaks down easily and is expensive to repair. When my second set died, I was told the cost to replace the motherboards would be $330 for each machine. Might as well buy a new set.

On top of all that, most washers nowadays no longer fill with water. They just spit water at the clothes. Many no longer have agitators. I have no idea how you can wash clothes in a washer without an agitator. The clothes don't come out clean and they don't rinse properly

I bought a GE washer and a Whirlpool dryer. The GE was the only top loader with an agitator that still filled with water. I bought the Whirlpool dryer only because it was the only one where the door pulled down instead of opening sideways. I hate sideways doors. Neither the washer nor the dryer has all that digital nonsense that breaks down easily.

I suspect though that this set will be the last of their kind. If you can't find them new (I bought mine at Lowes), get them second hand. Resist the digital garbage for as long as you can.

[nascarnation]

Those old Maytags were awesome, and often good for a “lifetime” of use.

Sadly ours finally bit the dust recently (combination of the transmission wearing out and the tub rusting at the bottom connection to the drive mechanism).