My wonderful old Maytag top loader lasted 23 years and helped us rear a houseful of kids, often multiple loads a day.
Sadly, the new Maytag front loaders have had a lot of problems and a not-so-good repair record. I heard that Maytag was recently sold to Whirlpool.
Anyone hear anything good about the front-loader Whirlpool Neptune? (It's a real manly washing machine- and I want one)