We had to replace the washer last summer and the drier last month, got lucky and caught both on sale. The washer's they have now are totally different then the old style with the center auger thing, now it's just one huge open drum with a see through glass lid which is nice. I was very skeptical how well it would clean but it works far better then any washer we've ever had in the past. It has a huge stainless drum and we can now wash bed comforter's at home. The drier also has a matching size huge drum and it dries clothes quicker even using the auto sensing "green" setting, when the clothes are dry it shuts off, now the clothes aren't hot when done and they feel softer. Both were more toward the bottom of the expense line, we don't have fancy units, don't need them. I am fearful of when the day comes either will need repairs, I have a feeling these won't be as easy to repair nor will the parts be as cheap.