Samsung 4.0 cu. ft. Front Load Steam Washer - WF338AAB

Pros: Quiet running, many advanced washing features, very low vibration, low water usage.
Cons: Lengthy wash cycles, annoying alert sounds, expensive.

After nearly a couple of decades, the old Kenmore top-loader spun its final load. For our next washer, we sought a more environmentally friendly device, and the Samsung WF338 front-loading washing machine won the prize.The new generation of ...

Pros: --quiet, no vibration, ergonomic, intelligent design
Cons: Long wash cycles for the Deep Clean or Sanitize options

--high tech
--easy to use
--QUIET
--no vibration on spin cycle

Overall, a VAST improvement from my super noisy Whirlpool top loader washer.  Does take a long time on some cycles, but I am a BIG fan of the cutesy little song it plays you at the beginning and end of a cycle...might as well have something cute and interesting while you're doing one of the world's most boring but necessary chores!