Thanks for the replies so far!
We kicked a few tires at a locally-owned place in town. The owner was bullish on an LG and a Speed Queen for our modest purposes. The 2" difference in height at the front, 38" for the LC vs. 36" for the Speed Queen, was a deal breaker for my wife. Leaning toward...
My brother, a long-time member, suggested that I get a recommendation for my next washer here. My Frigidaire front loader has a motherboard problem which would cost about $350 to fix. My wife, who is 4' 11", has been wondering if a top loader would be easier over the long term on her middle-aged...