Were it 1970, this thread might actually be a competitive horse race with a number of brands vying for the top spot. In 2013, not so much. Normally, I hate shut-outs; but I'll have to go with Speed Queen.[this post was last edited: 3/29/2013-20:45]
Speed Queen but I haven't had any other top loads. Had to use my Mom's BOL GE top load HE....couldn't believe the little amount of water used and that I couldn't adjust the water level!
Now: SQ. I pushed for a new SQ washer but "somebody" wanted an HE machine that could wash her king sized comforter, so LG it is, which would've been my second choice.
Depends on what the individual finds most important. Best washing? Most durable? Most bells and whistles? Best looking?
We chose a Speed Queen 3.5 years ago after our $1200 Kitchenaid died after 6 bad years. Our old avocato colored Moffat gave us a good 20 years, and we expected at least a good a return on the high end KA.
Sure it looks and works like something from the 70's, but I'm confident we will get 15 years from it.