Well, what I remember, the LAT9824 was the TOL mechanical model all the way through this series. But I think it was only offered through Maytag Home Appliance Stores. The original model washer (both control panel colors) was the TOL at places such as Monkey Wards, Circuit City, and Best Buy). The energy saver button essentially gave you 5 different wash water temps and 3 rinse water temps. I only got to use my mom's washer a couple of times. I got my LDE9824 December 1994 and my mom got her Maytags (that replaced the Filter Flo set) in 1995. They were the TOL at Circuit City where by bought them. By this time, I was no longer able to drive out of town and so didn't see them in Houston very often. Her dryer was essentially like mine, but didn't have the air fluff heat button. Air only was accomplished with the extended press care feature. When parents were preparing to sell the house, they sold some things at an "estate sale", including the Maytag pair. I remember my dad telling me the guy who bought them were thrilled to get them, especially it being a gas dryer. The buyer remarked they were top of the line.