I've had an LG front loader for 19 years and I love it. I love the idea of using less water and detergent. The longer wash times don't bother me at all. Usually, the load in the dryer is done before the washer. I used to hate having a load in the washer waiting for the load in the dryer to finish. I would never buy one of the "new" top loaders with no agitator. Some of them appear to run longer than front loaders and I can't see how they could possibly get anything clean. I would only consider a top loader if I could get a pre 1972 Whirlpool, Kenmore or GE.