Whirlpool Duet - Washer Dryer Review

I  bought this set when my 25 year old Hotpoint washer finally gave out.  It was a great machine, but had run it's course.  I found out that Hotpoints are not made like they used to be, so sad.  So I checked into front loaders because of all the hype about saving water and besides, they are cute and a bit retro with the round windows in the front.  I bought this set because Consumer Reports rated it #1. 

I love my set, only have a couple of disappointments.  I had heard that when I wash a load of jeans, that the legs would not get twisted together like in a top loader, but that isn't true, they still come out twisted.  Also, I didn't realize that the "soak" mode only works with warm water.  What's with that? If you need to soak greasy, grimy clothes, you need hot water.  So, I do wish I had checked on that, it's just something you don't think of checking for.  But, otherwise I love how the clothes come out of the washer with MUCH less water in the clothes so they dry much faster.  Also, I have washed antique quilts with much success since there is no wringer to ruin the quilts.  So, all in all I am happy with my set.