I bought the Whirlpool Duet Washer and Dryer in August of 2007.  I wasn't sure I'd like front loaders (worried about leaking out the door, etc). I'm so glad I went with them though.  I searched my reviews/ratings/repair issues on all the front loaders available at the time and this pair had some of the best reviews and was the most affordable.  They didn't let me down!!! I took the advice of the salesperson, washed all the clothes in the house one time each WITHOUT adding any soap, he wasn't kidding when he said I'd be amazed how much left over residue was in my clothes....they soaped up and...