My old washer was on it's last legs and was SOOO very loud I couldn't even hear the TV when it was on the spin cycle.  I can't even tell when my new GE 3.5 Cu. Ft. 14-Cycle King-Size Washer is finished because it's so quiet.  The tub is huge which is handy because my son always overloads when he washes.  I would highly recommend this washer and will probably get the matching dryer when my old one dies.