I bought this washing machine after my old Kenmore one died suddenly. Before I bought one, I did a lot of research and asked others which brand they would recommend. LG was the top pick. I will admit that this machine is expensive. It will run you about $1299 for the white version and $1399 for the red version. Wait for it to go on sale. I keep seeing it for 10 to 15% off at several national electronic stores. I love this machine. It has 9 different wash cycles to choose from including a steam cycle, an allergy cycle and one for hand washables. One of the best features is the machine… read full review »