Your sister got a bad set. These sumbitches are magic. They use less water and can take a bigger load. The mfrs spin cycle is so violent that if they are not level, they'll walk all over the place. Clothes come out damn near dry it spins so hard. No stinky stenches either. Traditional washes fill the tub regardless of the amount of shit in it. These only fill enough to wash what you put in. You spend a little more $$ on HE detergent, but worth it. Not as hard on linens either.