I personally do not like front load washers. You must be diligent and make sure that you wipe the door seal of any water or it will leak. This may have changed with better seal designs but that's a chance I don't have to take. If you like having water on your floor, knock yourself out. I have purchased two sets of washers/dryers in the past 4 years. The first set was a Whirlpool Cabrio series, matching set with the largest HE top loading washer and the largest dryer. Zero complaint or problems but the washer had started to get a bit louder before we moved out. The latest set was again a top loading HE washer and dryer from Samsung. These are not quit top of the line, just a step down model wise but washer and dryer both have the VRT which is actually very good. Top loaders are making a comeback because of the high cost of the front loaders. The doors are often times small on them also. We have washed king sized comforters in both of these brands and never had a single problem doing so. Try stuffing this same comforter into a tiny hole on a front load washer, it can be done but I'll have it in and started washing in mine before you've even got in. Another thing to keep in mind is most middle and high end top loader washers do not have the stupid impeller in the middle of them any longer which increases capacity. Consumer reports gave the Samsung's a pretty high rating which is why I bought them for the new house. I say save the money, get a good middle of the road set, top loading HE washer and matching dryer. Front loaders are a fad, IMO.