S.,
I absolutely hate my front loading washer!!!! The dryer is OK. What I wish I would have thought about before purchasing this vs. a top loading washer, is that you cannot adjust your load size at all and you cannot stop the washer to have something soak in bleach for a while. Plus, when the spin cycle comes on, if you do not have enough items in the load and it is not balanced, the washer makes a lot of noise and shakes(It acts like it is going to take off because it spins soooo fast). Mine are not on pedestals either. Sometimes it will stop and then you have to put it through another spin cycle. If I could sell mine right now and get a top loading washer I would. I used to love the option of just washing a small load, like delicates etc. Now I cannot do it. I know people claim that front loaders get your clothes cleaner, but I disagree! Alot of times, my clothes still have stains even with stain spray and hot water, and are many times still very wet when I go to put them in the dryer. So of course this makes them stinky with mildew. And then the inside of the washer smells as well so you have to leave the door open all the time. These are things to consider before you purchase. I just had to tell you because I wish someone would have told me!!!UGH!