I just got a FL last week so I am no help in that dept but I would check reviews because some are bad on either.

So far I like my FL but haven't had it long enough to say if I would choose one or the other. Do know that it doesn't have much water at all. The clothes get wet and not a drop to spare.

Each has their own advantages and disadvantages. But without some idea of your budget, needs and the like there's no way anyone can make a reasonable suggestion. There's a lot of threads with this question and gives great suggestions on things to consider. Read through some of them and get some ideas. Then c'mon back with questions.

Good luck with the new home too!

I guess I will just say we use a Samsung 337 and it works well so far (5 months). The only two raps we have is the signal for end of cycle is so quiet that you can't hear it unless you are next to the machine and the capacity is no where near as much as they advertise. Instructions are quite poor too.

I bought a Maytag TOP LOADER, and love it! I like the fact number one, theyre much cheaper than a Front Loader. I also like the fact they use A LOT more water to clean each load than a Front Loader. My husband works outside a lot, and a Front Loader doesn't come close to getting his work clothes really clean. It left dirt streaks down the front of his jeans after I removed them from the Front Loader I used. Give me a TOP LOADER, any day.

We love our Miele W4840 front-loader. It cleans far, far better than our old agitator top-loaders. IMO, a front-loader that tries to keep the cycle times short, to compete with top-loaders, is likely to be a disappointment cleaning-wise.

I used a White Westinghouse front loader for over 20 years until it was not worth repairing again. I now have a Frigidaire Affinity 8000 series. After owning it for over a year, I am well satisfied with its performance. It is in my opinion the best bang for your buck. It has a water heater, to keep the wash at the selected temperature. I also has a sanitary cycle, which I only use occasionally. I recommend this pair, it performs well at a cost effective price.

Lisa

I just received my new Maytag top loading washer and dryer. They are the Bravos 800 series. I could not be more pleased. The washer really washes well, my whites are cleaner than they have ever been. The dryer doesn't ever get the clothes too hot, and everything comes out wrinkle free.

I do shake all the clothes out when I remove them from the washer and load in to the dryer, but I believe you should do this anyway. The only draw back to all these machines is that they take more time. Still, for now I am very pleased.

I purchased them through Home Depot. Even though I planned on paying cash, I filled out a credit card application and received an instant 230.00 off. In addition, Maytag was offering a 100.00 rebate, HD had a rebate going for installation and removal of old machines, PG&E rebated 75.00, and lastly, Maytag gave coupons for 3 years worth of Tide HE, worth almost 250.00. Can't beat that!!!!

Another point worth remembering, whatever machine you decide on, use less cleaning product, rather than more. After reading through many threads here, I have not used much more than a tablespoon per wash load. Everything is clean and fresh smelling. I am so happy!!!!!

My old 1992 TL Speed Queen, in white, was finally not worth the cost of fixing.

We now have the Kenmore Elite FL HE5t-no steam in white. I cannot say that I like the cleaning any better, or not in the FL. I am sticking with white since I have 1st floor laundry, which everyone can see going to the powder room.

Personally, I will always stick with white appliances in the laundry room. Other colors, including various shades of stainless steel come and go. I am (soon) going to paint my laundry room a bright ocean blue color. Such an awesome color with white appliances. You certainly cannot do that with beige or other off white's.

...and, when I decide to go with bright red??? What better than with bright white appliances? LOL