Budget friendly would be LG and Whirlpool. High end would be Miele. You could take a look at the new Electrolux models and see what you think. I wouldn't consider either Samsung or GE.

Thank you. Definitely not Samsung. It's probably just bad luck with one machine. The store said they hadn't had this problem before on an Electrolux. I had no regrets, and I wouldn't mind just fixing the machine, but we can't have rust on a new washer.

Are you giving up on E-Lux? You have to remember it was a floor model..maybe the rust was from mistreatment in the store.

True mama, I think I'm just disappointed. It cleans wonderfully, and the floor doesn't shake and the doors were reversible. I was just thinking maybe I should consider something else. I told my husband I'll get a wringer washer, lol. I'll probably stick with Electrolux, but I'm miffed at them. The rust formed from the tub gasket leaking, and water got on the spider, motor,etc.

It just blows my mind that rust formed sooo fast. Have you read any reviews about rust during your research?

No. And nothing about leaking from tub gaskets either. I was looking yesterday and today. I wonder if the rust formed because it's been so hot. Even though we have air conditioning it was around 100 f this past week. I'm shocked I didn't notice it leaking at first, but the repairman said it was probably just getting worse, and I ran a heavier load. It seems like a fluke, but I wonder why a gasket would fail that quickly. Defective, I guess. And I guess we won't buy floor models anymore just to be on the safe side.

Thank you all. Yesterday I was upset enough I went from one idea to another. We talked about it today and both agreed we would like to stick with the Electrolux brand at this point and not go back to a top loader or anything else. Tomorrow we both will go in to see the manager and see what we can do. I definitely want this one gone, no rust in a new machine, but we do think it was a true manufacturing defect.

By all means get another Electrolux. Contrary to opinion, there isn't a brand out there that is 100% problem free. There are manufacturer "oops" in all brands including the more expensive luxury brand labels. Don't feel bad, just get another.

I really like my electrolux but I would seriously consider another brand under your circumstances. If you go with e-lux again, can you get one manufactured at a different facility?

I think they are all made in Mexico. I'm thinking it was just a defective gasket, but who knows. Since we have the washer on the right, we had to reverse doors. I think only Electrolux allows that, but I could be wrong. We'll see what the appliance store says tomorrow.

Miele automatically comes with the door for washer on the right, lol. I have my washer in the basement on the right, accommodating the door swing.

Now that you say that, I think I remember that when we looked at the 1213 though that particular one was stacked. I don't think I could get a new one right now. I would consider used again if I could see it run, or if it came with a short warranty. The owner of the one I looked at had it in a storage unit and not willing to take a return, so I was nervous about it. I hope this works out. Maybe I wasn't joking when I said I want a wringer washer, lol. Some are 50 years old and still working.

Oh yeah, I remember you looking at a used set. It was wise that you walked away from that if they couldn't accommodate a run. I bought my set from an appliance repairman that is Miele tech and had worked on the set I bought for some years. It was from 2003 and not used a whole lot because she had a set upstairs too. I did get a 90day warranty on it, but would have to drive it to him :) 7 hours, lol. I know some wouldn't do what I did. But I am glad I did. It was an exciting adventure.

I'm glad it's working so well. 7 hours is far, but sounds like it was worth it!

Thanks. Got some cotton grocery bags washing now in the older set. Have a pre wash going, extra water, gentle cycle, extra rinse, temp at 140f, and spin at 1400. All these options are selectable. I also have the option to get into programming to alter features but haven't done that yet.