Hi Shayle, I just went through this a few weeks ago for a 2nd floor laundry room. The best choice for me was the Samsung washer & dryer, which I purchased at Lowes. My second choice (which is also less pricey) was the Fisher Paykel top loader. I decided against it when I saw it in person -the decision was purely aesthetic, as I understand it is an excellent washer. I'll try to find my thread now (where I also provide feedback) and provide the link in a follow-up post.

So, I went to a couple of stores yesterday afternoon. The first one is a small, independent family-owned furniture/appliance business. The owner suggested mid-range GE and Samsung front loaders if I wanted a front loader. I noticed these machines all had the user-accessible pump traps. But the store also regularly carries Huebsch/Speed Queen top loaders (432 model). One problem - they sell out as soon as the store receives a shipment. If I want one it looks like I will need to put my name on a list. In general, I felt comfortable with the owner's knowledge of his merchandise and his presentation. I went to a second store from a regional chain of appliance stores. This was actually my second visit to the store. What amazed me is how the two sales reps contradicted each other. The first rep pushed Samsung and LG front loaders, citing their superior quality and lower price (compared to Whirlpool, Maytag, etc.). This second rep pushed North American-brand front loaders like Whirlpool and Maytag because they are much easier to get serviced than overseas brands (like Samsung, LG, etc.). All sales reps in that store dress up in nice suits, and are quite pleasant. But I walked away feeling that they are more appliance sellers than appliance experts. I don't know if others feel this way, but I get a better feeling dealing with reps from smaller independent companies than big box outlets. My wife has indicated we won't be purchasing a washer-and-dryer set right away. She wants some money set aside first. I'll post again when we do make the purchase. In the meantime I will continue to wash my clothes in the Asko washer and dry them in the coin-operated Huebsch/Speed Queen dryers in my housing complex's laundry room. Once again, thank you for all of your input.

Are there any trouble codes? Did you contact Bosch tech support? Most DW's you need to lay on their side, and access the components from the bottom. Lay down some towels, there will be a little water in the sump.

I would never purchase an LG anything ever again, let alone used. If you decide you might want to, check in your area if anyone will service them. Not one single appliance repair will service LG where I live and cannot even order parts.