I have a front loader and although I am now used to it I wish I had bought just an old fashioned agitator machine. and here are the reasons why
1. once the load is going there is no opening it to throw in one more item.
2. no soak cycle at all. AT ALL!!!!!!! so no soaking those nasty smelly socks or baseball pants etc.
3. if you forget and close the door after a wash and don't leave it open EACH AND EVERY TIME YOU USE IT it will mold and mildew and that smell / stain is impossible to get out of the rubber gasket on the door. (this is my biggest complaint about the set)
4. if you don't put your bras / camisoles in a net bag they will hook on the front of the door and then you will have a tornado type tangle of clothing.
5. it is all computerized now also. so if you have a problem it has a "mother board" just like a tv / vcr etc. and it costs a lot to get fixed.
The spin cycle is great and the drying time is less because the spin cycle is great in the washer. I feel my clothes get clean but I miss the soaking cycle and the being able to open the lid and throw in a stray sock or washcloth. ok thats my rant for now lol