[Mrs. Robinson]

I was always a Whirlpool top load washer and matching dryer person for practically all my life.
After reading Consumer Reports I acquiesced and we purchased a Whirlpool front load & dryer.
Consumer Reports is correct; front load washers do a better job of washing/cleaning clothes.
Just recently we recently bought a new washer/dryer set. We got an LG -- again, recommended by Consumer Reports.
(I swear by anything Consumer Reports recommends.)
I found it hard to believe, but it does a better job of getting our clothes clean than our Whirlpool!

There is no reason to have a mold problem with a front load washer.
Keep the door ajar until the washer is dry. It's that simple!
I will always recommend a dryer with steam. It is a godsend in many cases for taking out wrinkles.
In addition, I have never had a leakage problem with either of the front loaders.

Happy shopping and let us know what you end up with!