Consumer Report for $7 for one month will point you in a good direction and we ended up at Home Depot with 24 months interest free on a Samsung Front loader pair with the pedestals and my wife couldn't be happier. When you watch the washer add the water you would swear there is not enough to was a towel but it does a great job. From my personal experience we have had no luck at all with LG but many people love 'em. These Samsungs handle the comforter on the bed with ease. The Dryer is the best we ever owned. It's an Electric model because we Proudly live in The Historic Section. No Gas, except the people!
Do the Consumer Report thing. You won't be disappointed. We were Sears customers strictly for an entire lifetime but for me thats not an option anymore. Good Luck.