[JoeF]

We've had our Kenmore front loader for about a year. The only beef is that they can develop a musty smell due to mold around the door seal. The way to prevent it is to run dishwasher detergent thru it once a month on HOT cycle with max bleach, wipe the door seal with a paper towel after each load and leave the door open a bit when not in use, so it dries.

Apparently, this problem happens with almost all front load models.