I recently got a new one as I out did my motor on a 7kg FL. We purchased it when there was just 3 of us & we previously had the same make 7 years. I have 5 wash baskets. I bought an AEG - German. It's an 8kg, quiet, can open anytime to add (although I only add whilst it's filling). It's a personal choice on make, but personally I will only stick to European makes.