I bought a front loader a year ago. Regret it!! It has a 30 minute load option - but the clothes don't smell clean if I use it. Which means I'm left with cotton or cotton quick load - which takes 1.5 to 2.5 hours per load. I don't have time for that!

I say, if you decide to go a front loader, look into cycle times. I feel like ours is always going. I'm hoping to revert back to a top loader as soon as we can afford it.