We have a Maytag which we have had for 3 years & I LOVE it.
It's a top loader which I prefer for being able to throw in extras I forgot about, plus it's easier than having to crouch down to use a front loader.
Size wise it's fantastic - I wash our king size sheets, doona cover & 6 pillow cases in one load easily. It's either 7.5 or 8 kg, can't remember exactly.
I also use cloth nappies & have had no problems so far in that regard.
It hasn't got any bells & whistles but we figure that means less can go wrong with it!!