Who makes a "workhorse" washing machine?

I have to replace my Fisher & Paykel washer - love it when it works but has too many breakdowns and has been more or less rebuilt part by part since we inherited it with the house in 2003. Don't need all the bells and whistles (although they are nice) -- just need the thing to work RELIABLY at all times. Who makes the most durable brand? Am I better off avoiding the high tech electronics in favor of old fashioned manual dials--less likely to break down?

This message was edited Jun 19, 2006 4:42 AM