When my old washer and dryer croaked at the same time, I was desperate. Dead of winter, bad weather, couldn't get out. Finally, one day there was a break in the weather, so I went to Home Depot. I'm particular about washers and dryers. Washer had to be a top loader with a traditional agitator. Dryer door had to fold down instead of open sideways. Could not find a matching set with those specifications, so I now have a Whirlpool washer and a GE dryer. Both were on clearance, so I got a good deal on them. I'm the only one who goes to the laundry area in the basement and I frankly don't care whether they match, as long as they do the job.