Yeah you should definitely look at the broader high-end market if you're going to upgrade anyway. Long term, a few hundred dollars are basically equivalent to dirt, but I would cry if my shirt that my mother bought me for college 10 years ago came out torn courtesy of a "hurr-durr rugged washer cuz I'm a construction worker" sentiment.

Miele is very expensive, but many German and European brands have nailed the art of washing clothes pretty well, so I hope you look into that. All the best with your renovation!

So somehow you're salty about high efficiency washers?

I feel like slapping you in the face with a trout because you don't provide any proven data to back up your claim either.

God damn the irony of your comment.

My experience is that it's true. I've lost two utility backpacks and one pair of shorts to these heavy duty commercial washers in my dorm (on the most delicate setting mind you). As much as I am a Ron Swanson with everything, I would never purchase a Speed Queen for my personal use. Plenty of sophisticated options out there today from Miele or even Bosch and the likes which don't wreak havoc on my clothes and are just as reliable. Additionally, I'm the man who would prioritize his clothes looking undamaged after 5 years of washing (which is important because clothes often have sentimental value) over "easier serviceability" which will save me like what...20 dollars and half an hour extra? I don't see the point.