We have had an LG front loader for 9 years and a Maytag gas dryer for 15. Both are great. The only downside to all things LG is that most local repair guys can't fix them, so you end up having to use Sears repair and they are a real PITA, we have a 2 year old Kenmore Elite (LG) fridge and the process of getting the compressor fixed through sears has thrown me off all Sears products forever.
I would get whatever brand your local trusted repair person can fix.
Tracey
DD1 3/07 Itching to take over the universe.
DD2 1/14 My mellow little snuggler.