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What’s new? Our AEG from around 20 years ago has been faultless. I remember when we got it my FIL was extremely resistant due to it not being CSA certified (was UL listed) as we requested that he change the plug to a NA standard (we were early adopters).
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What’s new?
Energy efficiency (which didn't really exist then), massively reduced noise, clever tech to use less water, drums driven by brushless motors and magnets (quiter, more reliable, more efficient).
Some of the newest ones can work out exactly the right amount of detergent and water to use, as well as the correct temperature, based on your washing load.
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For us, the game changer was a wash cycle so quiet and vibration less we didn't really believe it was on at all when we first got it.
Virtually no sound even during a spin cycle.
Edit: for our model 49db and 70db (spin) at 1m
Fox
Stonehedge
You won't regret your decision. Modern/recent washing machines are night and day compared to 8 to 10 years ago.