GLTR1670FS 3.1 Cu. Ft. Front Load Washer in White

Service man just left. I have an empty nest. Just the two of us and this machines barrings are shot at 7 yearsover $500 to repair...I wont be buying this brand again...Repair man said its low end..

I have had this machine for almost 8 years. It has done well, but the bearing on the tub needs to be replaced and this will be almost as much as I paid for the machine. Very poor design and planning. My last Sears washer lasted almost 20 years, what...