We bought a Kenmore front load set just a little over a year ago. If I'm not mistaken, they are made by Samsung. Very happy with them - much larger, and higher quality than the 7 year old Frigidaire set they replaced.
We ended up moving about a month ago, and they went with the house. Fortunately, the new house came with an LG steam set that is only a year old. The LG's are definitely quieter. My wife and I are split. She liked the Kenmore set better, and I like the LG.
John is absolutely right about the pedestals. They are a must, even for a short guy like me.
