They are also very heavy duty compared to a normal washer and dryer, even a basic one. I've had mine since 2017 and they just work.
Destroys your clothes and is mega inefficient in exchange. You can buy better washers than LG washers that are modern.
Nah, maybe the TC-5 could be argued to be relatively inefficient and pretty aggressive on delicate stuff (and loud), but the TR-7 is both efficient and gentle on clothing while being quiet. Have had one for a while and love it. No machine is perfect but this feels pretty close.
The TC5 is fine by me. I've never had a washer that worked this well. The noise level is the last thing I'm worried about when a meaningful cycle completes within 30 minutes.
Does being "inefficient" really matter for a washing machine if you don't live in the desert? Its not like they go through 100+ of gallons of water or ridiculous amounts of electricity even in the worst possible case scenarios.
Actually old top loaders aren't so far off of that number. Maybe 40+ gallons per load.
But still I'm inclined to agree with the general sentiment of not micro optimizing things in ways that make people's lives more difficult.
It's only $1700! And would also last 30+ years, like a 1980s Maytag