Advice please!

My Kenmore front-loading washer has been leaking for awhile but I just put a towel under it. I finally called a repairman and found it it has nearly rusted through and is not worth repairing! It is 7 years old and he said he is surprised it lasted that long as Kenmore's usually only last 4 or 5 years! He recommended Whirlpool. Maytag used to be the best but they decided to fore go quality and went bankrupt.
I went to the appliance store and they said Whirlpool or GE is pretty good. They are priced similarly. They also had a Bosch for about $300. more but he didn't think it would necessarily last any longer than the others. These days a decent washer lasts about 8-10 years on average.
I'm pretty sure I want another front load since they use much less water.
I also found out that dryers usually 2 or 3 times longer than a washer! I guess they are a simpler machine and there is less to wear out on them.
From a not so desperate housewife-thank the Lord for my job and family and dirty clothes to wash!!

Salem

I just got a Cat! She is a 2 year old domestic short hair with black fur. She loves to hide and for someone to find her. Salem is very playful but hates to be overwhelmed. We got her from the SPCA . Tomorrow we are going to take her to the vet to get her checked up on. Salem has been here for less than 24 hours and is already spoiled! :) Jenna