Are these the new type of frontloading washing machine? And if they are approximately what do they cost?

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> On Mar 14, 2014, at 5:35 AM, Tom Behler <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
>    Well, that's encouraging, Mike.
> 
> I have to say that it was very disconcerting when the XYL and I went through
> the process of purchasing new appliances several years ago, and could find
> nothing like you described.
> 
> We shouldn't have to replace anything again any time soon, but your
> experience with Maytags will be a good one to keep in mind.
> 
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Mike Barnard
> Sent: Friday, March 14, 2014 7:25 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: OT regarding making home appliances accessible
> 
> We just bought new washing machine, and dryer.  They are Maytag, the Brovo
> series.  Everything is click dials, all with detents, that you can feel.
> Both of us are totally blind, and surprising enough can opperate them
> without sighted help.  The only thing we did with someone sighted is to
> braille a chart of what the dials do.  Such as from light soiled to heavy,
> the water temps, and the different cycles all have clicks, and even a
> pointer on the knobs.
> I did look a couple of years ago, and found none that worked.
> Mike
> KD2CDUAt 05:20 PM 3/13/2014, you wrote: