This big-capacity top-loader cleans well and spins towels nearly dry, but control boards fail often enough that forum regulars actively steer shoppers away from the brand. Multiple independent the same F6E3/F7E3 communication errors requiring expensive board replacement, and others describe violent shaking that persists even after swapping suspension parts. The few happy owners genuinely like the deep fill and strong spin, but you're gambling on whether you'll get a reliable unit or one that dies mid-cycle within a few years. If you want a top-loader that won't strand you with error codes, spend the money on Speed Queen or LG instead.
The TC5 is a commercial laundromat machine shrunk to fit your house, with a metal transmission, full tub of water, and an agitator that actually beats dirt out of clothes instead of gently tumbling them. Owners who can live with the jet-engine spin cycle report flawless performance for a decade or more, handling everything from baby clothes to muddy work gear without the mold, odor, or three-hour cycles that plague modern front-loaders. At $1,649 you're paying for longevity over features: no app, no steam, just a dial and decades of service. Skip it if you want quiet or eco-friendly; buy it if you're done replacing washers every five years and don't mind your laundry room sounding like a laundromat.