Hello, you definitely have need for a heavy duty machine .You may need to go with one that is heavy duty but has less selections to get the price you are looking for.

The GE SELECT is approx. $269.00 and well worth the money,THE LARGER GE SELECT:$467.48(For King Size families).

Like any machine it's wise not to overload and stress the belt,etc.so be sure and keep that rule with heavy jeans,jackets,etc.

It makes a difference in the lifespan of the parts.

I have a little story that you may need to hear:

Our family needed a washer a couple of years ago and we didn't have a lot of cash on hand and didn't want to use a credit card.

We often stop at SAMS on Sundays after church to see what deals there are that we might need.

One Sunday there didn't seem to be much we were interested in (or could afford Images available only to Customers.

I said "fat chance" but went with her to keep her happy and don't you know...low and behold there was not just a washer ,there was a washer and a dryer someone had returned and it had a crease on the top of the dryer but no other damage.

Because it had been returned SAMS said they don't put it back on the floor,they just reduce the price.

We got BOTH for under $300...and they are still running strong. (boy am I glad I went with her!) And as you may have guessed it was the exact model of washer she'd hoped to get and it was just a bit over $300.

At SAMS you can buy the extended warranty which we promptly did so we have coverage that makes the repairs not such a big deal . Consider Sams for best price and extended warranty. With a crew like yours you need a warranty that matters!

If you don't have a SAMS membership you may have a friend who does..ask around.

We just didn't find any place with cheaper prices for the same equipment at other stores and we looked for a couple months before the SAMS deal happened.

So walk by faith,not by site.You just never know what the Lord will do!

SAM'S CLUB - Search Results GE SELECT WASHER/DRYER HERE

I really hope this helps.If you want a specific washer,check SAMS online :You're in our prayers for the right deal !