Thanks for your answers. Kenmore isn't a choice anymore. My daughter has a Frigidaire for a few years and likes it so I'm influenced by that.
I've seen top loaders with no agitators. I think I need a front loader because I'm short and getting shorter.
The Kenmore is still going strong, but it's really difficult to get into. But I'm so used to it. It's just me & DH, no huge loads. At 79 I don't want something that's smarter than me.
I just replaced the Kenmore gas dryer, also 28 years old, with a "simple" Whirlpool because of the front drop down or "shelf" door that the Kenmore had and I like. That was easier than the washer. I never thought the dryer would go first.
I will get a pedestal probably. I use a local store that's very close and convenient. They say the top load commercial type Speed Queen is very popular with larger families. I don't need that.