My LG front loader worked for 12years. So wise choice to go for LG.

Always go for the cheapest model of the capacity you have planned on. And now is year end, so there will be many items on sale. Try look for display unit of outgoing models. You will save a lot of money that way.

Don't chase after features as most probably you will not be using them most of the time.

Check your washing machine area whether your targeted machine can fit in or not. Also the drainage hole location, coz some washing machine has its drain pipe locked on the opposite side of drain hole. Remember to ask tech/installer to flip the pipe to the correct side.