Modern front-loading washing machines are such a cool improvement over the classic American top-loader tub ![[WikiPedia]](http://www.mikeyp.com/css/external.gif)
. After picking two highly rated models (Bosch and Whirlpool) and finding out that they won't fit in our circa 1979 laundry room, our third choice was delivered today: 
Believe it or not, the spin cycle on this thing runs at 1100 RPM. As I sat on the floor in front of the machine, watching centrifugal forces fling every last drop of moisture from a load of bath towels, I couldn't help but wonder what would happen to my face if the door accidentally blew off…
Strangely, that's pretty much exactly the same thing I did when I first got my washing machine. The allure does wear off, but it takes a while.
