I bought the LG washer/dryer set last year, (front loader) I bought the steam models. they work very well and are quiet (my washer and dryer reside in my kitchen in a closet area).
you use MUCH less detergent and they sense the size of the load, lots of presets. be sure to drain the machine through the little door once a month, water builds up and makes it stinky.
I am sorry about your dog and glad you are staying the course....hugs...maybe adopt to honor his memory? I adopted Sammy my little Pom from a rescue group.