huh.... maybe I'm just lucky cause I like low tech..

my washer is old enough that it still uses knobs instead of lcd panels... so if I forget to change the temp setting that's my goof...

I don't use powder detergent anymore, and I think that helps keep the machine from gumming up. I had to rinse out the detergent cups fairly often when I still used powdered.

I usually keep the door at least mostly closed to keep the cats out of the washer and I've never had a problem with stink smells.

I think we had a problem with it only once. Something was left in a pocket (don't remember exactly - something like a handful of washers?) that got stuck in the pump, but the hubby was able to take it apart and get them out. Other than that its been pretty much trouble free.