Two clothes washers can look alike on the showroom floor and still ask for different work over their life. Compare the class first, then the access, the controls, the parts path, and the paper.
Class. Decide which layout your room and your habits fit. Each layout has its own wear points, access path, and common repairs. Check the typical service life on the clothes washer page for the class you are considering.
Access. Ask where the drum bearings, the seals, and the drive parts sit. Ask how a technician reaches them. A model that needs the whole cabinet taken apart for a common repair takes more time to service. Ask the seller to show you the back panel and the service path.
Controls. Note whether the machine runs on a simple timer or on a board with sensors. Ask what happens when a board fails, and whether a replacement board is stocked.
Parts path. Ask which common parts the seller or a service shop can get, and how long they usually take to arrive. Ask whether the parts list is published.
Paper. Ask for the warranty and service terms in writing before you sign. Check that the model on the paper matches the model on the machine. Read the full terms, not only the summary, and note any wording on cancellation or transfer.
Keep the sales pitch separate from the facts. Write down what each seller says about access, parts, and the paper. Set the notes side by side and compare them line by line. The result is a checklist you can read, not a ranking of brands.
For the published figures, use the appliances ranked by typical service life list.