DO NOT BUY AN LG FRONT LOADING WASHER. They look gorgeous. Make your laundry room look so great. In 1 month, I guarantee your clothes will start to stink like mold and you'll have to throw out your clothes every 6 months and start fresh. Yes, you can buy products to wash your washing machine, but this is temporary and really just makes the mold smell nicer for about 3 days. Google "front loader washer mold" for reviews. My experience is not isolated.
We have an LG steam cleaner front loader, and it was the worst purchase I've ever made. In terms of water usage, YES,it uses less water. But with the moldy water situation, I regularly wash everything on EXTRA HOT, with an extra rinse to try to actually rinse with new(ER) water. Also, the energy "savings" comes from running a load through for nearly 2 hours unless you do a "Speed wash". Again - I'm bitter anytime I contemplate the over $1500 I paid for this complete piece of junk.
When I used to rent an apartment, my roommates and I rented a washer/dryer set. I suggest you look into whether that's possible with a front loader. Knowing what you're getting into will be worth saving yourself $1500 on a washer that makes clothes dirtier.