My mother moved to a small town with a small appliance store (family owned since the 1950's). They carry Speed Queen washers/dryers which are sort of a laundromat-grade brand. They weren't even that much more than the other Maytag/GE. etc. branded ones. I think maybe 15%.
But they are very simple -- none of those electronic panels with a gazillion functions. Just a simple rotary knob. She loves them. They also sell other brands, but one look at those and I recommended those to her. She kinda gets flustered with fancy electronic stuff so it's perfect for her.