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Best top-loading washer
Pros: Good value, automatic load balancer, large capacity, low noise level.
Cons: Slow spin cycle, longer drying time, lack of Energy Star compliance, limited cleaning effectiveness.
not avail.
084691121939
GE
WJRE5500GWW
Top load
3.5 cu. ft.
Bleach dispenser, fabric softener dispenser
No
Extra rinsing
5 speeds
4 levels
Stainless steel
Agitator
Quiet operation
Dial controls
18 wash presets including: delicates, soaking, cotton
4 levels
White
27 in.
25.5 in.
42 in.
1 year
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High-efficiency top-loader
Pros: Variety of spin speeds, gentle operation, uses regular detergent, energy efficient.
Cons: Wrinkle-inducing spin cycle, limited availability of replacement parts.
not avail.
822843962037
Fisher & Paykel
IWL16
Top load
3.7 cu. ft.
Fabric softener dispenser
Yes
"How Dirty?" option
300 - 1,000 rpm, 3 speeds
6 levels
Stainless steel
Activator
Eco-active wash system
Electronic touch, digital display, delayed start timer, time remaining indicator
17 wash presets, including: permanent press, hand wash, wool, wrinkle-free
6 levels
White
25.5 in.
25.5 in.
40.13 in.
1 year
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Top budget front-loader
Pros: Relatively quiet, mold-reducing door seal, very good cleaning performance, more reliable than others.
Cons: Vibrates more than some, weak spin cycle.
883049127224
Amana
NFW7200TW
Front load
3.5 cu. ft.
Detergent dispenser, bleach dispenser, fabric softener dispenser
Yes
Extra rinsing, rinse and spin, spin only
4 speeds
5 levels
Stainless steel
Drum
SofSound III package, antimicrobial component protection
Electronic touchpad and dial, indicator lights
8 wash presets, including: super wash, hand wash, wrinkle control
Automatic
White
27 in.
30.75 in.
38 in.
1 year
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Extra-large front-loading washing machine
Pros: Sanitize cycle, steam-wash cycle, extra-large capacity, very little vibration, quiet operation.
Cons: Expensive, possible environmental concerns, silver plates must be replaced eventually.
not avail.
036725532922
Samsung
WF448AAW
Front load
4.5 cu. ft.
Prewash detergent dispenser, main detergent dispenser, bleach dispenser, fabric softener dispenser
Yes
SilverCare, steam cleaning, extra rinse, extra wash, extra spin
Up to 1,300 rpm, 4 speeds
5 levels
Stainless steel
Drum
Vibration reduction technology, internal water heater
Electronic touchpad, LCD display, delayed start timer
14 wash presets, including: bedding, towels, hand wash, sanitize, wool
Automatic
White, platinum
27 in.
32 in.
39 in.
1 year