-
Best front-loading washer
Pros: extremely efficient, large capacity, low vibration, spins clothes dry, quiet
Cons: uneven cleaning performance, long cycle time, some reliability problems, unsatisfactory customer service
883049196237
MHW6000XW
Maytag
Front load
4.3
Detergent. bleach, fabric softener
Yes
3
2.68
11
Sanitize, allergen-control cycle, delay wash, tub clean, Fresh Hold
1400
5
Stainless steel
Tumbling drum
Control lock
Touchpad and dial controls, LED display, delayed start timer
Automatic
Maytag MED6000XG (electric), Maytag MGD6000XG (gas)
Yes
Yes
White, black (MHW600XG) or red (MHW600XR)
27
31.5
38
250
120 volts, 15 amps
1 Year Parts and Labor, 10 Years Motor and Drum
-
Budget front-loading washer
Pros: energy Star-compliant, gentle on clothes, spins clothes dry, relatively inexpensive
Cons: uneven cleaning performance, long cycle time, high vibration
036725561977
WF210ANW/XAA
Samsung
Front load
3.5
Detergent. bleach, fabric softener
Yes
2.5
3.3
6
N/A
Up to 1,300 rpm
4
Stainless steel
Tumbling drum
Vibration reduction
Touchpad and dial controls, LED display, delayed start timer
Automatic
Samsung DV210AEW/XAA (electric), Samsung DV210AGW/XAA (gas)
Yes
Yes
White
27
31.75
38.25
183
120 volts, 15 amps
1 year parts and labor, 2 for control board, 3 for tub
-
Best top-loading washer
Pros: energy Star-compliant, excellent cleaning performance, low vibration, easy to use
Cons: can be rough on clothes, some reliability complaints, unsatisfactory customer service
048231011709
WT4801CW
LG
Top load
3.7
Detergent, fabric softener, bleach
Yes
2.41
3.94
9
EcoWarm cycle, tub clean
Up to 1,000 rpm
5
Stainless steel
Jet spray
Anti-vibration system, child lock, SmartDiagnose automatic troubleshooting
Touchpad and dial, LED display, delay-start timer
Automatic
LG DLE4801W (electric), LG DLG4802W (gas)
No
No
White
27
28.25
43.9
127
120 volts, 5 amps
1 Year parts and labor, 10 years motor, lifetime on drum