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Best front-loading washer
Pros: excellent performance, large capacity, steam enhances cleaning, fast spin cycle cuts drying time, quiet
Cons: very expensive, extra maintenance needed to prevent mold
not avail.
48231011051
WM3875HWCA
LG
Front load
4.2
Prewash, main wash (liquid detergent cup), bleach, softener
Yes
2.99
3.4
14
Steam cleaning, allergen-control cycle, sanitary cycle, delay wash, enhanced cold-water wash
Up to 1,400 rpm
5
Stainless steel
Tumbling drum
Anti-vibration system, steam setting, child lock
Electronic touchpad, LCD display, delayed start timer
Automatic
LG DLEX3875W (Electric), LG DLGX3876W (gas)
Yes
Yes
White or gray (WM3875HVCA)
27
29.75
38.75
213
120 volts, 10 amps
1 Year Parts and Labor, 10 Years Motor, Lifetime on Drum
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Budget front-loading washing machine
Pros: energy Star-compliant, good performance, fast spin cycle, inexpensive for a front loader
Cons: some problems with mold, washer can become unbalanced, some durability problems
not avail.
84691177098
WCVH6800JWW
GE
Front load
3.5
Detergent (liquid/powder), bleach, fabric softener, pretreat
Yes
2.2
4.2
26
Delay start
1,100 rpm
5 including sanitize
Stainless steel
Tumbling drum
Internal heater, adaptive logic for optimal cycle times
Dial and button controls, LED display, delayed start timer
Automatic
DCVH680EJWW (electric), DCVH680GJWW (gas)
Yes
Yes
White, red (WCVH6800JMV) or silver (WCVH6800JMS)
27
31.25
41.5
232
120 volts, 15/20 amps
1 year
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Best top-loading washer
Pros: energy Star-compliant, very large capacity, sanitary cycle, enhanced cold-water cycle, quiet
Cons: can be rough on clothes, water does not get very hot, tangled and wadded clothes
48231010627
WT5101HW
LG
Top load
4.5
Detergent, fabric softener, bleach
Yes
2.41
4
12
Sanitary cycle, enhanced cold-water cycle
Up to 1,100 rpm
5
Stainless steel
Impeller
Anti-vibration system, child lock
Touchpad and dial, LED display, delay-start timer
Automatic
LG DLEX5101W (electric), LG DLGX5102W (gas)
No
No
White or gray (LG WT5101HV)
27
28.4
45.4
146
120 volts, 10 amps
1 Year parts and labor, 10 Years motor, lifetime on drum