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- Best top-loading washer GE WJRE5500GWW *Est. $525
- High-efficiency top-loader Fisher & Paykel Intuitive Eco IWL16 *Est. $775
- Top budget front-loader Amana NFW7200TW *Est. $650
- Extra-large front-loading washing machine Samsung WF448AAW *Est. $1400
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Best top-loading washer
- Good value
- Automatic load balancer
- Large capacity
- Low noise level
- Slow spin cycle, longer drying time
- Lack of Energy Star compliance
- Limited cleaning effectiveness
April 2009. The GE WJRE5500GWW washing machine is a very good, basic top-loader that does well in tests for washing performance. It has a roomy 3.5-cubic-foot capacity, a stainless-steel tub, 18 wash cycles and automatic temperature controls. It also has rotary controls and an automatic load balancer -- a feature that is disappearing from many less expensive top-loaders. The main complaint from owners, who say the GE WJRE5500GWW is a quiet washing machine, is that the spin cycle is not as fast as on high-efficiency washers, which means it takes longer for clothes to dry. The GE WJRE5500GWW also isn't Energy Star-compliant, making it less efficient than other washers. If you want a more efficient front-loader, the Amana NFW7200TW (*est. $650) is a good choice, although it costs more.
A few reviews are also found at BestBuy.com, HomeDepot.com and Epinions.com. The best professional review comes from Consumer Reports, which performs comprehensive testing of dozens of top-loading and front-loading washers.
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1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
Consumer Reports is the best resource for reviews of the top-performing washers currently available. Consumers Reports thoroughly tests about 50 models, including the GE WJRE5500GWW. Washers are rated for energy and water efficiency, performance, capacity, vibration and noise.
Review: Washing Machine Ratings, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, Updated Jan. 2009
The GE WJRE5500GWW receives an average of 4.4 stars (out of five) from 10 owners here. Owners especially like the machine's quiet operation, large capacity and low price.
Review: GE WJRE5500GWW, Contributors to AJMadison.com
3. BestBuy.com
Three owners rate the WJRE5500GWW at this writing. One says the machine washes clothes well and is very quiet; the other two report problems with breakdowns and noise.
Review: GE - 3.5 Cubic Foot 18-Cycle King-Size Capacity Washer, Contributors to BestBuy.com
The GE WJRE5500GWW washing machine gets a perfect score from a few owners who seem particularly impressed with its low noise.
Review: GE 3.5 Cubic Foot King-Size Capacity Washer, Contributors to HomeDepot.com
5. Epinions.com
There are about half a dozen reviews for the GE WJRE5500GWW here. Most are one-star ratings due to early breakdowns.
Review: General Electric WJRE5500GWW Front Load Washer, Contributors to Epinions.com
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