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the best reviews their picks what to buy Washing Machines: Reviews Best washing machine overall As a group, front-loading washing machines do better than top loaders in reviews, and the best-rated front loader in our sources is the LG WM2301HW. In professional comparison tests, this washing machine receives … excellent marks for water and energy efficiency and very good scores for cleaning performance and gentleness on clothing. This 4.2-cubic-foot, Energy Star-rated washer has nine wash cycles, four spin speeds (up to 1,200 rpm) and five temperature options, including a sanitary setting that washes at nearly 160 degrees to kill bacteria. This LG front loader comes in white or red (as the WM2301HR), and it can be stacked with a matching dryer. Owners appreciate this washer's large capacity, quiet operation and high-tech style. The most common complaint is about a moldy smell, a common problem with all front loaders, regardless of brand. ConsumerReports.org: ConsumerReports.org has tested more than 100 front- and top-loading washing machines, including the LG WM2301HW. Each washer ... AJMadison.com: The LG WM2301HW has an average rating of 4.8 stars out of 5 in more than 225 reviews at AJMadison.com. s praise its ... BestBuy.com: The LG WM2301HW has roughly 30 user reviews at BestBuy.com, averaging 4.5 stars out of 5. Most users say it is quiet and ... LG.com: Roughly 250 consumers have reviewed the LG WM2301HW at the LG manufacturer website. Buyers give it high marks, averaging 4.7 ... J.D. Power and Associates: In the annual appliance survey conducted by J.D. Power and Associates, LG receives above average ratings for customer ... Where to buy: Budget front-loading washing machine Budget front loaders are sometimes plagued by reliability complaints, but the Energy Star-rated Frigidaire Gallery GLTF2940FS performs better than most in both user reviews and an independent test. This 3.5-cubic-foot … washer has 14 wash cycles and three temperature settings; it's backed by a one-year warranty. The Frigidaire GLTF2940FS is stackable with a gas or electric dryer, and it's available in white or black (as the GLTF2940FE). Reviewers say the Frigidaire washer is highly efficient, with quiet operation and an easy-to-use control panel. Washing performance is also very good, and owners say the machine does a good job of removing water to cut down on drying time. However, we saw several complaints about excessive vibration and water leaking out when the door is opened after a cycle. While it performs better than most budget front loaders, the Frigidaire GLTF2940FS also has its fair share of reliability complaints, often involving problems with the spin cycle. ConsumerReports.org: ConsumerReports.org has tested more than 100 front- and top-loading washing machines, including the Frigidaire Gallery ... Sears.com: The Frigidaire Gallery GLTF2940FS earns 4 out of 5 stars in more than 30 individual reviews at Sears.com. Most are impressed ... AJMadison.com: The Frigidaire Gallery GLTF2940FS earns 4 stars out of 5 in more than 30 reviews at AJMadison.com. A number of users praise ... ABT.com: In more than 30 reviews at Abt.com, the Frigidaire Gallery GLTF2940FS earns overall ratings of 4.5 stars out of 5. s like ... Epinions.com: About 25 reviewers at Epinions.com give the Frigidaire Gallery GLTF2940FS an overall rating of 3 stars out of 5. Those who ... Amazon.com: s at Amazon.com echo the complaints seen at other user review sites. The Frigidaire Gallery GLTF2940FS gets 2 stars out of ... Where to buy: Front-loading washing machine with steam Washing machines with steam cycles are expensive, but independent tests show that steam does in fact remove tough stains better than water alone. If steam is a must-have on your list, we found the best popular support for … the LG SteamWasher WM2501; we found 200 user reviews for this model (that's a lot for a washing machine), and owners overall give it much higher scores than other steam-washer models. The steam setting on the high-capacity LG front loader can be used as a quick "freshen up" cycle, or in conjunction with a full wash cycle that's supposed to remove 95 percent of common allergens -- a feature that's earned it certification from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Other highlights in user reviews are its ease of use and low noise. A surprising number also mention the "cheerful tune" that the washer plays when its cycle is complete. AJMadison.com: There are about 100 reviews here for the LG SteamWasher, and as at HomeDepot.com, it maintains an impressive average score of ... HomeDepot.com: There are almost 100 user reviews here for the LG SteamWasher, and only one user gives it the lowest possible score (the user ... BestBuy.com: There are only eight reviews here for this LG SteamWasher model, but most are very positive. One owner complains about LG's ... Where to buy: Front-loading washing machine with steam The front-loading Samsung WF448AAW is a top pick in this category; it performs well in two professional tests and gets very high ratings from owners. The Energy Star-compliant washer has a 4.5-cubic-foot capacity and 14 … wash cycles in all, including the deep-cleaning steam cycle and Samsung's SilverCare cycle, which releases silver ions to reduce bacteria. One downside is that wash cycles can be lengthy -- around 90 minutes. In addition, we saw reports that it can take weeks to schedule a repair if something goes wrong. On a positive note, we saw very few complaints about mold or mildew. The Samsung WF448AAW has a one-year warranty, although several components are covered for longer periods. ConsumerReports.org: ConsumerReports.org includes the Samsung WF448AAW in its tests of washing machines. Each washer is rated on energy efficiency, ... Good Housekeeping: Good Housekeeping magazine editors test 10 steam washers and dryers, including the Samsung WF448AAW. Overall, editors say the ... J.D. Power and Associates: In the annual appliance survey conducted by J.D. Power and Associates, Samsung earns the title of most reliable brand of ... BestBuy.com: The Samsung WF448AAW earns above average ratings from nearly 50 consumers at BestBuy.com, with 83 percent saying they would ... Sears.com: s at Sears.com are also impressed with the platinum version of the Samsung WF448AA, giving it a 4.5-star rating (out of 5) ... Lowes.com: The platinum version of the Samsung WF448AA also gets a 4.5-star rating in more than 50 reviews at Lowes.com. Reviewers are ... Where to buy: Best top-loading washer Top-loading washing machines get lower marks in expert and user reviews because they are less energy efficient and have lower washing performance than today's front loaders, but the Maytag Bravos MVWB750WQ scores good … ratings in one independent test. It also enjoys better owner feedback than most top loaders. The extra-large, 5-cubic-foot washer is Energy Star-compliant, and it has 13 wash cycles and a see-through lid. It comes in white, red (MVWB750WR), black (MVWB750WB) and silver (MVWB750WL). The washer has a one-year warranty, but the motor and wash basket are covered for 10 years. Owners rave about the machine's large capacity, quiet operation and fast spin speed. Some owners complain that the Bravos washer, which uses an impeller (a fan-shaped device at the bottom of the washer that moves laundry through the water) instead of a traditional agitator, is rough on clothing, leaving it badly tangled, wadded and wrinkled. Even so, we saw far fewer reliability complaints for the Maytag Bravos MVWB750WQ than for other top-loading washing machines. ConsumerReports.org: ConsumerReports.org includes the Maytag Bravos MVWB750WQ in its tests of top-loading washing machines. The Maytag washer is ... HomeDepot.com: The Maytag Bravos MVWB750WQ gets a 4.3-star average rating in over 50 reviews from customers at HomeDepot.com. s are ... BestBuy.com: About 30 reviewers comment on the Maytag Bravos MVWB750WQ at BestBuy.com, giving it a 4-star rating (out of 5). Its large ... Sears.com: The Maytag Bravos MVWB750WQ gets about 25 reviews at Sears.com, with average ratings of 4 stars out of 5. Reviewers are ... Where to buy: Budget top-loading washing machine The GE WDRR2500KWW top-loading washer costs much less than the top-rated Maytag top loader, but it also posts good scores in an independent test. It has a smaller capacity -- only 3.5 cubic feet -- and is not Energy … Star-rated, but does have 14 separate wash cycles and two spin speeds (with a maximum of 630 rpm -- short of the 1,100 rpm spin speeds of more expensive front loaders). It comes in white only. In professional tests, the washing performance of the GE WDRR2500KWW washer is nearly as good as that of the more expensive Maytag Bravos, and it scores just as well as the Bravos washer for gentleness, noise level and vibration. However, we could not find a significant number of user reviews for this washer, so its long-term reliability is hard to gauge. ConsumerReports.org: ConsumerReports.org includes the GE WDRR2500KWW in its latest tests of top-loading washing machines. The washer is rated on a ... J.D. Power and Associates: In the annual appliance survey conducted by J.D. Power and Associates, GE receives below average ratings for customer ... 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