Consumer Reports Top Rated Front Loading Washing Machines

Consumer reports rounds up the best washing machines of 2020 based on our extensive lab tests and exclusive member survey.

Consumer reports top rated front loading washing machines.

View our ratings and reviews and browse our buying guide to find the best top load front load or he. Lg dominates the top spots in our ratings of front loaders he top loaders and dryers because of its performance in our lab tests and the brand s reliability ratings very good for its. A washer that s tough on fabrics is no dream machine so we evaluate how gentle a washer is. Washing machines have big performance differences in water efficiency noise and capacity.

The best washing machine for those who prefer a top loading washer is the ge gtw685bslws which cleans well and can be connected to an app so you can monitor and control it from your smartphone. This test is meant to challenge the washer so that we can see real differences among the machines. The best front load washers in consumer reports tests deliver excellent cleaning as well as superb water and energy efficiency outperforming the best top load washers in our tests. Finally if you don t want your front load washer to make a dent in your pocket it s worth opting for an energy efficient washer in particular one that is energy star certified.

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