Best Washing Machines for 2018

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Last modified on October 19th, 2018 at 2:53 pm

Created on: January 9, 2018 Appliances

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Electrolux EFLS627UTT

Best all-around front-load washing machine

Editors’ Rating : 8.6 –
Design : 9 – Usability : 8 – Features : 7 – Performance : 10 –
The $1,349 Electrolux EFLS627UTT is an exceptional front-load washing machine. It earned the best stain removal score to date and even has a dedicated dispenser for detergent pods.

• $1,028.10 at AppliancesConnection : Click here

• $998.96 at Sears : Click here

Kenmore Elite 31633

Best all-around top-load washing machine

Editors’ Rating : 8.6 –
Design : 9 – Usability : 8 – Features : 7 – Performance : 10 –
The Kenmore Elite 31633 has the best stain removal score of any top-loader we’ve tested to date and it’s currently on sale at Sears for $1,100 — a great value for a large-capacity washer.

• $999.99 at Amazon : Click here

• $1,149.99 at Sears : Click here

Kenmore 22352

Best no-frills washing machine

Editors’ Rating : 8.6 –
Design : 9 – Usability : 8 – Features : 7 – Performance : 10 –
Kenmore’s $720 22352 top-load washing machine doesn’t have any fancy features, but it does a decent job removing stains.

• $679.99 at Amazon : Click here

• $629.99 at Sears : Click here

LG WT1801HVA

Best washing machine design

Editors’ Rating : 8.6 –
Design : 9 – Usability : 8 – Features : 7 – Performance : 10 –
It didn’t excel at removing stains, but LG’s $1,150 WT1801HVA top-load washing machine has a next-gen front-mounted display panel that looks great and is very easy to use.

Kenmore Elite 41582

Best speed cycle washing machine

Editors’ Rating : 8.6 –
Design : 9 – Usability : 8 – Features : 7 – Performance : 10 –
Not only does Kenmore’s $1,100 Elite 41582 washer have 14 cleaning cycles, a steam function and a drum light, it’s also equipped with an “Accela” setting that shortens a normal cycle to just 30 minutes.