I’d vote for an LG. Just don’t get the fanciest ones with all the bs options.

LG 3470 go's on sale for $700. a few times per year.

Watch this video. https://youtu.be/jmtLeB4ZplU

Everyone has very different ideas of what is affordable, but I’d get a Miele if you can. You can probably pick up a 7kg for about the same price as an LG 10kg.

If that’s too expensive where you are, LG’s cheaper models are good too.

Pretty much every single objective, professional review out there shows front loaders cleaning better while being gentler on clothes. I love my front loader.

If you want a top load, get one with agitator, ones without agitator suck, can never get the load to balance properly.

Depending on water hardness, running a clean cycle 1 a month to once every 3 months. Removing moisture after use and leaving the door open between washes. It's not a ton of maintenance. But it's more than a top loader.

The only bad thing about a front loader is they don't like being in humid wet basements. Those are the people that complain about the smell in their LG front loader.

had top loaders for 25 years, front loaders for the last 25.

less water usage
less clothing snags/damage
dryer clothes before drying
supposed energy savings

I have no idea of the current build quality but my LG front loader has been abused by a neglectful, multi*-*pet-owning family of 5 and has been flawless for the past 12 years.

Don't like their fridges, but i think ol' Lucky Goldstar makes a good front loading washer.

Because front loaders are simply better. They require a little more maintenance. But are far better machines.

I have an LG-made Kenmore and have no issues.

Before that (ex still uses) I had a Maytag. The only problem that one ever had was mildew when she wouldn't let it dry out before closing the door.

None of the front loaders leak is the general experience.

My 23 year old Kenmore front loader just died 2 days ago. No mold problems, and we were lax about cleaning/caring for it. Left the door open after use and that's about it. It may have leaked a few times but may have just been probably the drain hose spraying when the utility sink was full and draining slowly. Anyone know who made the Kenmores in 2000?

Our Speed Queen has been going on for the past 10 years, with no leaks and no problems.

This video may help.

https://youtu.be/jmtLeB4ZplU?si=439uMu9TKupQxFTD

17 years and no problems. Certainly no leaks and no black mold.

LG (we've had our front load set for 14 yrs). Also, Electrolux is often recommended and a CR best buy (LG ranked #1). Speed Queen will put you over the $800 budget, and their drum sizes (both top & front load) are small in comparison. As others stated, stay clear of Samsung.

LG is ranked number one for mass market washer/ dryers--They really have their s*** together. I believe GE is number two followed by electrolux. It's not really close however. Laundry is the one thing LG does well. LG refrigerators are horrible however. There's not just one, but at least two class action lawsuits about compressor issues. There's a third class action suit against the water/freezer in the door not working.

All the LG front load washers are basically the same. They all have the same guts and internals. The only difference is the bells and whistles and the control panel.

Check YouTube for Ben’s Appliances & Junk as well as Yale Appliances, Boulevard Home, and Consumer Reports.

I think all roads lead to LG, but they’re the experts.

I’m happy with my LG pair.

If you’re looking for something “mid range”,you can’t go wrong with LG laundry. Don’t overpay for features though.

Consider getting a frontloader, they wash much better.

Most new top loaders have fallen from quality, so just go with a front loader, and specifically the LG WM4000HBA, and pair it with the WD300CB sidekick. Hope this helps 🙏🏿

Can you tell I am used to older washing machines? This is how they used to be. I guess you could call it my “wish list”….LOL!😂 I made an edit and said “wish list”….wanting as many on it as possible.

There’s a basic Amana or basic GE. People are saying speed queen and I agree but they are expensive.

LG are great washers acording to consumer report.

More info here. Its pdf https://reprints.theygsgroup.com/cr/reprints/LG_FrontLoad_Ratings.pdf

I like my Whirlpool except for the load and go detergent dispenser. It's a bad idea. You put a lot of liquid detergent in so you can just load clothes and go. But it's just going to evaporate and dry up if you don't use it every day.

Lg or Electrolux. Make sure you have access to service for those brands in your area before you buy.

LG.

Speed Queen or Whirlpool Duet. I just changed another LG drain pump and the washer wasn’t even 2years old.

Those old machines were well built. The only thing today I would recommend would be Speed Queen. All metal internals, no plastic, an extra heavy suspension not found in the others, and at least double the weight load.

Top load TC series, or the FF series Front load. Our front load is now past 10 years without problems.

https://youtu.be/9mxottr_ZAQ?si=JfAH90vwfUIFKys0

https://youtu.be/vA0ZTUlVuYI?si=UY2zMxLruwqlHh0h

Get the bare-bones Amana top load washer.

The LG repairman who was just at my house told me that he’d take a Whirlpool over LG any day.

A lot of people on this subreddit love LG.

The bad smell is typically from bad owners not leaving the door and drawer open, to air out after a wash.

If you let it air out then there will be no bad smell, simples.

Hello,I have this exact model except in black.

This washer is a tank!, wonderful machine.

I have had this washer for several years and have absolutely no regrets or any smells.

As the other person said, leave the door ajar and pull the tray out a little.

It has a cleaning cycle where you put bleach in the bleach dispenser and run the cycle which helps keep the washer clean and in good condition.

Following these steps I have never had one trace of any smell.

Like any machine that uses water, if you take care of it, clean it out and air it out you won't have any smells.

Good luck

The only BIFL front loader is the Speed Queen FF7 but it's $2200. You can find used/refurbs available for around $550+.

The LG is not BIFL but more like 7-10 years.

If you want a front loader, you must do the following.

1. Always leave the washer door ajar when done. If you are the type of person who wants to close the door, then you will get mold and you should skip buying a front loader.

2. Only use 1-2 tablespoons of detergent MAX. If you are the type of person who wants to put a capfull of detergent, then you will get mold and skip buying a front loader.

3. Run the cleaning cycle every 20-30 washers (~ or once a month). Use citric acid + oxyclean (see how to clean a washing machine on the YouTube channel Ben's Appliances and Junk).

I understand the challenges ( and frustration) of washing things twice. I recently had to replace my washer (and was going to replace the dryer while I was at it). I was leaning toward a speed Queen. In fact, I was saying for years that that’s what I would get when the time came.

I ended up doing a 180 and bought the GE Profile washer/dryer combo.I’ve only had it for about 3 weeks, but so far, I’m in love.

I had to reconfigure my laundry room (it’s a little taller), but overall takes up less space. My clothes definitely come out very clean!

NOT Samsung. I fell for that twice. The WHOLE DRUM broke one day. I was not washing boulders.

My maytag top loader is serving me fine

Miele. Nothing else comes close in terms of being effective, gentle on clothes and lasting for ages.

I have 2017 top loading Maytag "commercial' it's not ' commercial ' quality lol and dryer. I have been really hard on it though. A least one to 2 loads per day. It has has 2 4 6 hours buttons like the dishwasher which I like instead of running while bathing . l I think the gain beads maybe an issue.they melt and that is why the latch wouldn't open. Once or twice. The bleach hong does flow correctly iit just leaves a goob of white bleach all over the towels

I run the affirm cleaning tablets or powder as soon as the light comes on.

But it takes 60 to 90 min to go thru wash cycle...

It gave up and just stopped draining water out and there is molded water smell in the bottom.

It still washes them .so I hang the ones I wring out myself. I am a housewife and I fix everything but my back is out or id have a new 24.99 drain pump installed.

Which is what the lady who answered the Maytag repair said. She told me by the time i pay repair guy it was $100 per hour. Seriously, she told to just watch some more

YouTube and I was so happy she has that Much confidence in me!!! Hahaha

I didn't know if a small sock or The actual Maytag drain pump is only 24.99 from Maytag site. But the Maytag dryer door has been held together since 2019 with pink and green and grey duct tape whatever is handy.. The water won't drain out the washer or spi dry . It wants too.though and I watched the drain pump and the actual

10 yr limited warranty. The electrical touch board came out at 3 Months. Repair guy said, good luck. It may last another 2 years...Both top loads . And the matching dryer I don't know why they call it "commercial" lol

I got it 2017 and called and they said yes it was covered for drain pump/ motor or belt. But for them to send repair man he charged 198.00 just to show up. Basically repair is 500. I need 3 cycles, hard and fast with hot water on my husbands work clothes. I need a cycle that say " wash the heck out of your blankets comforter and sheets with hot water. And one for my white shirts!

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I don't have advice because I found this thread because I'm also looking for a new washer and dryer but I can't believe how short warranties are for washers and dryers! 1 year? Come on!