I got the GE GFW550. Wish I'd gotten the 650 since that has the smart dispense, but I love my 550 all the same.

What drew me to this particular model is the UltraFresh venting system. This system, in conjunction with antimicrobial infused plastics in the door seals and dispenser trays really helps fight mold and mildew. So with this machine, you can just shut the door and press a button after you're done doing laundry for the day, and it'll run a fan and tumble the drum on and off every fifteen minutes until the door seal is dry.

I like this better than having to wipe out the seal and / or leave the door propped open all the time.

Been happy with our new GE that has the drying spin cycle after you remove the clothes to dry the seals and drum so you don’t have to leave the door open. Not sure if other brands offer that

LG and it works great. I leave the door open and pull out the detergent drawer when it’s not in use. I also run a cleaning cycle once a month. No issues with mold or buildup

LG does make solid front loading washing machines.

I bought a Miele WTI 360 WPM washer/dryer combo unit last month. Very happy with it so far! Very quiet, washes and dries well.

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.

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.

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 are great washers acording to consumer report.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Miele for dishwasher, Bosch for refrigerator, LG for washer/dryers. Sony for TVs. Easy.

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.

None of the front loaders leak is the general experience.

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.

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.

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.

TCL sobrang bang for a buck

I have a laundry business, and I have LG Front Load Machines. I have 6-year old machines that have no issues and are maintained yearly. So for me, okay yang LG. I can’t really recommend a specific model since I have commercial machines.

Just be careful with the detergent you will be using. Powders are definitely a no-no. Anything na masyadong mabula, don’t use. If you really like Breeze, use the front load version.

may difference ba sa performance ng top load sa front load?

you can check from TCL 11kg, better performance for its price pero this unit ng TCL is good daming perks. baba pa sa kuryente as in. or from PANASONIC 12yrs of Warranty grabeee HAHA

Top load lang sa akin na PANASONIC inberter, 12.5 kg,1 year na rin sya last december,di ako nagamit ng powder laging liquid detergent at every 2 months tinatab clean ko rin.

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.