Here is consumer report for top load washers Its a pdf. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://reprints.theygsgroup.com/cr/reprints/LG_WashingMachines_Ratings.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwiosrechJ6BAxUmgf0HHYuFB-QQFnoECCMQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1EWt9GzK7bhzGDNd7bfzM_

For a top load I reccomend speed squeen (Huebsch in Canada) They got lower rating because they are not water eficient. But they got 5/5 for reliability. https://ca.huebsch.com/products/all-products/#top-load-washers (TR7 have 7 years warranty TR5 and TC5 have five years warranty)

If you dont want to spend so much on Speed Queen Then LG is also solid option.

Here is more info about LG top load washers https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IF43bsh9dJc&t=54s

They use less water on purpose because they are water efficient washers. If more water will be needed LG top load washers have deep fill program which fill drum with more water.some people use also bedding program if they need even more water

We recently got the Frigidaire high efficiency top loader and it has been great.

I just replaced my old dying washing machine with the BLACK+DECKER for my family of 5.

It has worked great so far, fitting plenty of clothes in each load and getting them very clean.

The portability also comes in handy for washing things like kids' stuffed animals and pet beds around the house.

Watch this video.

Be careful of high capacity and look more at load weight. Most modern washers are only half fill, so you 4.2cuft is actually closer to 2cuft.

We have had Speed Queen front load units for over 10 years, and it's rated at 3.2cuft, but we had a family of 5 (3 adults, 2 teenagers), now only 2 adults. They have never had a problem in keeping up with laundry, even when cleaning Queen size bedding.

If you go Speed Queen, watch this on their top load units. The 1st video explains all US available brands. The 2nd is on the 2 Speed Queen top loads, and the 3rd is on why the Speed Queen suspension is different from all the rest.

https://youtu.be/jmtLeB4ZplU?si=JaJZin6s8JgDyctj

https://youtu.be/9mxottr_ZAQ?si=X3CDsmKkItDt4OI_

https://youtu.be/vA0ZTUlVuYI?si=aEJvKP-I9owP0Erf

Check this video of LG with an agitator. It's doing poor job. There is no turn over of clothes. It almost look like agitator is there just to take more space https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gMCEHEBOIjg&pp=ygUIV1Q3NDA1Q1Y%3D

Model without agitator use difrent cleaning method watch again this video at 1:12minute https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IF43bsh9dJc

I found them in a bussiness section. These are light comercial https://huebsch.com/canada/product-type/commercial/

SQ front load are not that reliable like top loads Here is consumer report for front load washers Its pdf. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://reprints.theygsgroup.com/cr/reprints/LG_FrontLoad_Ratings.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjZ8sDw36WBAxWRiv0HHQrfCYMQFnoECC4QAQ&usg=AOvVaw0erTL0lPByXdLS_7z6SW3_

You can see there one SQ front load model. It got 3/5 for reliability

I can't speak for all their models, but my Frigidaire top loader has been great! Washes big loads for my family of 4 with no issues and it's pretty energy efficient.

Speed Queen all the way. It’s going to cost you like $1500, but worth every penny.

Speed Queen is the BIFL washer, plus no lid lock! That alone is enough to make me want one, my lid lock bypass with a magnet is finicky.

Mine had a plastic tab that shoots out to lock the lid, and if it detects that tab is not in the right place it won't work. Not extended enough, or extended too far.

Well the tab broke. It wouldn't open one time and I forced it, so it snapped.

I got it working again by detaching the lid lock apparatus, putting tape over the remaining bit of tab and a neodymium magnet to make it appear functional, but I have to replace the tape or reposition the magnet often, every few loads. It's a pain but not quite enough pain to take it apart and try to fix it any better, I'd rather just get a new washer, mine has been good to me but it doesn't clean so well with just an impeller.

With two kids in sports and a dog, I’d go with a Whirlpool or Maytag with a removable agitator. Big enough for bedding, tough enough for dirty jerseys, and you won’t be replacing it in a couple of years

I always had top loaders. But when we needed a new one 8 years ago, we opted for a front loader. It holds far more than a top loader, cleans really, really well, uses far less water and electricity. I can load a CaliKing comforter in there w/out any problem. Plus, it's far more gentle on clothes - especially delicates.

Front loaders are more efficient and will dry clothes almost before you even use the dryer.

you have made a very useful and informative post, too bad you are in a sub infected with cheap low quality content so this might be the only comment you may recieve.

Your forgot about one very important feature of top load washing machines, their capability to preservve water, most machines have an "Aqua Reserve" mode that accomodates the indian way of washing clothes, it preserves the water from the previous session so it can be used again.

And another benefit of this is that these washing machines can store huge amounts of water in them in case of a water cut, I certainly have found this very useful in situations with water cuts, I just fill the tub and turn the machine off, It then stores a lot of water that can be used later and the remainder can be used to wash clothes when water retures, this is the reason why top load machines are ment for our country because it suits the Indian population so well.

My post regarding the simulators Indian air force pilots use for training was removed from the sub because it was "Not related to tech", I did research for that post and it concerned the simulators (which are quite clearly tech, unless they are made by sticks and stones) and the lapses in their advancements and technology, yet it was removed. But since then this sub has had many posts way worse than mine and have been allowed. Actual tech advancements barely get any attention meanwhile low quality posts thrive here, so your post was bound to get thrown away as well, because Indian tech is not a tech related sub buy a pretention, low quality swamp that pretends to be a tech sub.

We are using Panasonic washing machine which is going strong , it has water heater. Earlier used Haier too for many years and did not face any issues.

I also have samsung wqshing machine purchased 2 years ago. Still going strong.

Any such information for front load as well

Top loads are awesome. There will be IFB fanboys who'll die on the Front Load hill. Both my mom and I hate them. We live in one of the hottest areas in South India. By the time the Bosch and IFB Front Loads complete the dry cycle for 1 load, my mom can fit 2 loads in a 7kg Samsung. She swaps out clothes mid rinse and mid wash and runs the 10 min dry cycle for each seperately and hang dries in the afternoon where the clothes dry in less than 15 mins where I'm from.

Meanwhile front load locks you out and a full cycle is 3 to 4 hours long. If power is out mid cycle we just yank them out and give a good old beating. Our Samsung sixth sense 7kg top load lasted from 2007 to 2022. It was still functional, we just got a new one for a new house.

It had a plastic drum too. And the squirrels chewed the electronics too many times. I could fix it with just a couple wires and insulation tape because the circuit diagram was right on the cover. I replaced the solenoid valve 3 times. Otherwise pakka. Solid electronics. Simple and did a better job at washing than both my mom and our maid. We got a Whirlpool Top Load for the new one.

Either Maytag Commercial or Speed Queen; the Speed Queen has an eco cycle but you aren’t required to use it. I have had a Speed Queen since 2014 and have had no issues with it (we have the mid range model). FWIW I don’t find it to be hard on clothes.

Maytag MVWP575GW. Last year's model and you may be able to still find it. 5 year bumper to bumper warranty.

Can’t afford speed queen, I absolutely refuse to buy anything LG/Samsung, and the Maytag Commercial was updated to a new model which sounds like it’s garbage compared to the old model. Every model has a pile of terrible reviews and tons of explanations as to why they suck

Negative recommendation: don’t get a Samsung. Our Samsung top loader is the source of my most tangible frustration.

How about a basic Amana?

I got rid of the top load Roper model at the summer place for a new LG front loader. That old machine left lint all over my clothes, and didn't get them as clean, or spin them as well.

Speed Queen

Speed Queen

Speed Queen TR5

I switched my old Maytag top loader for a front Maytag loader . Cleans better and uses less water .

You're going to get a lot of answers for Speed Queen. I am going to be one of them. There are essentially two types of Speed Queen top load machines.

There is the TC5003 which is a more traditional machine with a "classic" wash style (as SQ calls it) where the agitator moves separately from the basket. It can be a little bit aggressive, so if you don't have very dirty clothes you may want to go with the other style. This machine (and it's matching dryer) comes with a 5 year manufacturers warranty.

The TR series comes in three flavors. The TR3, TR5, and TR7. These machines all use a gentler style of washing where the "agitator" in attached directly to the basket and just moves along with it. There's less agitation, so it is much more gentle on clothing, but this is at the expense of washing performance. As you move up the models from 3 to 5 to 7, you get more programming options for the washing cycles and longer term manufacturers parts and labor warranties starting at 3 years, then 5 years, then 7 years respectively. Mechanically these three machines are nearly identical, so really what you get as you increase in price and model is more features/controls and longer warranty coverage.

Speed Queen machines are great, but they do have their drawbacks. I have the TC5003 and it's matching dryer and love them, but they are a bit loud. They also have a somewhat limited capacity where a queen size comforter is the absolute maximum that you can fit in the washer.

In general, I tend to suggest folks go with either the TC5 or TR5 depending in your wash performance needs. If you tend to have dirtier clothing from your occupation or hobbies, then the TC5 is great. If you work an office job or have more delicate clothing items, then the TR5 is probably the one for you.

If Speed Queen machines are too expensive or not large enough, then I would recommend basically any GE washing machine that fits your budget.

I just had to order a new washing machine yesterday because it was going to cost me $600 to fix the shock absorber rods in my Maytag (including labor). If I had the money I would have ordered a Speed Queen but I’m not rich. I ordered an LG wt6105cm it’s gotten good reviews.

I’m not sure but wanted to share my experience with GE - don’t get it! It’s been a year long battle, they’ve replaced my washing machine 4 times and all of them have the same issue - it’s sucks up clothes and no way to get them out without ripping. And the best part is they said they don’t do refunds! Any company that can’t stand behind their products is trash. Everyone shits on Samsung, but my parents had one and I had 0 issues using it, it’s still going 13 years strong.

Not going to be a popular opinion, but we just got an LG top load 8600, but it doesn’t have an agitator. So far so good for about a month. Like it better than the front load we replaced. Fits a lot of clothes.

This sub adores Speed Queen. Yale Appliance has a really helpful article about the current models. They have a wealth of information and studies. We went for the TR5 washer and DR5 washer. The rotary knobs still use a control board but I personally prefer them over digital buttons. We purchased through our local appliance store and they can service them if needed. I was also sold on their simplicity and efficiency. Time will tell how we like them but I feel good about our purchase.

LG for sure, do not buy Speed Queen, not made like they're used to.

Ours rusted out after 10 years, entire lid and housing at top. Others have complained about rust as well online, stained our clothes.

Also avoid Whirlpool, Maytag and GE, lots of issues.

Do not buy a Samsung. The design allows water to sit in the tub under the drum which promotes mold and any goop from oversoaping to build up until you have brown gunk flinging into the wash tub. Pulled the drum 2 years ago and deep cleaned everything and have been very careful to avoid oversoaping now, and it's already throwing brown gunk again.

My last house had a small space for the washer and dryer in the ivory-colored kitchen with stainless appliances. Everything was too big or ugly. I jokingly said to the lady at Home Depot "I wish I could find the almond-colored appliances my mom had in the 90s." They have them available on order. I got Speed Queen which also comes in white. Old fashioned top load washer with no bells or whistles to fail and a sturdy dryer. I don't remember the exact price but the were not expensive.

Edit to suggest that you buy a good quality grabber and keep it in your laundry to help get clothes out of the washer or dryer.

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The only BIFL top loader is the Speed Queen TC5 ($1350). It has an old school agitator that can handle the dirtiest and most stained clothes.

If you don't have filthy and stained clothes (you work in an office), you can buy the Speed Queen TR series that don't have agitators.

I'm using IFB top load. Good washes and I liked the quality

LG 9 Kg, 5 Star, Smart Inverter Technology, Turbodrum, Fully Automatic Top Load Washing Machine (T90AJMB1Z, Jetspray+, Turbowash, Auto Tub Clean after every wash cycle, Middle Black) https://amzn.in/d/cHdSBp8

I bought this one 3 months ago..so far no problems..no noise..but I bought it offline..Also LG service is really good, technicians usually show up in 24 hours..I also have a 2 year old LG refrigerator too, got no complaints with that either..

LG top load automatic. Using since 2011.

I'm using Bosch more than 2 years. I also took the reviews from family and friend of their current washing machine and they said to avoid Samsung, IFB. Bosch is the best and yeah, the quality of washing is great! the only thing is it's not a top load 😀

LG, Bosch and IFB are good and reliable, samsung could be hit or miss, avoid Whirlpool

Stick to IFB. If your city has good service network then check out Bosch as well.

Bro, every next comment will be against the previous, people will bash ifb and recommended lg, then bash LG recommend samsung, then bash samsung and recommend other brand

Definitely the Panasonic! Been using ours na for 3+ year and I can say na very durable siya!

PANASONIC TEH!! GANYAN DIN GAMIT NAMIN. ALMOST 2 YEARS NA GOODS NA GOODS PA RIN.

Panasonic samen and till now nagana pa sya mga 10 years na nga to and never been repaired or napamaintenance. 😅

meron kami nung panasonic model sa picture.
3 bahay na nilipatan namin, ilang beses na yan binalagbag, goods na goods pa rin.

hi op, go for Panasonic!!! maganda kapag inverter since 1-3hrs gamit ng automatic washing machine ☺️