Speed Queen is the best I’ve had

Whatever you do, do not buy a Maytag or whirlpool washer and or drier. My goodness it was the worst mistake we made. Quality has gone way down and issues ever since. Try LG or a Samsung

Speed Queen. Don't even bother looking at anything else. Costs twice as much but will last 20-30 years.

Speed Queen.

Top Loader: Bedding? Yes. King size comforter? No. 

Front Loader: Unknown.  I defer to others.

Definitely uses plenty of water. Washes awesome. Guess its been 5 years now. No issues. Clean clothes. Would order another Speed Queen without hesitation. 

Speed Queen. 14 years old and zero problems so far. Same as the dryer. This washer spins super fast so the clothes dry really fast

Miele all the way. Have mine nearly 20 years. Its indestructible

Most reliable brands of front load washers are Electrolux and LG

This is a great video about the reliability of front load washers. (Starts at 12:15) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oC9PufP0UtI&t=789s&pp=ygUbYmVzdCB3YXNoZXJzIGJlbnMgYXBsaWFuY2Vz

We have Electrolux. Love them. So quiet. Cleans amazing

I recently got one and love it. Family of 4 but kids are still little. A full load on normal setting is rated for 17.6 lbs of dry laundry.

Speed Queen

I know. I definitely got my money's worth out of that machine.

Watch these two videos where the serviceman talks about reliability. Electrolux and LG are best Bens apliances start at 13 minutes https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jmtLeB4ZplU&pp=ygUWTGF1bmRyeSBiZW5zIGFwbGlhbmNlcw%3D%3D

Starts at 12:15 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oC9PufP0UtI&t=806s&pp=ygUVTW9zdCByZWxpYWJsZSB3YXNoZXJz

Appliance technician here with 20 years experience, and I'm going to tell you something that will save you hundreds of dollars: the "best" washing machine is the one you can actually get serviced when it breaks. Before you buy ANY washer, call three local appliance repair shops and ask: 1) Do you service this brand? 2) How quickly can you get parts? 3) What's the typical repair cost? You'll be shocked how many say they won't touch Samsung or LG because parts take 3-4 weeks to arrive from Korea. Whirlpool, Maytag, and Amana (all same company) have parts warehouses nationwide - I can get parts same day or next day. Speed Queen has excellent parts support but fewer techs know how to work on them. GE is hit or miss depending on your area. From a repair perspective, here's what breaks most often: Front loaders - door seals ($200-300), bearings ($400-600), spider arms ($500-800), control boards ($300-500). Top loaders - transmissions ($400-500), suspension rods ($200-300), control boards ($300-500), lid locks ($150-200). Speed Queens rarely break but when they do it's usually transmission ($600) or timer ($250). The most reliable washers I see are boring white Whirlpools and Maytags from 2010-2015 era. The least reliable are anything with touchscreen controls, steam features, or WiFi connectivity. Every extra feature is a failure point. My recommendation for you: Maytag MVW6230HW (top load, $850) or Whirlpool WFW5620HW (front load, $950). Both have physical controls (more reliable than digital), good parts availability, proven designs, and 10 year warranties on motors/drums. Avoid anything with "smart" features - I charge $400 to replace WiFi boards that add zero value to actual washing. Also, 90% of washer "breakdowns" are actually maintenance issues - clogged pumps, dirty filters, or broken inlet valves from sediment. Learn basic maintenance and your washer will last twice as long regardless of brand.

i just bought the maytag analog brands from costco. thrilled. the dryer is dumb with a loud hard to close door, love it. the washer is easy to clean with stupid regular agitator, my favorite. they are not fancy. they dont have front loading gaskets that mildew. they are simple and perfect.

I’ve had expensive washer dryer sets and I’ve had cheap ones. The best one I’ve ever had was a mis-matched set of Roper and Kenmore. Worked for years and when it had a problem I fixed it with help from YouTube. I paid $12.50 for the set because it was half price day at an estate sale.

I vote for Miele. They are,expensive but they are long lasting and soooo well made.

Why top load and not front load?

Front load is better for clothes and saves water and detergent.

BOSCH, IFB, LG

Bosch or Haier, I planned for Bosch, but finally ended up with Haier as it gave me more warranty. I feel like warranty is important today's time, as such machines get complaints easily these days.

If you want low noise, low power consumption and long warranty (upto 20 years), you need a Samsung. But if you want a machine that actually gets the job done and won't test your patience, don't buy a Samsung.

Whirlpool or Bosch, if you want one of the best results.

LG and IFB if you want the "best" (debatable) after sales service in this city.

Godrej and Thomson, if you are on a budget.

Voltas if you want a big machine that will allow you to step inside it and wash the clothes yourself, when the circuit board inevitably breaks down.

BPL, Onida, Kelvinator or Electrolux if you are looking for your father or grandfather to go on a 'Back in the day...' nostalgic rant.

LG or Samsung. But I'd say go for front load.

I have a Bosch 7kg top load fully automatic washing machine at home and it is top notch! I think it is on the expensive side, but if you are willing to spend it is the best one.

For washing machine specifically Miele remains top in most the studies I have seen on reliability. I think LG after that.

1. speed queen top loader
2. most other brands
3. using a washboard at a local stream
4. samsung

Frigidaire and Electrolux front loaders are very good.

Got this spreadsheet when I was buying early this year, people praised the OP and I've found some of the most reliable washing machine options on HomeDepot and Walmart here. Hope this might help!

I had Speed Queen for at least 6 years before Inmoved and it was excellent! Never any problems! I wanted to bring them with me but realator out foxed me so now I have to buy new! Speed Queen is expensive but if you can afford it, it’s really good.

Maytag will last you at least 16 years; just make sure you clean the filter(s).

New Maytag commercial isn’t all that. Rather have the GE commercial set. A little loud, but very stout. Speed Queen seems to have their control board issue solved so for the money that’s probably the way to go.

Maytag set for 16 years. No issues.

Whirlpool is also American made. A Whirlpool front loader will clean better, cost less to buy, cost less to operate, be gentler on your clothes and with decent care should last a decade plus.

Topload Whirlpool. Simpler the better.

I love our large capacity front loading Bosch - it is over 10 years old, and amazing. However now they only make front loading Bosch washing machines with a compact capacity. They stopped making a large capacity machine in 2011, and we bought years old, and it is a great machine. It depends on your family's needs, but if a compact size would do, I highly recommend Bosch. Regardless, I would always buy a front loading machine - some people feel strongly against them, as older ones could develop mildew on the seal, however many have now developed features to avoid that. I like how gentle front loaders are on my clothing, and the energy cost savings. With energy costs increasing, that is something important to consider.

It would be great is there was a best brand, chances are it would be the brand most people buy. Unfortunately it's a crap-shoot. Consumer reports rates LG's very highly but I've read tons of horror stories like with most brands.

I would get an LG front load or speed queen top load.

Speed queen

not Maytag or whirlpool. They sell the most but also have the most recorded repair calls.

Een wasmachine (Miele, Siemens/Bosch) en een wasrek. Zeker met delicate kleren.

Ik heb altijd gehoord en gelezen dat een combinatie een slecht idee is

Erg tevreden over mijn AEG series 9000 machine met warmtepomp. Zuinig, en een warmtepompdroger is een stuk minder slecht voor je kleding. Enige nadeel is dat ie erg traag is, maar dat gaat met een warmtepompdroger altijd wel zijn. Past netjes automatisch de programmaduur aan. Klein wasje wassen/drogen duurt (zonder verkort programma) ongeveer 5 uur, en een volle trommel ongeveer 8 uur. Ik was eigenlijk vrijwel altijd met een volle trommel op het niet verkorte programma (beter voor de wasmachine ook)

Ik heb de AEG 7000 series kombi sinds november 2024, en heel eerlijk gebruik ik de droog functie nooit. Weleens voor beddengoed geprobeerd, maar na 2 uur drogen kwam het er alsnog gedeeltelijk klam uit. Iets is beter dan niets, als je het perse moet hebben, maar ik zou never nooit een tweede keer voor een combinatie kiezen.

Hier een LG. Mooi piepjesconcert bij opstarten en afsluiten. Niet veel lawaai ivm de rest. Wassen en drogen gaat zoals verwacht. Ergo meeste kleding niet drogen want dan gaat het krimpen. Maar voor handdoeken en beddengoed is het prima. Heeft geen opvang voor pluisjes dus na drogen moet je goed schoonmaken anders zit het op de volgende was. Verder wel gewoon tevreden. Wist wat het was dus voldoet daaraan. Heb er nog 0 problemen mee gehad verder. Wast meer schoon dan ik had verwacht en de rustige programma's laat mijn kleding er nog gewoon prima uit zien. Gebruik huismerk jumbo wasmiddelen en dat gaat prima.

No such thing as “best”. There are better washers than others. Everything has an Achilles heel nowadays. Primarily the electronic components. Speed Queen does have the most robust mechanical built washer but will the electronics last you 20+ years? 30+ years? Especially if the control boards get discontinued in 8 to 10 years? Possibly if you are really lucky, but not expected even for their higher prices.

If you think Miele is a hunk of junk you’re probably in for a rude awakening

If you want a front load washer that has no Wi-Fi or “finicky do dads” then you need to look at the entry level LG front load. It won’t have a towel setting but you wash towels on the heavy duty cycle. Write down on a piece of paper, the cycles that you need for the type of washing that you do. Go to the store and see which machine does that without the use of Wi-Fi and download in an app on your phone. Make sure the drain pump and filter or in the front of the machine and easily accessible.

Lol. A washer lasting 16 yrs old is not a hunk a junk these days.

However, many people on here reco Speed Queen for being a more "basic workhorse"- but I think those recos are for the top loaders. Speed Queen does have a HE front loader you may want to check out..

And may be worth getting repaired even if it is expensive to do. NOTHING is made as well as it was 16 years ago and every year it gets worse. You can buy a new Miele and only get 5 years out of it.

Everyone has opinions. Here's mine. Any Fisher & Paykel you can find - new or used. Simple machines, easy to repair, work better than anything else we have tried, and are built to last. Just as efficient as any front loader.

There can be plenty of choices but that would really depend on your needs and your budget. I've been using my LG WM3555HVA 24 Inch Smart Front Load Washer/Dryer Combo for a quite some time now and it's the best that I had so far. The size is not too bulky but it is heavy duty and very easy to use!!

Miele or Electrolux front load, Speedqueen top load

Miele.

I’ve only had great experiences with LG washers.

It depends on the specific appliance, I have different recommendations based on type. Only one with a clear winner is Bosh (or Miele, but $$$) for dishwashers

Washers/Dryers: Electrolux is good for everyday brand. LG also punches above its weight when it comes to them as well, definitely one of their better offerings.

Detest Samsung and haven't had any issues with my LG appliances ever. Currently have two LG wash towers in each house (total of four) and they are magic. They haven't needed any servicing in 4 years and everyone that uses them loves them. I get a tech out to check them and he just says yeah look good see you in 6-12 months

This seems to be an unpopular opinion, but I 100% agree. After the terrible time we’ve had with an LG washer we bought new 2 years ago, I’ll never buy anything they make ever again. I’m burned for life.

Strange - I have two sets of LG washers and dryers (heat pump units) - zero issues. My old Samsung units were trash.

For what it’s worth, my last set of LG washer and dryer lasted well over a decade. No issues with the new set either. Obviously statistics trump anecdotes though.

I recently purchased the Equator Version 2 Pro and have been very happy with it.

It has a large capacity, several wash cycles to handle different fabrics, and a stainless steel tub that has held up well over time.