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Washing Machine Basics
CR’s engineers put hundreds of stained fabric swatches into the washing machines they test, to see how well each machine washes off red wine, cocoa, and soot. Cycle after cycle, they work to determine the best washers.
Top Washing Machine Questions From the Buying Guide
- What makes a good washing machine?
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Best Washing Machines You Can Buy Right Now
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Top-Load Agitator Washers
LG WT8405CW
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Top-Load Agitator Washers
LG WT7005CW
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Top-Load Agitator Washers
LG WT7155CW
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Top-Load HE Washers
LG WT7150CW
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Top-Load HE Washers
LG WT8400CW
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Top-Load HE Washers
LG WT7900HBA
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Front-load washers
LG WM4000HWA
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Front-load washers
LG WM8900HBA
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Front-load washers
LG Signature WM9500HKA
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Compact Washers
Miele WXF660WCS
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Compact Washers
Miele WXD160WCS
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Compact Washers
LG WM1455HWA
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All-In-One Washer-Dryers
Samsung WD53DBA900HZ
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All-In-One Washer-Dryers
LG WM6998HBA
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All-In-One Washer-Dryers
GE Profile PFQ97HSPVDS
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Best Front-Load Washers of the Year
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Best Top-Load Agitator Washers of the Year
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Top-Load Agitator Washers
LG WT8405CW
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Top-Load Agitator Washers
LG WT8205CW
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Top-Load Agitator Washers
LG WT7005CW
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Top-Load Agitator Washers
LG WT7155CW
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Top-Load Agitator Washers
Samsung WA44A3205AW
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Top-Load Agitator Washers
Samsung WA46CG3505AW
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Top-Load Agitator Washers
Midea MLTW41A1BWW
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Top-Load Agitator Washers
Insignia NS-TWM35W1
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Best and Worst High-Efficiency Top-Load Washers of 2025
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Best Matching Washer & Dryer Sets
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Front-load washers
LG Signature WM9500HKA
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Electric Dryers
LG Signature DLEX9500K
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Front-load washers
LG WM4000HWA
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Electric Dryers
LG DLEX4000W
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Front-load washers
LG WM5500HWA
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Electric Dryers
LG DLEX5500W
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Front-load washers
LG WM6500HWA
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Electric Dryers
LG DLEX6500W
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Front-load washers
LG WM6700HBA
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Electric Dryers
LG DLEX6700B
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Front-load washers
LG WM8900HBA
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Electric Dryers
LG DLEX8900B
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Top-Load HE Washers
LG WT7900HBA
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Electric Dryers
LG DLEX7900BE
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Top-Load HE Washers
LG WT8600CB
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Electric Dryers
LG DLEX8600BE
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Top-Load Agitator Washers
Samsung WA54CG7105AD
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Electric Dryers
Samsung DVE55CG7100W
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Top-Load Agitator Washers
Samsung WA46CG3505AW
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Electric Dryers
Samsung DVE47CG3500W
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Compact Washers
Miele WXI860WCS
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Compact Dryers
Miele TXI680WP
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