Washing Machines

Samsung WA48J7770AW (Lowe's)

We expect this model to perform similarly to the tested Samsung WA48J7700AW although it may differ in price and features.

Recall notice

In November 2016 the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of about 2.8 million Samsung top-load washing machines. The washing machine top can unexpectedly detach from the washing machine chassis during use. For full details read the recall notice.

Click here for more information from CPSC and click here to check the Samsung site to determine if you have an affected unit.

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CR Expert Take

How did it perform in our owner surveys and expert lab testing?

Overall Score

The Overall Score for this model incorporates our expert lab test results, as well as ratings for that brand’s reliability and owner satisfaction from our annual product owner survey of members.

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Current Range of Tested Top-Load HE Washers

What goes into the Overall Score?

OWNER SURVEYS

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Washing performance

/ 5

Energy efficiency

/ 5

Water efficiency

/ 5

Gentleness

/ 5

Noise

/ 5

Vibration

/ 5

Color

/ 5

Claimed capacity (cu. ft.)

/ 5

Cycle time (min.)

/ 5

Height (in.)

/ 5

Width (in.)

/ 5

Depth (in.)

/ 5

About

The Samsung WA48J7770AW (Lowe's) is part of the Washing Machines test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Top-Load HE Washers models like the WA48J7770AW (Lowe's) are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Washing performance: How well it cleans prestained swatches in a representative test load of mixed cotton items using the machines most aggressive normal cycle. (We do not use special cycles or option buttons.)

Energy efficiency: Indicates the energy needed to heat the water, run the washer, and remove the water left in clothes after the spin cycle finishes.

Water efficiency: How much water is used per pound of clothing for our test load.

Brand Reliability & Satisfaction

#? in Reliability of all Top-Load HE Washer Brands

Did the brand perform consistently well over time?

PREDICTED RELIABILITY SCORE

/ 100

Predicted brand reliability scores are based on the likelihood of newly purchased top-load HE washers experiencing a problem, adjusted for extended warranty or service contract status and product usage, by the end of the 5th year of ownership. Higher scores mean better reliability. Ranked #? of 7

Would our members recommend this brand?

OWNER SATISFACTION SCORE

/ 100

Brand owner satisfaction scores are based on how likely owners are to recommend their top-load HE washer to their friends and family. Ranked #? of 7

Source: Consumer Reports' 2022, 2023, and 2024 Fall Surveys

Features & Specs

Style

Top-Load HE Washers

Exterior Dimensions

45 in. high , 27 in. wide

29 in. deep

Features

Stainless steel tub

Yes

Auto temp. control

Yes

Auto bleach dispenser

Yes

Auto detergent dispenser

Yes

Auto fabric softener dispenser

Yes

Extra rinse cycle

Deep Fill

End-of-cycle signal

Yes

Steam option

WiFi

Specs

Energy Star

Yes

Type

Top-load HE washers

Dimensions (in.)

45 x 27 x 29

Warranty (yrs.)

1 year

Water levels

Auto

Requires HE detergent

Yes

Samsung WA48J7770AW (Lowe's)

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