Washing Machines

Samsung WA51A5505AW

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This Samsung top-load agitator washing machine scored very good overall and

Is Energy Star qualified
Auto temp. control
Auto detergent dispenser
Auto fabric softener dispenser
End of cycle signal
Rotary dial
Stainless-steel tub
Manufacturer recommends low-sudsing detergent
Comes with a 1 year warranty

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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 Agitator 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 WA51A5505AW is part of the Washing Machines test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Top-Load Agitator Washers models like the WA51A5505AW 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 Agitator 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 agitator 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 12

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 agitator washer to their friends and family. Ranked #? of 12

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

Features & Specs

Style

Top-Load Agitator 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

Yes

Deep Fill

Yes

End-of-cycle signal

Yes

Steam option

WiFi

Yes

Specs

Energy Star

Yes

Type

top-load agitator

Dimensions (in.)

45 x 27 x 29

Warranty (yrs.)

Water levels

Auto

Requires HE detergent

Yes

Samsung WA51A5505AW

CR Expert Take

Overall Score

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