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Laundry can be a tedious task. All that sorting, loading, fluffing, and folding can be a drag. But when it comes to the dirty work the actual cleaning , an efficient washing machine can lighten your load for years to come. That is, if you choose the right one. Modern washers look sleek and high-tech, but not all are created equal. Some clean clothes better, others wash clothes more gently, some save energy while others are more likely to last. Here’s how to find the best washing machine for your budget and needs. Washers sell for around $500 t ...Read more

Washers sell for around $500 to $2,500, depending on the type, capacity, and features. At appliance stores, you’ll find multitasking machines that allow you to wash two loads at once, built-in pretreat features, and washers with a steam option, among many other options. Some even allow remote access, so you can control your washer with your smartphone.

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Top Load Agitator: Top load agitator models are traditional and still common even though they’ve been around for sixty years. When you open the lid, you'll see the long agitator in the middle, which is the main washing power. During a cycle, it swishes against the clothes to get them clean.

Advantages:

• The price points are low. These are the least expensive type of washing machine.
• They get the job done. The clothes will be clean and the cycles aren't too long.

Disadvantages:

• They use about three times the water and energy of a front load or high-efficiency model. They're the least environmentally friendly and will increase your energy and water bills.
• The action of the agitator is harder on your clothes than other options.
• You will struggle to get large single items like comforters or blankets into them.

Front Load: Front load washers are a great alternative. Instead of using an agitator to wash the clothes, front load washers depend on one article rubbing against another, so the cycle is gentler on clothes. They don’t use much water, only filling to just below the door. Large items will wash better in a front load, and they spin very fast, giving you a head start on the drying process.

Advantages:
• They use about 1/3 the water and energy of an agitator model, making them more environmentally (and utility bill) friendly.
• They can handle large items like blankets, comforters, and sleeping bags.
• They are gentle on your clothes.
• They are the most quiet.
• While they all have sophisticated control panels, don't be intimidated. You can always just select the cycle based on what you are putting in and hit start. The sensor and automation will handle the rest.

Disadvantages:
• Because they use very little water, they will struggle with very dirty or very smelly loads. No matter how sophisticated the automation and programming is, when the water is dirty, it’s dirty.
• Cycle times are long, up to 1.5 to 2 times longer than top loads.

Top Load Impeller: Top load impeller (or high efficiency) washers are the newest category of appliances. Rather than an agitator, they use an impeller at the bottom to swoosh the clothes back and forth, and the tub itself moves as part of the wash stroke.

Advantages:
• They are priced well.
• They can handle large loads like a front load, but have short cycle times like an agitator.
• Several models offer deep fill options, allowing you to add more water for larger or dirtier items.
• They are gentle on your clothes, similar to a front load.

Disadvantages
• They are loud. If you work from home near your laundry room, this is not a good option.
• Not all models can deep fill, so it's something to pay attention to when shopping. The most attractive models offer deep fill on all cycles, where others only offer one cycle with deep fill. Others have no ability to add water, so avoid these.

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