Best Washing Machines of 2021, According to Cleaning Appliance Experts

Washing machines have gotten very fancy (and very pricey) in the last few years, and shopping for your perfect match can be overwhelming. Enter the Good Housekeeping Institute Home Appliances and Cleaning Products Lab experts, who have decades of testing under their belts and know the best models to consider in 2021. When we test washing machines, we evaluate them on the regular, heavy duty and delicate cycles for how well they clean and remove stains, how much energy and water they consume, and how gentle they are on fabric.
We also test specialty cycles like bulky bedding and quick or speed wash to see if they perform up to our expectations. If there’s a sanitizing cycle, we confirm the machine reaches a high enough temperature for the required amount of time to adequately kill germs on fabrics. We also test each model’s control panel for intuitiveness, how responsive it is and how easy it is to use. We even check how easy it is to open and close the door, and how easy it is to load and unload big and small laundry bundles into the machine. Let;s exploce Best Washing Machines of 2021, According to Cleaning Appliance Experts below.

Best Washing Machines of 2021, According to Cleaning Appliance Experts

UltraFresh Front Load Washer with OdorBlock

One of the biggest consumer complaints about front loading washing machines is the musty smell that develops when water puddles inside. This new GE washer has a venting option that automatically dries the inside of the machine and the door seal when your laundry is done. The machine pulls in outside air to dry the interior while the drum spins intermittently. And the door gasket, dispenser drawer and other internal components are treated with Microban, an additive to help keep mold at bay. In our tests, the drum and door seal were bone dry after a full vent cycle.
We found the wash cycles speedy and very effective, impressively cleaning our cotton and polyester test stain swatches in warm and cold water. Even the quick wash removed a set in stain in just 20 minutes. This washer is packed with features, including SmartDispense bulk dispensing. All you do is select the cycle and the washer automatically adds the correct amount of detergent. It holds up to 50 ounces of liquid detergent and is a cinch to fill without spilling. Other extras include steam cycles, Wifi connectivity, and a 1 step wash and dry option that washes and air dries a small load overnight and Capacity: 5 cubic feet.

Top Load Washer with Steam and Acela Wash

Kenmore washers are solid performers in GH Cleaning Lab tests and this one doesn’t sacrifice high end features for its affordable price tag, making it our best value pick. This model is an updated version of one we previously tested and offers steam for better stain removal and sanitizing, an Acela or speed wash to clean clothes in under 30 minutes, and nice extras like delay wash and presoak options, too. Here, you’ll find 14 cycles and multiple temperature, spin speed, and soil level choices for a truly custom wash experience.
This machine doesn’t have an agitator, so even at this price you’ll have no issues washing comforters, sleeping bags or any bulky item. What you won’t find is Wifi connectivity or the ability to monitor or control it via your smart phone or personal assistant, but that’s the only extra we could think of that it doesn’t have. Plus, choosing it in the white version shown here will save you $100 over the silver metallic color and Capacity: 5.2 cubic feet. That is once of Best Washing Machines of 2021, According to Cleaning Appliance Experts.

WashTower with Center Control

Just launching into the market, LG’s new WashTower gives those short on space and short in height something to be excited about. Sure, all front load washer and dryers can be stacked to install in a closet, bathroom or wherever space it tight, but LG went a step further. By placing the controls for both appliances in the center, short folks no longer have to stretch to see and set the dryer cycles.
But that’s not all. Built in sensors use AI technology to detect fabric texture and load size to customize the washing and drying cycles for better fabric care and speed cycles make quick work of large loads. Paired with the LG ThinQ app, you can set and monitor both appliances and the washer can even alert the dryer to the type of load coming its way. While we haven’t yet tested this new pair, LG washers and dryers always do well in GH Cleaning Lab tests and we’re looking forward to giving this new one a spin very soon, Washer Capacity: 4.5 cubic feet and Dryer Capacity: 7.4 cubic feet.