At a Glance:
Best Overall: GE® 4.2 Cu. Ft. White Top Load Washer
Best Budget: Hotpoint® 3.8 Cu. Ft. White Top Load Washer
Best Splurge: Speed Queen® TR7 3.2 Cu. Ft. White Top Load Washer
Best Top Load Washer with Agitator: Whirlpool® 4.7 Cu. Ft. White Top Load Washer
Best Top Load Washer Without Agitator: GE® 4.6 Cu. Ft. White Top Load Washer
Laundry, like many household chores, can be tedious and time-consuming. The chore can be made that much more bearable through the use of a high-performance, reliable laundry appliance. The top load washer is a machine that is used to clean clothes by submerging them in water filled with a detergent. These washers are typically less expensive to install, use, and repair when compared to other washing machine types. Top load washers are an affordable option for families of all sizes, ranging from $400 to $1,200 - depending on the size of your family and your need for advanced features. Our appliance experts at Plaza Appliance Mart have selected the top 5 best top load washers for you to consider for your home.
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Best Overall: GE® 4.2 Cu. Ft. White Top Load Washer (GTW525ACPWB)
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What is the best top load washer on the market? You might be wondering why GE's latest top load washer is so much better than any other. The GE® 4.2 Cu. Ft White Top Load Washer has 5 water level selections to use as much or as little water as you need, an Extra Rinse option that rinses your clothes with a small amount of extra water, and a stainless steel tub that can accommodate any load of laundry. Its large capacity for big loads will surpass any needs, but also its extra rinse option ensures that no spots are left behind. This large capacity top load washing machine has every feature to keep your clothes looking their best. GE's newest top load washer is the perfect size for any household.
Top Features:
- 5-year/10-year/Lifetime Limited Warranty
- Deep Clean Cycle
- Stainless Steel Hoses Included
- Heavy Duty Agitator
Best Budget: Hotpoint® 3.8 Cu. Ft. White Top Load Washer (HTW240ASKWS)
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Helping you find the best budget top load washer is our specialty. Hotpoint® 3.8 Cu. Ft. White Top Load Washer has everything you need in a top loading washing machine for your clothes, including stainless steel baskets that resist rust and won’t chip, peel or snag clothing with its long-lasting stainless steel finish. Find out how powerful Heavy Duty Agitator features at this top loading washing machine review will give your laundry a thorough clean every time without displacement of any fabric in a cycle which can occur in slightly smaller models at this exact size because of their lack of heftier agitation power from the large agitators found inside these devices, thus delivering an immaculate clean!
Top Features:
- PreciseFill with the option of 4 water level selections
- 700 RPM spin speed
- Stainless steel basket
Best Splurge: Speed Queen® TR7 3.2 Cu. Ft. White Top Load Washer (TR7003WN)
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Built like no other with a warranty that matches, the Speed Queen top load washer is durably constructed using premium materials for long-lasting reliability and superior wash results. A Speed Queen prevents mold and mildew. It’s clothing cleaned to perfection, with less bulk than other top load washers. This American-made washer has two spinner baskets that can spin three times faster than any other leading machine on the market, leaving clothes hardly damp without having to re-cycle them through the wash again. With an agitator, you won’t need fabric softener anymore because ours is wrapped in a Teflon layer that provides up to 100% more protection for your delicate fabrics.
Top Features:
- Full Tub Wash & Rinse
- Speed Queen Perfect Wash™ system
- Solid Mount Suspension System
- Durable Stainless Steel Tub
Best Top Load Washer with Agitator: Whirlpool® 4.7 Cu. Ft. White Top Load Washer (WTW5105HW)
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The Whirlpool top load washer is our pick for the best top load washer with an agitator. With features including a built-in faucet and pretreat brush, it offers versatile washing options to help speed up laundry day. It also comes with two-way wash action for deep yet gentle clean, plus a Quick Wash cycle that can handle small loads of lightly soiled clothes without filling up the machine!
Top Features:
- Pretreat Station
- Adaptive Wash technology with Active Bloom™ wash action
- Two-Way Wash Action Agitator
- EasyView™ full-width slow-close glass lid
- Sanitize cycle with Oxi
- 750 RPM spin speed
Best Top Load Washer Without Agitator: GE® 4.6 Cu. Ft. White Top Load Washer (GTW500ASNWS)
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Are you tired of clothes that just won't get clean? Do you ask yourself how it's possible that your laundry machine still can't get the detergent and other stuff out of your whites and colors alike after a cycle? The GE® 4.6 Cu. Ft. White Top Load Washer is the answer to your problem! Get an incredibly clean wash with this heavy-duty, top load washing machine capable of cleaning 4 massive loads in one go! With Deep Rinse technology, bubbles will be made to scrub clothes even deeper than other washers so they'll come out cleaner than ever before. Achieve perfect cleansing for whites or colors with the 2nd Rinse option; we guarantee not a single speck of detergent or additive will escape
Top Features:
- Stain PreTreat
- Deep Clean Cycle
- Deep Fill
- Speed Wash
- Deep Rinse
- 2nd Rinse
- Efficient Infuser
- ENERGY STAR® Qualified
Top Load Washer FAQ
How to use a top load washer?
Top load washers are one of the most popular types on the market these days, but many people don't know how to use top load washers the best way. Follow these top tips for top load washing machine usage to make sure you're getting top performance!
- Wash small loads - Machines do not operate as well when they are overloaded. You'll see lower temperatures and less time in cycles with large amounts of washables. It's also easier for items like spandex fabric items to tangle together and cause damage like running colors together or tearing seams out.
- Put in the right amount of detergent - This is probably one of the top top load washer usage tips for top load washing machines that most people don't follow! How much laundry detergent you use depends on several factors: machine size, type of fabric and how dirty your laundry is. Generally top load washer usage guidelines recommend 1 tbsp. of detergent for top load washing machines, but experiment with using less to see how it works best with your top load washers.
- Use the right cycle - Using the wrong washing machine cycle will damage your top load washing machine, so be sure to use the best top loading washer cycle for your top load washers! Make sure you use the top load washing machine cycle recommended on the fabric care label. You may need to make a separate hot water wash if the top load washer usage guidelines don't recommend cold water.
- Use cooler temperatures and shorter spray times - To prevent top loading washer usage damage and fading, be sure to use cooler top load washing machine temperatures and shorter top load washer spray times.
How much water does a top loader washing machine use?
A top load washer typically uses about 40-50 gallons of water per cycle
What are the advantages of top loading washing machine?
The advantages of top-loading washing machines include easy loading and unloading, the ability to add laundry during the cycle, and faster wash cycles compared to front-loading models.
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Top load washers are a top choice for American households because of their affordability and efficiency. When you need to find the best top load washer, it’s important to consider your family size and whether or not features such as Wi-Fi connectivity and high energy efficiency would be beneficial in your home. To make the process easier, we recommend talking with an appliance expert at Plaza Appliance Mart who can help guide you through top appliances stores in Charlotte, NC that offer top load washers! Call us today or visit one our 4 showroom locations in the Mecklenburg County area.
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