Top-load HE washers. Ratings (as of August 2018) For the latest ratings and information, visit ConsumerReports.org LG WT7600HWA LG WT7500CW

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1 For the latest ratings and information, visit ConsumerReports.org Top-load HE washers Test LG WT7600HWA LG WT7500CW LG WT7700HVA LG WT7200CW LG WT1901CK LG WT1150CW $Best Buy Kenmore Elite LG WT1501CW 74 $Best Buy LG WT901CW Kenmore Elite Whirlpool WTW8700EC Kenmore GE GTW810SSJWS Kenmore Kenmore Whirlpool WTW8500DW Kenmore Maytag MVWB5DW Samsung ActiveWash WA54M8750AV Whirlpool WTW8000DW

2 Top-load HE washers and Test Test 68 Whirlpool WTW8040DW (Lowe s) Samsung WA50M7450AW Maytag MVWB Samsung ActiveWash WA52M7750AW Whirlpool WTW7500GW Kenmore Elite Samsung ActiveWash WA52M8650AW Whirlpool WTW7040DW (Lowe s) Whirlpool WTW7000DW Samsung WA45M7050AW Maytag MVWX655DW GE GTW680BSJWS GE GTW750CSLWS Whirlpool WTW5000DW Kenmore Whirlpool WTW4950HW Whirlpool WTW4850HW Fisher & Paykel Aqua Smart WL4027P Fisher & Paykel Aqua Smart WL4027G Samsung WA40J3000AW

3 icons are based on estimated breakage rates for newly purchased washing machines, not under service contract, within the first five years of ownership. icons are based on a proportion of members who are extremely likely to recommend their clothes dryer to their friends and family. This reflects the degree of color change to swatches of fabric that were included in an 8-pound test load of mixed cotton items using the machines most aggressive normal cycle. (We do not use special cycle or option buttons.) Energy efficiency This is based on the energy needed to heat the water for 8-pound loads using a warm wash and cold rinse. We consider both gas and electric water heaters, and include electricity needed to run the washer and energy needed for drying. Washers that extract more water are d higher. Water efficiency This denotes how much water it took to wash our 8-pound load. On models that didn t set the fill level automatically, we used the lowest fill setting that sufficed for the 8-pound load. We than calculated water used per pound of clothing. Models that earned lower s for gentleness are more likely to treat your clothes roughly, causing wear and tear. is the users judgment of the annoyance of a model s sound. Reflects usage on a suspended wooden floor. Claimed capacity Capacity as claimed by the manufacturer. Cycle time Our measurements of the time, rounded to the nearest five minutes, to complete the most aggresive normal cycle with our 8 lb. load. (We do not use special cycle or option option buttons. Height The exterior height of the dryer, rounded up to the nearest inch. Width The exterior width of the dyrer, rounded up to the nearest inch. Depth The exterior depth of the dryer, rounded up to the nearest inch. The measurement is performed with the door closed. Be sure to allow a few extra inches of clearance in the rear for the vent duct if needed. (#S ) Reprinted with permission from ConsumerReports.org 2018 Consumer Reports. This reprint does not imply an endorsement or sponsorship of any product, service, company, or organization. Consumer Reports is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping consumers make informed choices about products, services, and safety. For complete reviews, articles, tips, and recommendations go to or call to subscribe. Do not edit or alter this reprint in any fashion. Reproductions are not permitted.

4 For the latest ratings and information, visit ConsumerReports.org Front-load washers Test LG WM9000HVA LG WM5000HWA LG 1 Signature WM9500HKA LG WM5005HKA LG WM4370HWA LG WM3997HWA LG WM3670HWA $Best Buy LG WM3270CW Maytag MHW8200FW Maytag MHW5500FW LG WM3770HWA $Best Buy Samsung WF50K7500AW Samsung FlexWash WV60M9900AV Samsung WF45K6500AW Electrolux EFLS627UTT N/A N/A Maytag MHW3505FW LG WM8100HWA Kenmore Elite Electrolux EFLS527UIW N/A N/A Kenmore Elite

5 Front-load washers Test 81 Kenmore Elite Samsung WF42H5200AW Samsung WF42H5000AW Kenmore Elite Kenmore Elite Kenmore Elite Kenmore Elite N/A N/A Samsung FlexWash WV55M9600AW Samsung WF45M5500AW Whirlpool WFW75HEFW Kenmore Kenmore Whirlpool WFW92HEFW Whirlpool WFW85HEFW Whirlpool WFW8540FW (Lowe s) Kenmore Samsung WF45N5300AV Whirlpool WFW7590FW Electrolux EFLS517SIW Electrolux EFLS617SIW Kenmore

6 Front-load washers Test 67 Electrolux EFLW427UIW N/A N/A GE GFW450SSMWW GE GFW450SPMDG GE GFW430SSMWW GE GFW480SSKWW GE GFW490RSKWW Electrolux EFLW417SIW Electrolux EFLW317TIW This washer is several inches wider and deeper than most other washers. icons are based on estimated breakage rates for newly purchased washing machines, not under service contract, within the first five years of ownership. icons are based on a proportion of members who are extremely likely to recommend their clothes dryer to their friends and family. This reflects the degree of color change to swatches of fabric that were included in an 8-pound test load of mixed cotton items using the machines most aggressive normal cycle. (We do not use special cycle or option buttons.) Energy efficiency This is based on the energy needed to heat the water for 8-pound loads using a warm wash and cold rinse. We consider both gas and electric water heaters, and include electricity needed to run the washer and energy needed for drying. Washers that extract more water are d higher. Water efficiency This denotes how much water it took to wash our 8-pound load. On models that didn t set the fill level automatically, we used the lowest fill setting that sufficed for the 8-pound load. We than calculated water used per pound of clothing. Models that earned lower s for gentleness are more likely to treat your clothes roughly, causing wear and tear. is the users judgment of the annoyance of a model s sound. Reflects usage on a suspended wooden floor. Claimed capacity Capacity as claimed by the manufacturer. Cycle time Our measurements of the time, rounded to the nearest five minutes, to complete the most aggresive normal cycle with our 8 lb. load. (We do not use special cycle or option option buttons. Height The exterior height of the dryer, rounded up to the nearest inch. Width The exterior width of the dyrer, rounded up to the nearest inch. Depth The exterior depth of the dryer, rounded up to the nearest inch. The measurement is performed with the door closed. Be sure to allow a few extra inches of clearance in the rear for the vent duct if needed. (#S ) Reprinted with permission from ConsumerReports.org 2018 Consumer Reports. This reprint does not imply an endorsement or sponsorship of any product, service, company, or organization. Consumer Reports is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping consumers make informed choices about products, services, and safety. For complete reviews, articles, tips, and recommendations go to or call to subscribe. Do not edit or alter this reprint in any fashion. Reproductions are not permitted.