Quick Look At Front Load Vs. Top Load Washers. The different washer styles describe where you load the laundry into the machines. A top load washer has a lid that opens on top, allowing you to ...

Several brands now also sell one-piece, standard-size 27-inch wash towers, with a front-load washer on the bottom, a dryer on the top, and the control panel for both in the center.

The best and worst agitator top-loaders from CR’s tests. Washers from LG and Samsung rise to the top; models from Kenmore, Insignia, and Midea rank lowest.

When it comes to picking a washing machine, the choice often boils down to two main types: top load or front load. Bot ...

Consumer Reports’ tests have found that top-load agitator washers are cheaper to operate and can wash clothes faster than other types of washing machines. But they don’t offer the best washing ...

As a group, top-load agitator washers tend to be noisier than HE top-loaders or front-loaders. That’s not a big deal if your washer is tucked away in a basement, but it can test your patience if ...

Not as good at cleaning — Like-for-like, a top load washer is generally not as effective at shifting stains vs a front load. However, this doesn’t take the pre-soaking factor into consideration.

For example, a Roper 3.4 cubic foot top loading washer sells at Lowes for $299. A Samsung 3.6 cubic foot 3 Series front loader sells for $599. However, ...