When it comes to laundry appliances, the decision between a front load and top load washer can be surprisingly nuanced. It's ...

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 ...

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.

Top load washers feature a vertical drum and allow you to load laundry through a lid on top. These models are often more affordable and user-friendly, making them a popular choice for many households.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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, ...