Top loading washing machine

Does your back hurt while washing or are you looking for a narrow machine because you have limited space? Then a top loading washing machine is probably for you! This type of washing machine is slightly higher and has the door on top, making it easier for you to reach the drum.

Best top loading washing machine of 2022

Whirlpool WTW7120HW8.7/10

$884.00

Whirlpool WTW4816FW8.6/10

$912.00

Samsung WA50M7450AW8.4/10

$719.00

What is a top loading washer

Top loading washing machines are a bit narrower than normal washing machines

Most of the washing machines you come across have the door at the front. This is called a front loading machine. A top loading washer has the door at the top, making it easier for you to load and unload your laundry.

Besides the location of the door, there are a number of other differences between front- and top-loaders. The size is one example. Top loading machines are slightly taller, but also a lot narrower than regular washing machines. This also immediately makes them have a relatively small drum. Top loaders have a width of 40 cm and a height of 90 cm. A front loader is about 60 cm wide and 85 cm high. As a result, the top loader takes up very little space in your home.

Top loaders are slightly higher than front loaders. This difference may seem small, but for people with back problems, this can make a lot of difference! Because the door is at the top of the washing machine, you don’t have to bend over as much when you take your laundry out of the drum.

However, you should note that because the door is at the top of the washing machine, you cannot put your dryer on top of a top loading machine.

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Best top loading washing machines of 2022

If you’re looking for the best top loading washing machine on the market right now, you’ve come to the right place! In the following list, you will find the best top loading models of 2022, carefully compiled by us. In making this selection, we have compared different top loaders based on factors such as:

The speed, sound level of centrifugation, energy class, all different wash programs and customer ratings. These top-loading models came out best in the test. Miele and AEG are known as two expert brands when it comes to washing machines, a guaranteed success! Is your new washing machine listed here?

8.7/10Whirlpool WTW7120HW

The Whirlpool WTW7120HW is the best dryer of September 2022!

The Whirlpool WTW7120HW is the perfect smart home enabled top load washer for your home. Watch the piles of laundry disappear quickly with the monster 5.3 cu. ft. maximum load capacity. It’s Energy Star Qualified, consuming only 263kWh of energy per year. The maximum spin speed of 850 RPM is plenty enough to rid your laundry of excess moisture so clothes spend less time in the tumble dryer or the clothesline. Have a go at the incredible 36 wash cycle options. Whirlpool exclusive features include the Load & Go™ dispenser, the Pretreat Station Plus, the Deep Water Wash Option, Adaptive Wash technology with Active Bloom™ wash action, EasyView™ full~width slow~close glass lid, Sanitize cycle with Oxi and much, much more.

$884.00

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8.6/10Whirlpool WTW4816FW

The Whirlpool WTW4816FWis a top load washer with a maximum capacity of 3.5 cu. ft., perfect for your everyday laundry needs. The yearly energy consumption is clocked at 274kWh per year and offers a total of 12 different wash cycles. The 700 RPM maximum spin speed allows enough moisture to be removed from the clothes at the end of the cycle while being gentle on your clothes. Enjoy features and special functions like Water Level Selection, Dual Action Spiral Agitator, White Porcelain Tub, Add~a~Garment, Quick Wash Cycle, and others when you bring this washing machine home. Proudly designed, engineered and assembled in the U.S.A.

$912.00

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8.4/10Samsung WA50M7450AW

The Samsung WA50M7450AW is a top load washer featuring a maximum load capacity of 5.0 cu. ft. It uses just 165kWh of energy per year while delivering a maximum spin speed of 800 RPM. Experience the choice of 11 special wash cycles, each dedicated to different kinds of laundry. Enjoy exclusive Samsung’s technology like the VRT Plus™ technology which reduces vibration for quieter washing. Self Clean keeps your washer and tub clean and reminds you to run it every 20 washes. The Diamond Drum design takes care of fabrics for extended clothing life. The EZ Drawer dispenses detergent, bleach, or fabric softener at the proper time during the cycle. Enjoy all these plus more with the Samsung WA50M7450AW.

$719.00

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8.2/10Maytag MVWC465HW

The Maytag MVWC465HW is a large capacity top load washer capable of handling up to 3.8. cu. ft. of laundry. It consumes just 254kWh of energy per year while delivering the most powerful cleaning in its class. The 12 wash cycle options give you a variety of choices from small loads to bulky items. Utilize this machine’s power with the PowerWash cycle, paired with the Maytag PowerWash agitator, to deliver robust cleaning actions needed to eliminate tough dirt. Incredible features like the Deep Water Wash option, Auto Sensing option (adaptive fill), Deep Rinse option, and much more are packed into this washing machine.

$736.00

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8.1/10Amana NTW4516FW

Amana NTW4516FW is the top load washer you need. The ample 3.5 cu. ft. maximum capacity is perfect to take on your daily laundry needs. Clean clothes while saving money because this machine only uses 162kWH of energy per year. The maximum spin speed of 680 RPM ensures extra moisture is removed from fabric at the end of the cycle so drying time will be faster. Avoid complicated choices with 8 wash cycles. Enjoy the dedicated delicates cycle or the deep~water wash option. This washer delivers a thorough clean with its dual action agitator. The porcelain tub is designed to help prevent snags on your clothes. The Amana washers are proudly designed, engineered and assembled in the U.S.A.

$987.00

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Buying a top loading washing machine: what to look for

There are far fewer top loading washing machines available than front loading ones. Your choice in this regard is therefore not very large. Nevertheless, there are always a number of models on the market that you should choose from. What exactly is important when choosing the right top loader for your household? Then see below.

Filling Weight

The more fill weight a washing machine has, the more laundry will fit in the drum. For this reason, the fill weight is also called the washing capacity of the washing machine. Because top-loading models are a lot narrower, they also have only a small drum. Most top loaders have a 6 kg capacity. Some top-loading washing machines have a capacity of 7 kg. How much fill weight you need depends on several factors. The size of your household plays a very big role in this.

In general, it is recommended that a household with 1 or 2 people should get a washing machine with a capacity of 6 or 7 kg. Are you considering a top loading machine, but your household has more than 2 people? Then we recommend that you still look at front loading washing machines, these often have a washing capacity of more than 7 kg. It’s important that the amount of wash weight corresponds to the size of your household, otherwise you’ll be using your washing machines very frequently and that will cost you unnecessary amounts of water and energy.

Energy class

Energy class is also known as energy label. This indicates how economically a washing machine uses electricity. To be considered an “energy efficient washing machine,” the appliance must be energy class A, B or C. Unfortunately, most top loading models have energy class D or F. However, for the environmentally conscious people and the people who like to keep their energy bills low, there are top loading machines on the market that have energy class C, but the prices of these machines are slightly higher. However, you’ll often make up for this in the long run, because these energy-efficient washing machines cost you much less in consumption.

RPM

The spin speed of a washing machine indicates how many rounds the drum turns per minute while spinning. The faster the spin is, the drier your laundry will come out of the washer. If you want your laundry to be as dry as possible, you need a 1600 rpm washing machine. However, there is no top-loading washing machine that reaches this RPM. Most top loading models make 1200 rpm (rounds per minute), and some 1300 rpm. At 1200 rpm, your laundry will get dry enough so that you can hang it up. At 1300 rpm, it will be just a little bit drier.

Noise level

A washing machine’s spin cycle can be quite noisy. If you want to know how loud your new washing machine is, look at its noise level. This indicates in decibels (dB) how much noise the top loader produces when it is at its loudest – when the centrifuge is on. 78 dB or more is considered loud, 74 dB to 77 dB is considered normal, 72 dB and 73 dB is considered quiet, and 71 dB and less is considered extra quiet. A top-loading washing machine can fall under any noise level.

Washing programs

There are an increasing number of different wash programs for all kinds of items and laundry. Depending on what’s hanging in your closet, you may need such specific wash programs. Think of special wash programs for down, jeans, shirts, sportswear or in connection with allergies.

Ease of use

Washing machines seem to be offering more and more options by the day to make it easier for us to wash. For a top loading washing machine, you can think of features such as a load sensor, residual time indicator, start delay and add laundry in between. Could these features help you with your laundry? Then choose a top loader that has these options.

Pros and cons of top loading washing machines

For some, a top loading washer is perfect, yet for others there are some drawbacks to this type of washing machine. We have discussed all the pros and cons of top loading models in this article. In conclusion, we would like to summarize it once again for you in the following 2 rows.

Pros

A top loading washing machine is a small machine and takes up less space. They are only 40 cm wide.
The top loading model is higher and the filler opening is on top, which makes it easier to reach the drum and less bending over.
Top loading models have a 6kg or 7kg fill weight, and are therefore perfect for a small household with 1 or 2 people.

Cons

Most washing machines sold are front loaders. This leaves you with fewer options if you have your sights set on a top loading washing machine.
You have fewer options in terms of fill weight, the wash capacity of this type of washing machine is up to 7 kg.
Because the fill opening is on top, you can’t put a dryer on top of it.
Top loading models often have a lower speed, usually with only 1200 rpm, sometimes 1300 rpm.
Top loader models are not the most energy efficient. Energy class A and B do not exist, energy class C does.