Best Washer Recommendations from Reddit Comments

Speed Queen

• Pros:
  • Long-lasting: "We bought a Speed Queen set a few months ago and couldn’t be happier. They do a great job and are supposed to last 25 years."
  • Analog controls: "Speed Queen with analog controls. There is no need to look beyond this."
• Cons:
  • Hard agitation: "Great if you prioritize ridiculously hard agitation over your clothes lasting as long as they should."
  • Top loader design: "Speed Queen’s great, if you want a top loader."

Maytag

• Pros:
  • Durability: "These old Maytags run forever and there are a lot of analog replacement parts to swap out."

Miele

• Pros:
  • Reliability: "My parents have had Miele washers and dryers for 30 years and they're excellent workhorses."
  • Well-made: "I vote for Miele. They are, expensive but they are long-lasting and so well made."
• Cons:
  • High price: "I replaced it with a Miele and I’m so happy. They are pricey though."

LG

• Pros:
  • Front loader: "LG front load washer are the best."
  • Reliability: "My stepmom has an LG washer and dryer that are 20 years old...still running."
• Cons:
  • Issues: "My previous LG was crap and I absolutely hated it."

Bosch

• Pros:
  • Quality: "I wish Bosch/siemens had a bigGEr footprint in the US. Their washers are incredibly good."
• Cons:
  • Availability: "Their washers are incredibly good and a fair bit cheaper than Miele. My home in the UK is entirely Bosch/Siemens."

Whirlpool

• Pros:
  • Long-lasting: "We still have our front loading Whirlpools which have lasted for nearly 20 years."

GE

• Pros:
  • Quality: "GE is my shit"
• Cons:
  • Issues: "Stay away from GE. Too many problems and trying to GEt warranty work from them is most difficult and frustrating."

Electrolux

• Pros:
  • Efficiency: "I replaced it with an Electrolux and I’m so happy."
• Cons:
  • Issues: "Note: I had the Electrolux."

Hotpoint

• Pros:
  • Affordable: "My stepmom has an LG washer and dryer that are 20 years old...still running."

Danby

• Pros:
  • Functionality: "Danby. They aren't fancy, but they work and they last"

Remember to check for specific needs such as price, durability, design, and features when choosing a washer.