Which top load washer is the best? This debate is very common among consumers nowadays.
A lot of people have decided to go back to top load washers in the form of high-efficiency, no agitator models. Front loader washers popularity has taken a hit due to the maintenance required to eliminate mildew.
As I approach this topic, there are a few preliminary thoughts that come to mind.
Top Load Washer Considerations
My first thought is I would go with a Maytag because of where they are made and their history in the laundry business.
However, I constantly am hearing good things about LG laundry so I am going to dive into some research and more specifics before I conclude with my personal choice.
In an effort to narrow the field of comparison, I want to compare apples to apples, model to model. So let's look at these 2 models:
LG WT7200CW vs. Maytag MVWB835DW
Price:
The LG WT7200CW is usually priced slightly higher than the Maytag MVWB835DW.
(Goedeker's prices are subject to change at any time.)Similarities:
- Stainless Steel Tub
- Energy Star
- Special Stain Removal Cycle
- 5 Temperature Settings
- Digital Controls with Knob
- 10 Year Warranty on the Motor
Differences:
LG WT7200CW- 5.0 Capacity
- 8 Wash Cycles
- 14 Wash Options
- Forced Drain System
- 3 Soil Levels
- Made in South Korea
- 5.3 Capacity
- 11 Wash Cycles
- Deep Water Wash Override
- Sanitize Cycle removes 99.9% of bacteria
- 5 Soil Levels
- Made in the USA
Now that we have looked at the price and some similarities and differences, I want to mention reviews.
Top Load Washers Customer Reviews
After checking out reviews, I saw the usual. Good and bad Reviews for both products.
People love to vent online about a bad experience and there are also those that use online reviews as a way to justify their purchase.
With that being said, overall the LG-WT7200CW tends to rate higher but the Maytag-MVWB835DW gets high marks too.
If I am the consumer, where does that leave me?
Instinct was telling me to go with Maytag. Reviews, specs, and reliability were leaning me towards the LG.
Price was not a factor because they are so close in price.
Conclusion
In conclusion, I am going with the Maytag-MVWB835DW personally because of a few minor details.
It is made in America. That is good for the American economy but I like that fact because parts can easily be acquired if necessary.
Another detail that I like is that I feel like the controls are easier to use and decipher on Maytag washers than on LG washers.
