Top Rated Top Load Washers | Washer Review

Are you in the market for a new top load washing machine? In this video, we review 3 of our top rated washers.
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VIDEO CHAPTERS
0:00:00 Best Selling Top Load Washers
0:00:11 Speed Queen Top Load Washer (TR5003)
0:01:46 LG Top Load Washer (WT7800)
0:03:43 Maytag Top Load Washer (MVW6230)
All About Top Load Washers:
The easiest way to distinguish a top-load washer from a front-load washer is by the placement of the door. The top-load door sits on the top of the washing machine and opens to a large tub with either an agitator or an impeller inside. An agitator is a vertical post in the center of the washer tub which twists back and forth so that clothes can rub against it, allowing dirt and stains to break apart easily.
An impeller is a newer feature seen in top-load washers and replaces the agitator with low-profile rotating discs at the bottom. The impeller provides more space for larger loads while spinning the clothes in a way that allows them to rub together to clean.
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[@knuftobor]

I want the best, not the top selling.

[@dregenius]

The best top load washer is one that fell on its side. 😂 In all seriousness though, you really do want a front loader. Every single testing organization has found them to clean better and save *literally thousands* in dryer energy costs because of their better ability to balance and spin faster.

[@francismolina4439]

I’ve had this washer/dryer set for 8 years now, no issues, no problems ever! I love it!

[@Donsappliances]

Glad to hear that this laundry set has worked out for you!

[@gamerwhiz6847]

The Speed Queen?

[@Leenightwolf]

​@@Donsapplianceswell that speed queen washer doesn't have No transmission at all because it only has a drive shaft and a pulley and a motor that rotates back and forth by a drive belt.

[@keithfreitas2983]

My 40+ year old Maytag washer, the dryer is still working, motor froze so I bought another Maytag top loader 4.8 no agitator figuring it would last another 40 years. Well after 5 washes, 2 days, oil started leaking with the smell of a burning motor. Finally got a tech out after 2 weeks and the recommendations where replace at the same price, repair, quickest to get up and running or get a refund. Opted for a refund which will take several weeks and pickup the MayTag. When I got the approval for the refund, I went to the Appliance store and purchased a Speed Queen TR5003WN which was delivered the same day.

[@user-sm2wu2fb4u]

ya there nice looking in the store but are they going to last like an old school washer?

[@zippyeasy5808]

I have the lg washer he reviewed. 5 years later and no issues at all. I must be lucky.

[@Donsappliances]

We are so happy to hear you've enjoyed your LG washer! Consider subscribing to our channel for more appliance-related content.

[@mechanicallycreative9788]

Good to see I made the right choice. Middle of the road tends to be the best value.

[@Donsappliances]

Thanks for the comment! Middle road is typically the best value for sure! Not too expensive, but also clean clothes well.

[@mechanicallycreative9788]

@@Donsappliances I guess just running from Samsung is half the battle, haha.

[@garden0fstone736]

@@mechanicallycreative9788 was just about to get a Samsung and it showed up completely fd up still in packaging, I canceled and went with cheap agitator lg

[@mechanicallycreative9788]

@@garden0fstone736 Samsungs are trash. You saved yourself from a mistake

[@garden0fstone736]

@@mechanicallycreative9788 yeah I think I made out okay, was willing to still take Samsung with deng on back then they unpack it in my driveway and the whole thing was mangled. Crazy how someone said yeah let’s ship that out and expect their business

[@hadlee189]

I currently have a Maytag large capacity top load washer, but without an Agitator. I have had this unit for 12 years, but I'm currently looking for a new washer. I like the large capacity washer, but I want an Agitator this time. I find that washers without agitators have a problem with the heavy bedding pulling to one side of the washer, & stopping.

[@Donsappliances]

Hello! The loads are more likely to become unbalanced in a washer without an agitator. Agitator washers will clean your laundry better. The main difference is you will lose that space, and agitator washers aren't as gentle on your clothes/bedding. We also have a video on this if you want to know more: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2qun5ahoK58atk

[@hadlee189]

@Chavabodhi I'm the same as you are...I have had a Maytag for about 12 years, & ready to buy a new Washer & Dryer. But this time I want a Washer with an Agitator. I'm still looking!

[@schnaussnortheastfloridafu8574]

Fix your old ones unless you buy a speedqueen. Maytag agitator model has plastic transmission and breaks all the time. Should have fixed the old Maytag.

[@ricknicholson5894]

We have a 5.8 cubic foot top loading LG machine, so a little larger (deeper) than the machine here. For shorter people not being able to reach the bottom is a real thing. I bought my wife a small stand about 6 - 8 inches high which she keeps beside the washer - problem solved. By the way, the Maytag warranty that sounds good only covers the motor, not the transmission. We threw out a five year old machine that looked brand new because the repair was too costly. Maytag agrees with me, their transmissions are crap. The proof they know their transmissions are crap is in the fact they won't warranty it. Why warranty something you know has a high rate of repair.

[@Donsappliances]

Thanks for sharing, Rick! Here at Don's Appliances, we have our own in-house 5 year warranty program that covers everything except cosmetic. Consider shopping with an independent retailer rather than a big box, sometimes you will have better customer service and additional options when your appliances break. Please let us know if you have any additional questions!

[@donaldstanfield3486]

I will take the Speed Oueen Toploader Machine with the agitator over the LG Machine with no agitator any day. That old school Washing Machine design with the agitator was and still is the best.

[@Donsappliances]

Donald, the machines with agitators do clean clothes better! It really comes down to preference depending on what you're washing.

[@JoeyDadawg]

We had the speed queen in Afghanistan on base. If it can handle Afghanistan it can handle my laundry 😂

[@Donsappliances]

@@JoeyDadawg We're glad to hear you enjoyed the Speed Queen top load! Thank you for your service!

[@cherilynwilliams]

I have an LG that I have had for 8 months and I’m already having problems with it. I will never buy a LG ever again. I’m thinking of purchasing the speed queen. I like the old school washing machines that would last 15 to 20 years without any major repairs.

[@gamerwhiz6847]

What about the Maytag?

[@MsBiz888]

I am shopping for Bosch washing machine at the moment because I don't like our Whirlpool Top Load NON agitator. We always watch our clothes or blankets sitting on top of the water hardly moving while the machine is agitating. We can't see why would that even works. Our technician with 45 years experience who came to fix our washing machine said, all the LG, Whirlpool etc are in his own words "shitty appliances". He said that's all he does is repair them. He said Maytag used to have good reputation but no longer as it belongs now to Whirlpool. He said next time to buy Bosch appliances. They hardly need any repairs. They are only $100-$200 or more but they are tougher and well made. I am currently looking for Bosch Top Load with Agitator large.

[@Donsappliances]

Hello! Thank you for your comment. Washing machines with agitators are going to wash clothes better in general. A machine with no agitator won't get items as clean, but it will be more delicate on clothing, bedding, etc. As for which brands are more reliable, it really depends on the unit. Even units from brands like Bosch, or Maytag, can end up needing repairs.

[@randothecomando]

I just bought an LG top load and it looks really nice. But I plan to return it, because at low resolutions it shakes pretty bad and I can feel my floor vibrate. I'm wondering if the large drums are not a great thing to have in a house with a wooden floor over a crawl space.

[@Donsappliances]

You could also get a rubber mat to lay under the washer to help with the vibration. Make sure you aren't overloading the washer either, as this can throw the drum off balance making it vibrate more.

[@randothecomando]

@@Donsappliances thanks for the response. The first two loads were pretty small, 3 pairs of jeans shorts and 10 T-shirts. The second load was all baby clothes. Both are reasonable, between small and medium loads, considering how large the drum is. I hate to return it, because it's nice, but the shaking is uncomfortable being next to my water heater.

[@Donsappliances]

@@randothecomando you might want to reach out to where you purchased it or contact a service repair man.

[@Rob-ob3sh]

I have an LG Tv LoL. Just bought the speedqueen TR5. But it’s sold in Canada with the name Huebsch

[@Donsappliances]

Rob, that's interesting! Speed Queen and Huebsch are both manufactured by the same company!

[@Rob-ob3sh]

The speed queen not a big seller in Canada due to the price tag so I was told they stuck the Huebsch name tag on to sell at a lower price but still the most expensive from all the washers I looked at

[@Rob-ob3sh]

Look up Alliance Laundry systems

[@elevatorproductionsbymaxpassa]

I would prefer the Speed Queen washing machine with the agitator.

[@Donsappliances]

The Speed Queen top-load washer is definitely a good choice!

[@catdillon8829]

Is it HE? I don’t like not being able to control how much water fills. Just a good basic washer don’t need extras.

[@brucecyoung]

You want the TC500

[@Nicole-yv4zr]

I have the Maytag but larger capacity. It has a mind of its own… like sometimes it like to add water sometimes it doesn’t … also it doesn’t rotate my clothes at all. I got a lemon :(

[@Donsappliances]

This could be something related to your water pressure not being strong enough, or you might want to double check that there's no leaks in your water line (and that it is hooked up properly). If you overload the washer, this will cause the wash bin not to spin. Hopefully this helps!

[@tiatabor6620]

What does it mean that you need a special detergent for the Maytag ?

[@Donsappliances]

Maytag recommends using Swash laundry detergent, but it is certainly not required. It's just a detergent designed to prevent overpouring, and it is a highly concentrated formula. In general you only want to use about 2 tablespoons of detergent.

[@psfgtech]

Speed Queen bi$$$, but great. I just bought the MayTag you showed, i hope it works

[@Donsappliances]

Maytag is great!

[@apAvocado]

Plug the power cord into a surge protector. Lightening storms and power outages will fry the motherboard. That’s what happened to me. I ended up with an LG top load washer (it’s plugged into a power surge protector).

[@Bigwilli38834]

GET Lg3D best I've ever owned. Kick ass. Wifi ready can work from my phone. From settings. Stopping, starting, any issues the machines detect, to also knowing how much time is left

[@bethbilous4720]

Im getting this LG machine

[@Donsappliances]

Great to hear! We are glad this video helped you in your buying decision!

[@Servus-humilis]

Can you fit a king size comforter on the Speed Queen models?

[@Donsappliances]

Yes, so long as that is the only thing you are washing in that load!

[@TheHONDACHIC]

I was told that a king size wouldn't fit

[@AxlAX]

If you fold it in 3 and wrap it around the drum, yes.

[@apAvocado]

No. It will do one twin blanket that’s thin. All other bedding needs to go to the laundromat.

[@69boobee]

What’s the capacity on these?

[@Donsappliances]

Top load washers can range anywhere from 2.4 Cu. Ft. to 5.8 Cu. Ft. being the largest. The Speed Queen is 3.2 Cu. Ft. capacity, LG Top Load Washer is 5.5 Cu. Ft., and the Maytag is 4.7 Cu. Ft. Hopefully this helps!

[@guitarstar717]

I read a lot of reviews on LG where the circuit boards went out within the first year costing the customers service calls over & over. If they are anything like LG refrigerators where all their compressors are junk I will pass

[@Donsappliances]

Hi Randy, we have had good success so far with LG Washers and our customers have not had a large number of issues with them. We service everything we sell. Most appliances today are made to last 6-7 years whereas in the past, they could last 10-12+ years. Please let us know if you have any additional questions!

[@anandersonnovel]

I'm with you Randy! LG is total rubbish

[@JAYJAYJAY53]

@@Donsappliances As a diy guy I just gave up on my 23 year old Whirlpool top loader . I wish I could afford a speed queen . All those bells and whistles are going to cost the buyers down the road . And parts will be expensive and harder for a user to repair

[@garden0fstone736]

That’s why I went with the most basic one. Still has control board. But easier to diagnose

[@guitarstar717]

Update- well I went with an LG WT7305CW top loader Washing Machine with Agitator. Another LG Aggravation Appliance. When doing a small load of laundry the water level never reaches over the clothes for a single person. So I have to stop it then set it to "Deep Wash" it completely over fills the tank almost completely over the agitator. so much for the sensing software a joke. I just cannot believe LG R&D how they can make a machine not fill to cover the clothes at all or completely over fill wasting gallons & gallon of Water. Many reviews said this as well after I purchased it. LG neverever again.

[@NR-jz5rv]

Just bought the Lg top load with agitator and it agitates too slow. Barely moving the clothes. So disappointing. No one is talking about the speed of the agitator. I remember the old school washers were fast and cleaned clothes really good

[@Donsappliances]

Thank you for the feedback! This could definitely be addressed in a future video!

[@TheHONDACHIC]

All-new washing machines are junk, they barely use any water and the agitators are garbage. The impeller ones are junk too . Noatter what you choose you're not going to be happy. You will have to settle with dirty clothes. We just bought two machines to figure that out. We got the LG too load and whirlpool top load. I'm going to keep the whirlpool. It's a 6.1 cuft. Big drum

[@tomcat6933]

Top 3 or best selling

[@Donsappliances]

Top 3 - not trying to sell on KZbin! Providing a resource to our customers and followers!

[@Leenightwolf]

That speed queen washer doesn't have a transmission and that washer is not old school because that washer is a agitub washer and not the type of washer that rotate the agitator back and forth No so that man don't know what he's talking about.

[@cgw5364]

Was considering speed queen but there a lot of 1-star reviews on their website.

[@psychoshamrock]

Talk to actual repair people. They can tell you the real deal. LG and Samsung break down a lot more.

[@keithfreitas2983]

Just bought a Speed Queen TR5003WN. All the reviews I researched and recommendations from people I talked to were good. The residential Speed Queens are built like the ones used at the Laundromat. You can even buy one with the money slot if you like.

[@patcola7335]

I have the Whirlpool WTW4616FW2 I got at an appliance store a few months ago. I was suprised this model was still being sold. That model is several years old but it was manufactured this year I believe. WTW4616FW, Amana NTW4516FW, Maytag MVWP575GW are the LAST true 2 piece agitator models left. I don't like these High efficiency units Whirlpool offers with those fake dual action agitators. Giant tubs and no tall fins on the bottom. They are wash plates with a pole attached and they now call them agitators.... nonsense.

[@Donsappliances]

Hi Pat! Thanks for the feedback regarding top load washers with agitators. Please let us know if we can answer any questions regarding our top 3 rated washing machines.

[@psfgtech]

Don Knows Best

[@Donsappliances]

You know it. We try to be informative!

[@MrS-ig3cy]

Never ever buy Samsung or LG. Maytag/whirlpool (same company) slightly better but not by much. GE is not what it used to be. Speed queen is the only brand that’s built to last. Costs more but will last more than twice as long as the rest

[@Donsappliances]

Speed Queens are great models but we do have great success with the brands you mentioned above!

[@dennisdunningsr.5152]

I bought a Samsung front loaded machine in 2009 it just went out on me. Zero problems in 15 years. Thats pretty darn good

[@jimjackson4256]

I won’t be buying anything with LG on it.

[@Donsappliances]

Jim, Thanks for the feedback! We're sorry to hear that!

[@fattysgarage1754]

I felt like this after my LG tv was a disaster. I did buy a LG he washer and dryer in 2015 and it's still going strong with no problems. I think all brands are hit or miss.

[@taramiller3236]

@@fattysgarage1754 Samsung is my most disgusting manufacturer.....no service in my area so if it breaks during warranty you pay!

[@Chris-ev2ku]

We bought a LG washer in 2013 and it just died

[@inthebucketoutdoors3333]

So should I buy LG over Samsung top load washer n dryer