Introduction

Front

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Controls

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Drawer

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Interior

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Sides

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Back

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Electricity Use

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Like most washers, the {{product.name}} uses very little electricity -- 31.36 kWh per average year. In most areas, that will cost you a little under 50 cents a year.

Water Use

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The {{product.name}} uses less water than other top-loaders, but needs nearly twice the amount of water as some front-loaders we've tested. The normal cycle uses more than 17 gallons, while each whites cycle uses a whopping 45 gallons of water.

Cost Per Wash

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It'll cost you at least a dime per wash to use the {{product.name}}, for normal and heavy duty washes. The whites cycle will cost 27 cents per wash, most of which is spent on water.

Yearly Running Cost

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An average year of washing clothes with the {{product.name}} would set you back $49.61. That's a lot, especially when compared to front-loaders. Of that cost, only 41 cents goes to electricity. The other $49.20 is hot and cold water.

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Washing Speed

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Washing Cycles

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Cycles range in time from 36 minutes to one hour and 13 minutes.

Customization

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Cycles can be customized by soil level, spin speed and wash temperature. In addition, the user can add a rinse and choose whether a liquid fabric softener has been added.

Additional Wash Options

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The {{product.name}} comes with an "EcoBoost" option that increases spin speed and reduces water temperature. It can be used on nearly all cycles.

Washing Options

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Detergent Dispenser

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There are three dispensers under the "hood" of the {{product.name}}: detergent, liquid bleach and fabric softener. All three are funnel-shaped for easy pouring.

Washer Door

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The door lifts up really easily with some assistance from the hinges. It also has a soft-close feature, so it'll never slam shut.

Ease of Use

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It's a top-loader, so it's easy to load an unload with no bending over required. Controls are straightforward and dispensers are clearly marked. You should have no trouble figuring this one out.

Controls

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A straightforward knob allows the user to select a cycle. A digital display shows how many minutes it will take, and counts down how many minutes are left during a wash.

Comparison

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GE's stackable, front-loading GFWN1100LWW sells for a few hundred dollars less than the {{product.name}}, and outperforms it on nearly every measure. It costs far less to run, gets more debris out of wash loads and does a better job lifting stains.

Normal Stain Performance

Comparison

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Whirlpool's WED94HEXW may cost a few hundred more than its stablemate, though it'll save you money in the long run with annual operating costs that are half that of the {{product.model}}. Both have similar stain removal performance -- the {{product.model}} is slightly better -- though the {{product.model}} does a lot better job on dirt removal and is stackable.

Normal Stain Performance

Comparison

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Though it costs a few hundred dollars more than the Whirlpool Cabrio, the LG WT5101HV outperformed the {{product.name}} on cleaning performance and dirt removal. The LG used slightly more water on average -- a few gallons here and there -- but also did a better job protecting delicate fabrics from damage.

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Efficiency

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If you're concerned with saving water, the {{product.name}} may not be the choice for you. It nearly doubled the water consumption of similarly-priced washers, with some cycles using 45 gallons.

Performance

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The {{product.name}} also proves that a lot of water doesn't necessarily make a better wash, as front-loading washers that use half as much water got clothes a lot cleaner. The {{product.name}} damaged delicate fabrics and had trouble removing dirt and lifting oil stains, though it did pretty well at removing blood, chocolate and wine.

Features

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Though we'd like to see a quick wash option, the {{product.name}} did have an "EcoBoost" setting and "Eco Monitor" display. Neither would give this washer the efficiency of some front-loaders we've tested.