Whether you are replacing your now-defunct washer or are furnishing a laundry room from the ground up, there are a couple of key questions that will propel your search for the perfect washing machine. For washers, one of the first questions to ask yourself is, “Top load or front load?”
Compared to front load models, top load washers clean clothes more quickly, are less prone to mold, and don’t force you to bend over to load and unload laundry. (For many homeowners, it’s a no-brainer.) Then, naturally, the question becomes, “Impeller or agitator?” In terms of the latter, this tall vertical spindle in the center of the washer effectively and efficiently rubs against clothes to remove and rinse away loose soils.
Luckily, improving your laundry setup starts with checking out our buying guide—here are the 6 best top load washers with agitators.
The Best Top Load Washers with Agitators: Our Top Picks
Best Overall: LG 4.8 Cu. Ft. Top Load Washer - WT7305 ($899‒$999) ‒ “LG’s exclusive TurboWash3D™ technology delivers a complete yet gentle clean to help you get through more laundry in less time.”
Best Value: Maytag 4.2 Cu. Ft. Top Load Washer - MVWC565FW ($749) ‒ “The PowerWash agitator provides a concentrated cleaning with robust wash action to remove tough stains. Plus, the Deep Rinse option helps eliminate excess detergent and fabric softener to ensure the ultimate clean for every load.”
Best Luxury: Speed Queen TC5 3.2 Cu. Ft. Top Load Washer - TC5003WN ($1,099) ‒ “This top-tier washing machine showcases simple operation and just enough flexibility to get laundry done your way—and without a lid lock, it’s a breeze to add forgotten items at any point during the cycle.”
Recommended #1: Maytag 5.2 Cu. Ft. Top Load Washer - MVW7230 ($999‒$1,099) ‒ “This heavy-duty washing machine delivers the Most Powerful Cleaning in its class, which is driven by the Extra Power button, boosting stain-fighting action on any wash cycle.”
Recommended #2: GE 4.6 Cu. Ft. Top Load Washer - GTW725 ($849) ‒ “This washing machine is stocked with a helpful Stain Removal Guide, an automatic dispenser, multiple rinse options, and a Sanitize option.”
Recommended #3: Samsung 4.0 Cu. Ft. Top Load Washer - WA40A3005 ($599) ‒ “Designed to help you get more done with fewer loads, this large-capacity washer is equipped with a patented ActiveWave Agitator that is designed to reduce noise, vibration, and tangling while delivering powerful cleaning.”
1. Best Overall: LG 4.8 Cu. Ft. Top Load Washer (WT7305)
- Number of Wash Cycles: 8
- Number of Wash Options: 15
- Product Dimensions: 27”(W) x 44-1/2”(H) x 28-3/8”(D)
- Available Colors: White (WT7305CW) and Graphite Steel (WT7305CV)
- Highlighted Features: TurboWash3D™ technology; 6Motion™ technology; ThinQ® technology; Deep Fill option; and ColdWash™ option
Our pick for the best top loading washing machine with an agitator goes to the mega-capacity LG 4.8 Cu. Ft. Top Load Washer (WT7305). And it’s not hard to see why! For one, LG’s exclusive TurboWash3D™ technology delivers a complete yet gentle clean to help you get through more laundry in less time—how does “under 30 minutes” sound? At the center of it all is the four-way agitator, which moves clothes left and right and up and down for more thorough results. And in the spirit of saving time and simplifying laundry day, the ThinQ® app allows you to control laundry remotely while Proactive Customer Care sends maintenance tips and alerts—all via your smart device.
2. Best Value: Maytag 4.2 Cu. Ft. Top Load Washer (MVWC565FW)
- Number of Wash Cycles: 11
- Number of Wash Options: 4
- Product Dimensions: 27-1/2”(W) x 42”(H) x 27”(D)
- Available Colors: White
- Highlighted Features: PowerWash® cycle; PowerWash® agitator; Deep Water Wash option; Auto Sensing option; and Deep Rinse option
Built for the Most Powerful Cleaning in its class driven by the PowerWash® cycle, the Maytag 4.2 Cu. Ft. Top Load Washer (MVWC565FW) tackles stubborn stains and crusted-on messes. Valued at a relatively affordable price, this Maytag top load washer with an agitator allows you to add more water with the Deep Water Wash option to rinse away soils. Meanwhile, the PowerWash® agitator provides a concentrated cleaning with robust wash action to remove tough stains. Plus, the Deep Rinse option helps eliminate excess detergent and fabric softener to ensure the ultimate clean for every load.
3. Best Luxury: Speed Queen TC5 3.2 Cu. Ft. Top Load Washer (TC5003WN)
- Number of Wash Cycles: 6
- Number of Wash Options: 5
- Product Dimensions: 25-3/5”(W) x 42-3/4”(H) x 28”(D)
- Available Colors: White
- Highlighted Features: Automatic balancing system; Normal Eco cycle; Deep Fill option; Extra Rinse Pre-Soak option; and durable stainless-steel tub
If your determination to live life more comfortably is in alignment with your budget, well, you’re in luck. The Speed Queen TC5 3.2 Cu. Ft. Top Load Washer (TC5003WN) uses a transmission-driven wash action, producing an aggressive 210-degree stroke to remove tough stains fast. This top-tier washing machine showcases simple operation and just enough flexibility to get laundry done your way—and without a lid lock, it’s a breeze to add forgotten items at any point during the cycle.
4. Recommended: Maytag 5.2 Cu. Ft. Top Load Washer (MVW7230)
- Number of Wash Cycles: 12
- Number of Wash Options: 6
- Product Dimensions: 27-1/2”(W) x 43-7/8”(H) x 27-7/8”(D)
- Available Colors: White (MVW7230HW) and Slate (MVW7230HC)
- Highlighted Features: Extra Power button; smart capabilities; built-in water faucet; slow-close glass lid; and Sanitize with Oxi option
The first honorable mention in our list of the best rated top load washers with agitators goes to the Maytag 5.2 Cu. Ft. Top Load Washer (MVW7230). This heavy-duty washing machine delivers the Most Powerful Cleaning in its class, which is driven by the Extra Power button, a Maytag staple. This ultra-convenient button boosts stain-fighting action on any wash cycle, including the Quick Wash cycle. Plus, you can stay in control and manage laundry from anywhere with smart features available with the Maytag app, including the ability to remotely control your appliance, receive end-of-cycle notifications, and troubleshoot issues. And if that’s not convenient enough, this Maytag washer features a built-in faucet for pre-treating extra-dirty messes and a Sanitize option that removes 99.9 percent of household bacteria.
5. Recommended: GE 4.6 Cu. Ft. Top Load Washer (GTW725)
- Number of Wash Cycles: 12
- Number of Wash Options: 8
- Product Dimensions: 27”(W) x 44”(H) x 27”(D)
- Available Colors: White
- Highlighted Features: Tide PODS™ Dispense; QuietWash; dual-action agitator; Sanitize with Oxi option; and Auto Soak option
Thanks to the GE 4.6 Cu. Ft. Top Load Washer (GTW725), you can enjoy a quieter wash and reduced vibration, as the brand’s innovative Dynamic Balancing Technology makes it so you can continue with your day without being thrown abruptly off your groove. This washing machine is also stocked with a helpful Stain Removal Guide, an automatic dispenser, multiple rinse options, and a Sanitize option. But most importantly, this GE top load washer with an agitator allows you to experience a high level of cleanliness with a dual-action spindle that enables a reversing, powerful wash action.
6. Recommended: Samsung 4.0 Cu. Ft. Top Load Washer (WA40A3005)
- Number of Wash Cycles: 8
- Number of Wash Options: 3
- Product Dimensions: 27”(W) x 44”(H) x 19-1/3”(D)
- Available Colors: White
- Highlighted Features: ActiveWave™ Agitator; Soft-Close Lid; Vibration Reduction Technology+; Extra High Water Level option; and Self Clean setting
Designed to help you get more done with fewer loads, the large-capacity Samsung 4.0 Cu. Ft. Top Load Washer (WA40A3005) is equipped with a patented ActiveWave™ Agitator that is engineered to reduce noise, vibration, and tangling while delivering powerful cleaning. Not only that, but this Samsung washer also features a premium Soft-Close Lid that closes safely, gently, and quietly—to keep you and your family protected. Speaking of which, to further safeguard your family’s hygiene, the Self Clean setting will notify you every 20 wash cycles when the diamond drum interior needs a cleaning.
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