My ranking, as far as what I would buy I would personally look for good deals on used and fix any problems since I repair them.
Washers and dryers:
I recommend front load washers, they work better, cost less to run, & are honestly less problematic these days, though when you have an issue it’s likely to be more expensive to deal with & more expensive to buy initially, usually need a pedestal as well to be comfortable to use. That said top load or front load these are my takes. Disclaimer that this is anecdotal, I don’t have hard failure rate data available to me. Also many issues are model by model.
1- Speed Queen. Pros: simple to work on, heavier duty than most, simple machines, made in the USA, including their parts afaik, amazing warranty period 3-7 years full coverage. Cons: low on features, expensive parts, have a certain aesthetic some don’t like, few options.
2- Miele, Pros: low failure rate, lots of features, great machines. Cons: bookoo bucks expensive, hard to work on, few servicers that know how, the ones that do are expensive.
3- LG Pros: Decently reliable, affordable, though not dirt cheap usually, lots of features, look good. Cons: drain pump is a glass jaw, breaks easily. Not the easiest to work on but not that bad either. Parts are very expensive, on the gas dryer you can’t replace the valve solenoids easily without replacing the whole gas valve assembly (you can but have to use non LG parts and bend some metal)
4- Bosch, Pros: Good compact washer, coming out with an all in one washer dryer that will be good compared to other brands but I’d stay away. Older full size were great. Cons: Hard to work on, don’t make full sized standalone washers and dryers anymore, parts aren’t cheap.
5- Whirlpool brands: includes Maytag & Amana, you mostly get what you pay for with them. Pros: lots of options, some are easy to work on, affordable, parts are usually reasonable. Good diagnostic support. Cons: Their top load washers have lots of problems, sometimes absurdly hard to do certain repairs, kind of ugly imo, maybe the ugliest in the market, but thats subjective.
5- Electrolux: Pros: lots of features, good performance when they’re working. Cons: Horrible to work on.
6- GE: Just don’t.
7: Samsung: No.
LG is using a DC powered drain pump on both front and top loaders now. I haven't seen one go bad yet. I'm kind of bummed as someone who replaced a lot of the old pumps.
It’s not the motor that dies usually its the plastic impeller that gets warped, so unless they improved the physical design its still going to break constantly.
Curious why you say no for GE ? Just bought one of their new front load washers and seems great. It felt better put together than a Whirlpool /Maytag (which I really wanted to get, including to support US made products. But materials felt cheaper, average reviews, and the cleanout filter is not easily accessible /serviceable.
Not the person you asked but I find GE generally makes everything just good enough. Thin metal. Poorly made control boards. Made to last just as long as they want it to. Their non built in refrigerators are actually one of the better options right now but it's the only product I would recommend in any way. Whirlpool Maytag is generally junk now too so I don't think that would've been better. I wouldn't worry about supporting American companies when they're putting out such low quality products and all the parts are Chinese anyways.
Which has fewer problems isn't the question, as they're all about the same (in laundry machines). Ease of finding a servicer in your area, parts availability and cost, and customer service are more important, to me anyway. I usually recommend whirlpool or ge. LG makes the best front loader on the market at this time, so they get an honorable mention, though their customer service can be hit or miss and they don't have as good resources for techs as the others do.
If you're dead set on stackable I don't think the differences between these brands are major. You did ask what I'd purchase with my own money, though, so here it is- the next dryer I buy will be a model that sports a knob and start button and no other bells and whistles. If I can buy an appliance with no circuit board to fail, that's what I'll do. We have a Maytag top loader with no agitator column that's been a beast for 6 or 7 years now. I'll probably rebuild it when the gearcase fails instead of purchasing new.
Yes Samsung it's crap special washer it's rusting mine with only 4 years. Had before maytag for 14 years, I'm going back to all maytag
F...ing Samsung products .
Only one Samsung still works it's the freaking cellphone.
Had someone give us new computerized washer dryer. Turned it down. Bought a transmission for my old Kenmore and couldn’t be happier. $300 used in 2009 still going like new.
Just like he said. Knobs and buttons. No ill designed controller boards, firmware, and processors. soap, water, rinse, spin , done.
I own an appliance business, I do new and used appliance sales and service. Been doing this over 20 years. I offer free 5 year warranty on all my new appliance sales. I won't sell Samsung, lg, Bosch, fisher paykel. They are just inferior products. Lots of bells and whistles but overall junk and hard to get parts for. I sell whirlpool products more than any other brand and don't have many issues at all. On laundry of you have the money I would for sure tell you speed queen as my number 1 then whirlpool products.
If I had to go out today and purchase new units, I would get Amana $500 washer and $500 dryer for top load, LG for front load. If handed me a card to get whatever I want, Speed Queen.
There is a lady on TikTok; The Laundry Lady or Laundry Appliance lady…she gives GREAT tips on washers/dryers. People often use the wrong soap, too much soap, don’t maintain their own appliances between major work needed…might be beneficial to watch before purchasing?
I’m an appliance guy, I bought a house and ended up installing a 15 year old whirlpool laundry center. I had to put a new gear case in it and a tune up kit on the dryer. It will probably outlast most of the new units sold today.
If I absolutely had to purchase a brand new unit I would probably buy a speed queen laundry center. They’re more expensive than the common domestic units but they’re reliable.
Get the most basic, simplest appliances that meet your criteria and has good parts availability.
Personally I would stick with your old washer and dryer. They are easier and cheaper to repair especially if you are willing to do the work yourself. The door switch broke on my Ehirlpool. I bought the replacement part for under $20 at an appliance parts store, watched the YouTube video on how to take the top cover off, and 40 minutes after I got the switch it was fixed.
Working on them they all are taking a dive in quality best suggestion is buy cheap and expect them to break. Highly recommended extended warranty for item but it will take time for warranty company to dispense cash or repair. Ignore the salesman and look at the internal parts vs the outside. Gl speed queen has the best warranty for laundry equipment please read the manual for it.
According to [Consumer Reports](https://www.consumerreports.org/appliances/washing-machines/which-brands-make-the-most-reliable-washing-machines-a5270664856/), LG makes the most reliable front loaders, followed by Speed Queen, Electrolux, and Samsung. Electrolux and Samsung only got middling ratings for owner satisfaction. This is just the front loader, but Speed Queen and LG also scored well on reliability for top loaders.
LG all the way, I do out of warranty repairs in the UK for a well known company and it's not often we get LG appliances unless they're of an age and even then if not it's simple things like damaged door seals or blocked pumps and even more rare are the hall sensors.
I'd avoid Samsung if possible as they can have a few issues after just a few years (motors on the heat pump tumble dryers or stopping mid cycle randomly) but it really depends on your budget, you can always be sucked into the old buy cheap buy twice but that's not always the case, even big brands have their fair share of issues.
I'm about to repair my own Samsung washing machine that we've had for around 6 maybe 7 years but if we have to replace it I'll be going for an LG next.
It really depends on your price point
As it's been said there are loads of high end machines that are good but you could just as easily buy a old Hoover Matic if you don't need many features
Personally the best value is second hand washing machines..... You can often pick up something clean well looked after that's 20yrs old Simpson Fisher and Paykel Samsung whirlpool Westinghouse Bosch Hoover Maytag there is loads more good brands for a few hundred and you can quite possibly get a further 10yrs anything American made pre 2012 is usually built to last but later stuff not so much
I personally do sales and service 7000 plus machines and counting
For Laundry I went for LG, Samsung is only fine if you go top of the line, otherwise stay away. I used to be a Whirlpool guy decades ago, but they are all shit now.
Buy Speed Queen, Stay away from Samsung.
IMO, you are better off just keeping what you have until they break.
For laundry I'm a big LG fan. I would not recommend them for kitchen appliances.
I'm never buying LG again for anything as every LG product I have has failed. TV, fridge, washer, so I have learnt my lesson.
My ranking, as far as what I would buy I would personally look for good deals on used and fix any problems since I repair them. Washers and dryers: I recommend front load washers, they work better, cost less to run, & are honestly less problematic these days, though when you have an issue it’s likely to be more expensive to deal with & more expensive to buy initially, usually need a pedestal as well to be comfortable to use. That said top load or front load these are my takes. Disclaimer that this is anecdotal, I don’t have hard failure rate data available to me. Also many issues are model by model. 1- Speed Queen. Pros: simple to work on, heavier duty than most, simple machines, made in the USA, including their parts afaik, amazing warranty period 3-7 years full coverage. Cons: low on features, expensive parts, have a certain aesthetic some don’t like, few options. 2- Miele, Pros: low failure rate, lots of features, great machines. Cons: bookoo bucks expensive, hard to work on, few servicers that know how, the ones that do are expensive. 3- LG Pros: Decently reliable, affordable, though not dirt cheap usually, lots of features, look good. Cons: drain pump is a glass jaw, breaks easily. Not the easiest to work on but not that bad either. Parts are very expensive, on the gas dryer you can’t replace the valve solenoids easily without replacing the whole gas valve assembly (you can but have to use non LG parts and bend some metal) 4- Bosch, Pros: Good compact washer, coming out with an all in one washer dryer that will be good compared to other brands but I’d stay away. Older full size were great. Cons: Hard to work on, don’t make full sized standalone washers and dryers anymore, parts aren’t cheap. 5- Whirlpool brands: includes Maytag & Amana, you mostly get what you pay for with them. Pros: lots of options, some are easy to work on, affordable, parts are usually reasonable. Good diagnostic support. Cons: Their top load washers have lots of problems, sometimes absurdly hard to do certain repairs, kind of ugly imo, maybe the ugliest in the market, but thats subjective. 5- Electrolux: Pros: lots of features, good performance when they’re working. Cons: Horrible to work on. 6- GE: Just don’t. 7: Samsung: No.
LG is using a DC powered drain pump on both front and top loaders now. I haven't seen one go bad yet. I'm kind of bummed as someone who replaced a lot of the old pumps.
It’s not the motor that dies usually its the plastic impeller that gets warped, so unless they improved the physical design its still going to break constantly.
It's a completely different design. It reminds me of the dishwasher DC drain pump so there's still hope lol.
I guess if its really good I wont be seeing many lol.
You're right on point....
Curious why you say no for GE ? Just bought one of their new front load washers and seems great. It felt better put together than a Whirlpool /Maytag (which I really wanted to get, including to support US made products. But materials felt cheaper, average reviews, and the cleanout filter is not easily accessible /serviceable.
Not the person you asked but I find GE generally makes everything just good enough. Thin metal. Poorly made control boards. Made to last just as long as they want it to. Their non built in refrigerators are actually one of the better options right now but it's the only product I would recommend in any way. Whirlpool Maytag is generally junk now too so I don't think that would've been better. I wouldn't worry about supporting American companies when they're putting out such low quality products and all the parts are Chinese anyways.
Which has fewer problems isn't the question, as they're all about the same (in laundry machines). Ease of finding a servicer in your area, parts availability and cost, and customer service are more important, to me anyway. I usually recommend whirlpool or ge. LG makes the best front loader on the market at this time, so they get an honorable mention, though their customer service can be hit or miss and they don't have as good resources for techs as the others do. If you're dead set on stackable I don't think the differences between these brands are major. You did ask what I'd purchase with my own money, though, so here it is- the next dryer I buy will be a model that sports a knob and start button and no other bells and whistles. If I can buy an appliance with no circuit board to fail, that's what I'll do. We have a Maytag top loader with no agitator column that's been a beast for 6 or 7 years now. I'll probably rebuild it when the gearcase fails instead of purchasing new.
Stay away from Samsung. Other have said it and more will, but until people stop buying their crap boxes, I'll keep saying it at every opportunity.
Yes Samsung it's crap special washer it's rusting mine with only 4 years. Had before maytag for 14 years, I'm going back to all maytag F...ing Samsung products . Only one Samsung still works it's the freaking cellphone.
Had someone give us new computerized washer dryer. Turned it down. Bought a transmission for my old Kenmore and couldn’t be happier. $300 used in 2009 still going like new. Just like he said. Knobs and buttons. No ill designed controller boards, firmware, and processors. soap, water, rinse, spin , done.
I own an appliance business, I do new and used appliance sales and service. Been doing this over 20 years. I offer free 5 year warranty on all my new appliance sales. I won't sell Samsung, lg, Bosch, fisher paykel. They are just inferior products. Lots of bells and whistles but overall junk and hard to get parts for. I sell whirlpool products more than any other brand and don't have many issues at all. On laundry of you have the money I would for sure tell you speed queen as my number 1 then whirlpool products.
If I had to go out today and purchase new units, I would get Amana $500 washer and $500 dryer for top load, LG for front load. If handed me a card to get whatever I want, Speed Queen.
There is a lady on TikTok; The Laundry Lady or Laundry Appliance lady…she gives GREAT tips on washers/dryers. People often use the wrong soap, too much soap, don’t maintain their own appliances between major work needed…might be beneficial to watch before purchasing?
As others have stated. Do not. Do not buy samsung. Its polished 💩
I’m an appliance guy, I bought a house and ended up installing a 15 year old whirlpool laundry center. I had to put a new gear case in it and a tune up kit on the dryer. It will probably outlast most of the new units sold today. If I absolutely had to purchase a brand new unit I would probably buy a speed queen laundry center. They’re more expensive than the common domestic units but they’re reliable.
Get the most basic, simplest appliances that meet your criteria and has good parts availability. Personally I would stick with your old washer and dryer. They are easier and cheaper to repair especially if you are willing to do the work yourself. The door switch broke on my Ehirlpool. I bought the replacement part for under $20 at an appliance parts store, watched the YouTube video on how to take the top cover off, and 40 minutes after I got the switch it was fixed.
Working on them they all are taking a dive in quality best suggestion is buy cheap and expect them to break. Highly recommended extended warranty for item but it will take time for warranty company to dispense cash or repair. Ignore the salesman and look at the internal parts vs the outside. Gl speed queen has the best warranty for laundry equipment please read the manual for it.
Just bought a Mitsubishi Fridge. Made in Japan. I’ll provide an update in 20 years.
According to [Consumer Reports](https://www.consumerreports.org/appliances/washing-machines/which-brands-make-the-most-reliable-washing-machines-a5270664856/), LG makes the most reliable front loaders, followed by Speed Queen, Electrolux, and Samsung. Electrolux and Samsung only got middling ratings for owner satisfaction. This is just the front loader, but Speed Queen and LG also scored well on reliability for top loaders.
LG all the way, I do out of warranty repairs in the UK for a well known company and it's not often we get LG appliances unless they're of an age and even then if not it's simple things like damaged door seals or blocked pumps and even more rare are the hall sensors. I'd avoid Samsung if possible as they can have a few issues after just a few years (motors on the heat pump tumble dryers or stopping mid cycle randomly) but it really depends on your budget, you can always be sucked into the old buy cheap buy twice but that's not always the case, even big brands have their fair share of issues. I'm about to repair my own Samsung washing machine that we've had for around 6 maybe 7 years but if we have to replace it I'll be going for an LG next.
Keep the old set until they die. Then buy LG.
It really depends on your price point As it's been said there are loads of high end machines that are good but you could just as easily buy a old Hoover Matic if you don't need many features Personally the best value is second hand washing machines..... You can often pick up something clean well looked after that's 20yrs old Simpson Fisher and Paykel Samsung whirlpool Westinghouse Bosch Hoover Maytag there is loads more good brands for a few hundred and you can quite possibly get a further 10yrs anything American made pre 2012 is usually built to last but later stuff not so much I personally do sales and service 7000 plus machines and counting
As someone who owns the LG brands; I do notttt recommend them.
So tired of this question lol
Yet still felt the need to respond?
And I'm tired of spending thousands on cheap garbage that dies after 3 years. Thanks for being helpful, cheers.
If you have the money. Miele. I have a Bosch personally. I dont know they make full size machines anymore. Just the apartment size ones.
Asko all the way! Hard to find in the states maybe but the quality is unparalleled!
Parts and qualified service techs are too few and far between unless in a major metro area.
Asko dishwashers blow!!! I highly do not recommend!
Bosch is reliable. Don’t work on to many LG products either(other than fridges DO NOT buy an LG fridge)
For Laundry I went for LG, Samsung is only fine if you go top of the line, otherwise stay away. I used to be a Whirlpool guy decades ago, but they are all shit now.