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Out of thousands of reviews for 102 products, over 100 people recommended Washing Machines specifically for Freshness. These 10 are the most highly recommended products we found.

No 1 LG WM2016C Front Load Washer
LG WM2016C Front Load Washer $613 - $880 Compare Prices
  • Cleans Well
  • Easy To Use
  • No Vibrations
  • Volume Capacity: 3.5 cu/ ft
  • Released 1 year ago
16 People Recommend
""just got it today and delivery was quick and set up also , i love this machine, my clothes are so clean and smell great .…"

- Bestbuy.com User

"a feature on the lg machines i like is the drain for the tub, it allows you to remove excess water left in the tub and that keeps it from smelling stale, the tub clean option is a great idea too.…"

- By BoughtLG at Homedepot.com

"taking the salesperson's suggestions i wipe down the inside door and leave it open for awhile and have never had a smell which some people said they have had.…"

- Bestbuy.com User


No 2 LG Electronic WM2487HRM Front Load SteamWasher
LG Electronic WM2487HRM Front Load SteamWasher   $1,047 - $1,500 Compare Prices
  • Excellent Energy Efficiency
  • Large Capacity
  • No Vibrations
  • Volume Capacity: 4 cu/ ft
  • Released over 2 years ago
13 People Recommend
"i love how fresh everything smells, how soft everything ends up, the energy & water it's going to save us, etc.…"

- By simpson7378 at Homedepot.com

"i heard horror stories about front loaders smelling like mildew because you can't leave the door open to air it out.…"

- By wifeoffireman2 at Homedepot.com

"my grown children sit in front of the washer and dryer like a drive-in movie, just watching clothes get cleaned (get a real life kids), i’d be totally amazed about how fresh and clean my clothes are.…"

- By KevinB at Homedepot.com


No 3 LG WM2487H
LG WM2487H $692 - $731 Compare Prices
  • Nice Energy Efficiency
  • Large Capacity
  • Quiet Operation
  • Volume Capacity: 3.5 cu/ ft,4 cu/ ft
  • Released over 2 years ago
13 People Recommend
"the steam clean feature is amazing, and i use the steam fresh feature to de-wrinkle clean permanent/durable press clothes regularly -- what a great job it does!this machine actually exceeds my…"

- Sears.com User

"read it yourself and you deceide for yourself.just remember, whenever you just use the steam fresh cycle, get your iron ready when you take your delicates out.…"

- By Jimmy821 at Homedepot.com

"we were concerned because there were some reviews that indicated that there was a mold smell...…"

- Bestbuy.com User


No 4 LG WM0642HW 7 Cycle Front Load Washer
LG WM0642HW 7 Cycle Front Load Washer  $809 - $904 Compare Prices
  • Good Energy Efficiency
  • Cleans Well
  • Large Capacity
  • Volume Capacity: 3.83 cu/ ft
  • Released over 3 years ago
13 People Recommend
"but in this case i have the same water (which i think is good) different machine and the clothes are cleaner, whats that tell you?some have complain of smells or odors but i have not had any issue.…"

- Bestbuy.com User

"i can wash huge comforters and have them come out smelling fresh and clean unlike - unlike washing them in a regular washer.…"

- Bestbuy.com User

"so by the time my children get up, their favorite clothes are freshly washed and dry.it's so quiet, at first i had to keep checking on it to make sure its really running :)for large families a…"

- Bestbuy.com User


No 5 LG WM2455 XL Front Load Washer
LG WM2455 XL Front Load Washer $854 - $1,150 Compare Prices
  • Excellent Energy Efficiency
  • Cleans Well
  • Volume Capacity: 4 cu/ ft
  • Washer
  • Released 1 year ago
12 People Recommend
"it cleans very well, clothes come out very soft smell wonderful and very clean even without softener added.…"

- Sears.com User

"(it was about 8 years old.) my clothes smelled so fresh when i took them out of the washer.…"

- Sears.com User

"it uses very little water, but our clothes seem clean and fresh smelling.…"

- Bestbuy.com User


No 6 Whirlpool WFW8300S 3.3 Cu. Ft. Capacity Duet
Whirlpool WFW8300S 3.3 Cu. Ft. Capacity Duet Sport Front Load Washer $637 - $1,226 Compare Prices
  • Large Capacity
  • Excellent Energy Efficiency
  • Cleans Well
  • Volume Capacity: 3.4 cu/ ft
  • Released over 2 years ago
7 People Recommend
"i've noticed a mildew smell in mine before (other family members forget and close the door) and have run vinegar through it to freshen it.overall, i'm very happy with the capacity and ability to…"

- Sears.com User

"the washer sometimes takes 60-80 minutes per load, but it's so worth it to have totally clean clothes that smell great.…"

- Sears.com User

"our clothing came out amazingly clean, looking nearly new and smelling cleaner and fresher than any other machine i have used!the biggest surprise was the "whitest whites" cycle.…"

- Bestbuy.com User


No 7 Haier HLP21E Top Load Washer
Haier HLP21E Top Load Washer $178 - $324 Compare Prices
  • Cleans Well
  • Easy To Use
  • Good Portability
  • Volume Capacity: .91 cu/ ft,0.91 cu/ ft
  • Released over 3 years ago
6 People Recommend
"it even gets my hubby's dirty work clothes smelling clean and it is easy to hook up...and i am dumb when it comes to that kind of stuff.…"

- Walmart.com User

"i have a wooden dry rack in the hallway, and love the natural smell of my clean clothes now!…"

- Target.com User

"the items were clean and fresh...and i hung them on a drying rack to dry.…"

- Target.com User


No 8 LG WM2233H Front Load Washer
LG WM2233H Front Load Washer $809 - $965 Compare Prices
  • Volume Capacity: 3.83 cu/ ft
  • Stacked Washer / Dryer
  • Front Load
  • Released 1 year ago
6 People Recommend
"so even though it shakes (and i don't recommend setting anything on top of it), it hasn't caused a problem.i think that the weird smell/mold/gasket leakage problems come from using the wrong soap and…"

- Bestbuy.com User

"in reference to the reported musty smell, i had the same problem with my old washer (also a front loader) but as long as the laundry is not left for more than a few hours, it's not a problem.…"

- Bestbuy.com User

"you can't leave clothes in it or they'll smell musty.…"

- Bestbuy.com User


No 9 Frigidaire GLEH1642DS Front Load Stacked Washer
Frigidaire GLEH1642DS Front Load Stacked Washer / Dryer $880 - $1,180 Compare Prices
  • Quiet Operation
  • Volume Capacity: 3.1 cu/ ft
  • Stacked Washer / Dryer
  • Front Load
  • Released over 3 years ago
5 People Recommend
"the washing seems to get out smells and dirt fairly well, but is a bit lacking on getting whites really clean.…"

- Sears.com User

"well, doing that results in the clothes not smelling nice and fresh...get the he soap, it costs the same in comparison (both bottles did 32 loads) and it doesn't put your washer at risk.he told me…"

- Sears.com User

"the colors came out perfect and everything smelled just great! …"

- Sears.com User


No 10 Danby DWM99W Top Load Washer
Danby DWM99W Top Load Washer $315 - $352 Compare Prices
  • No Vibrations
  • Quiet Operation
  • Washer
  • Top Load
  • Released over 3 years ago
3 People Recommend
"clothes come out fresh and clean.…"

- Absolutehome.com User

"the fresh water will keep filling, and going right out the drain hose on to the floor.…"

- Amazon.com User

"clothes come out fresh and clean. …"

- Absolutehome.com User


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