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Out of thousands of reviews for 99 products, over 70 people recommended Washing Machines specifically for Small Families. These 10 are the most highly recommended products we found.

No 1 Haier HLP21E Top Load Washer
Haier HLP21E Top Load Washer $178 - $324 Compare Prices
  • Easy To Use
  • Cleans Well
  • Portable
  • Volume Capacity: .91 cu/ ft,0.91 cu/ ft
  • Released over 3 years ago
13 People Recommend
"it's quiet while loading and perfect size for a small family.by the way, it’s easy to install.…"

- Walmart.com User

"the result is very dry clothes.problems: there were occasional malfunction with machine detecting water levels.…"

- By arcee at Homedepot.com

"families and couples will want a bigger washer, but for a single person with little extra space, this is a great machine.…"

- Walmart.com User


No 2 LG WM3431 Front Load All-in-One Washer
LG WM3431 Front Load All-in-One Washer / Dryer $1,249 - $1,601 Compare Prices
  • Easy To Use
  • Attractive Design
  • Energy Efficient
  • Volume Capacity: 2.44 cu/ ft
  • Released over 3 years ago
10 People Recommend
"the bottom line: i recommend it for 2people maximum household, who never need to have the laundry done "right now".…"

- mnistor at Shopping.com

"fold the laundry as soon as the machine is done to prevent wrinkling.this is a perfect machine for a small household.…"

- Ajmadison.com User

"occasional user bottom line:…"

- Ajmadison.com User


No 3 Haier XQJ50-31 Top Load Washer
Haier XQJ50-31 Top Load Washer $300 - $440 Compare Prices
  • Easy To Use
  • No Vibrations
  • Quiet
  • Washer
  • Released over 3 years ago
5 People Recommend
"it's perfect for one or two people, but you must be careful to not overload it, move it gently and generally treat it with kid gloves.…"

- Amazon.com User

"i waited a couple months before deciding to write this review.…"

- Amazon.com User

"water.this washer would be suitable for a single person or a small family.highly recommended!…"

- Amazon.com User


No 4 LG Electronic WM2487HRM Front Load SteamWasher
LG Electronic WM2487HRM Front Load SteamWasher   $1,047 - $1,500 Compare Prices
  • Energy Efficient
  • Easy To Use
  • Has Adjustable Settings
  • Volume Capacity: 4 cu/ ft
  • Released over 2 years ago
4 People Recommend
"the bottom line: the design features of this machine make it very attractive coupled with its high ratings from various consumer magazines.…"

- CarolynBe at Shopping.com

"i figure that for what i pay at the laundry mart to do wash clothes for a family of four, this machine will pay for itself in 3.5yrs.…"

- Sears.com User

"i am one of the most frugal people i know, and this was worth parting with a couple thousand dollars!…"

- By wifeoffireman2 at Homedepot.com


No 5 LG WM0642HW 7 Cycle Front Load Washer
LG WM0642HW 7 Cycle Front Load Washer  $809 - $904 Compare Prices
  • Energy Efficient
  • Attractive Design
  • Easy To Use
  • Volume Capacity: 3.83 cu/ ft
  • Released over 3 years ago
4 People Recommend
"it may seem expensive, but considering that it is rated number 2 by a consumer magazine, after a expensive, and ahead of a couple more steam washers, it is worth the money.…"

- Bestbuy.com User

"it is so quiet, can't hear it except for the occasional water fill sound which does not take very long at all, and still can hardly hear it, even tho it is next to the family room, right behind the…"

- By justlittleoldme at Homedepot.com

"i had been shopping for a couple weeks before i choose this washer and the matching dryer.…"

- By MrsL at Homedepot.com


No 6 LG WM2455 XL Front Load Washer
LG WM2455 XL Front Load Washer $854 - $1,150 Compare Prices
  • Energy Efficient
  • Large Capacity
  • Low Water Usage
  • Volume Capacity: 4 cu/ ft
  • Released 1 year ago
4 People Recommend
""we've only had it for a couple days, but so far so great!…"

- Bestbuy.com User

"the clothes are almost dry when they come out of the washer.i could go on, but basically the other reviewers have mentioned all the pros, and agree with them all.as to cons, there are a couple.…"

- By Anonymous Reviewer at Homedepot.com

""i purchased this washer along with a steam dryer a couple months ago.…"

- Bestbuy.com User


No 7 Danby DWM99W Top Load Washer
Danby DWM99W Top Load Washer $315 - $352 Compare Prices
  • Quiet
  • Easy To Use
  • No Vibrations
  • Washer
  • Released over 3 years ago
3 People Recommend
"occasional user bottom line:…"

- Ajmadison.com User

"i had no problems installing it at all despite of the fact that i am a woman:-) it is big enough for 2 people and i had even washed blankets in it.…"

- Amazon.com User

"my suggested improvements would be to make the casters taller, the leveller lever more easily workable, and do something (or offer advice)on how to lessen occasional lint; also, the faucet connector…"

- Amazon.com User


No 8 Frigidaire GLEH1642DS Front Load Stacked Washer
Frigidaire GLEH1642DS Front Load Stacked Washer / Dryer $880 - $1,180 Compare Prices
  • No Vibrations
  • Large Capacity
  • Volume Capacity: 3.1 cu/ ft
  • Stacked Washer / Dryer
  • Released over 3 years ago
2 People Recommend
"i've had it for a couple months now and couldn't be happier!it is extremely efficient yet the cleanliness of the clothes is wonderful (i had heard that sometimes "high efficiency" = less clean).the…"

- Sears.com User

"there are two people in the home and i do a load of laundry about every other day. …"

- Sears.com User


No 9 Whirlpool WTW6400SW Cabrio 4.5 Cu. Ft. Capacity Washer
Whirlpool WTW6400SW Cabrio 4.5 Cu. Ft. Capacity Washer with Direct Inject Wash System $765 - $1,398 Compare Prices
  • Large Capacity
  • Quiet
  • No Vibrations
  • Volume Capacity: 4.5 cu/ ft
  • Released over 2 years ago
2 People Recommend
""i purchased this product a couple months ago after doing what i think is the best research possible.....(i talked to women who owned any type of large capacity washer).…"

- Bestbuy.com User

"aside for the occasional glitch when the sheets or jeans get in a ball and you have to pull them apart (its happened about 3 times in 2.5 months) because the agitator is short.…"

- Bestbuy.com User

""i purchased this product a couple months ago after doing what i think is the best research possible.....(i talked to women who owned any type of large capacity washer). …"

- Bestbuy.com User


No 10 Danby DTT420 Top Load Washer
Danby DTT420 Top Load Washer $279 - $348 Compare Prices
  • Washer
  • Top Load
  • Control Features: Delayed Start Timer
  • Released over 3 years ago
2 People Recommend
"occasional user bottom line:…"

- Ajmadison.com User

"the bottom line: this washer is a great choice for one or two people. …"

- Shopping.com User

"occasional user bottom line: …"

- Ajmadison.com User


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