Best Washing Machines for Small Families

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Haier HLP21E Top Load Washer

$218.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.walmart.com
rack and not have to spend any quarters on laundry!granted you can't fit much in it, although i've done a queen size sheet and two pillow cases, this product is great for a couple or baby clothes.
from Sailorman from tampa, clickfrom.buy.com
just a couple times, when washing heavy items, it was necessary to re-balance the load for the spin cycle.
from www.walmart.com
the inside size.i put the machine on a rug - an small outdoor mat used to wipe feet before entering (actually, i bought it at walmart for $2.97 a couple weeks ago not realizing i'd use it for this).
from www.walmart.com
it's quiet while loading and perfect size for a small family.by the way, it’s easy to install.
from By arcee, reviews.homedepot.com
the result is very dry clothes.problems: there were occasional malfunction with machine detecting water levels.

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Positives: Good Portability, Easy To Use, Good Vibration Control, Volume Capacity: .91 cu/ ft,0.91 cu/ ft

2 RECOMMENDED by 11 people for SMALL FAMILIES

LG WM3431 Front Load All-in-One Washer

$1,700.00 Est. at Amazon

from mnistor, www.shopping.com
the bottom line: i recommend it for 2people maximum household, who never need to have the laundry done "right now".
from www.ajmadison.com
fold the laundry as soon as the machine is done to prevent wrinkling.this is a perfect machine for a small household.
from www.ajmadison.com
thank you, matthew bearfield describe yourself: occasional user bottom line: yes, i would recommend this to a friend
from www.ajmadison.com
describe yourself: occasional user bottom line: yes, i would recommend this to a friend
from www.amazon.com
this machine is for couples and singles in apartments not the waltons and certainly not the brady bunch.

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Positives: Nice Vibration Control, Easy To Install, Cleans Well, Volume Capacity: 2.44 cu/ ft

3 RECOMMENDED by 3 people for SMALL FAMILIES

LG WM3988HWA Front Load All-in-One Washer

$1,721.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
and i would disagree with the reviewer who said that this machine is not for a family of 4, 5 or 6.
from www.amazon.com
there are two people (including myself) in our home, so we don't normally have huge amounts of laundry to do.
from www.amazon.com
if your looking for a washer/dryer for your family of 4, 5 or 6...

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Positives: Cleans Well, Great Energy Efficiency, Excellent Portability, Volume Capacity: 4.2 cu/ ft

4 RECOMMENDED by 7 people for SMALL FAMILIES

Haier FV6800AW Washer

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from By arcee, reviews.homedepot.com
the result is very dry clothes.problems: there were occasional malfunction with machine detecting water levels.
from www.amazon.com
the only issue is that you really have to watch it, don't overfill it, and make sure the sink it's draining to is unclogged (i've had a couple nasty overflows.) otherwise great product, fast
from www.amazon.com
it's perfect for 1-2 people in a small apartment, probably not the most paractical for a big family, but i love it.
from www.amazon.com
even it is very samll, it is very suitable for a small family.
from www.amazon.com
through single and couple-dom life, i've been dragging my clothes to the local (and not-so local) laundromat resulting in frantic minutes scrounging for quarters, two hours of boredom, whites slowly

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Positives: Great Portability, Easy To Install, Nice Vibration Control

5 RECOMMENDED by 4 people for SMALL FAMILIES

LG Electronic WM2487HRM Front Load SteamWasher

$1,300.00 Est. at Amazon

from CarolynBe, www.shopping.com
the bottom line: the design features of this machine make it very attractive coupled with its high ratings from various consumer magazines.
from reviews.sears.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.
from By wifeoffireman2, reviews.homedepot.com
i am one of the most frugal people i know, and this was worth parting with a couple thousand dollars!
from www.amazon.com
there are a couple schools of thought when buying a washer and dryer set.
from rshiroma, www.shopping.com
pros: ultra quiet, steam cleaning, hand wash setting, coin catcher, adjustable chimes,?adjustable programs cons: occasional mildew odor on clothes if no steam cleaning or maintenance performed.

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Positives: Nice Vibration Control, Cleans Well, Quiet Operation, Volume Capacity: 4 cu/ ft

Maytag MTW5600TQ

$894.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.abt.com
great washer, great value for a family of 4 with 2 very active kids.

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Positives: Has Adjustable Settings, Nice Energy Efficiency, Easy To Use, Volume Capacity: 3.2 cu/ ft

LG WM0642HW 7 Cycle Front Load Washer

$1,081.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
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.
from By justlittleoldme, reviews.homedepot.com
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
from By MrsL, reviews.homedepot.com
i had been shopping for a couple weeks before i choose this washer and the matching dryer.
from www.amazon.com
i plan on checking the filter and draining it a couple times per month to keep any mold from forming too.

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Positives: Has Adjustable Settings, Quiet Operation, Good Vibration Control, Volume Capacity: 3.83 cu/ ft

LG WM2455 XL Front Load Washer

$1,199.00 Est. at Amazon

from By Anonymous Reviewer, reviews.homedepot.com
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.
from By mikeandleah, reviews.homedepot.com
we are a family of four.
from By Anonymous Reviewer, reviews.homedepot.com
maybe because it's because 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
from www.bestbuy.com
pros: huge for a family of four, laundry gets done in 2loads!
from www.bestbuy.com
pros: easy to use, good features, cleans clothes well cons: clothes can get caught in drum perferation "i purchased this washer along with a steam dryer a couple months ago.

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Positives: Cleans Well, Nice Vibration Control, Quiet Operation, Volume Capacity: 4 cu/ ft

LG WM0742HGAG Washer

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from By Redfish, reviews.homedepot.com
wash cycles varied from 40-55 minutes, although that is a little deceiving b/c the timer stood still for a couple minutes during the cycle while the machine calibrated settings base on the load
from By HDShopper23, reviews.homedepot.com
if i catch them in time out of the dyer i don't even have to iron them.my household only consists of 2 people, but we are very happy with these machines.

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Positives: Cleans Well, Excellent Vibration Control, Great Spin Cycle, Volume Capacity: 4.2 cu/ ft

Frigidaire GLEH1642DS Front Load Stacked Washer

$1,085.00 Est. at Amazon

from reviews.sears.com
there are two people in the home and i do a load of laundry about every other day.
from reviews.sears.com
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

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Positives: Cleans Well, Quiet Operation, Good Energy Efficiency, Volume Capacity: 3.1 cu/ ft

Maytag NFW7200TW Front Load Washer

$676.00 Est. at Amazon

from By CameronsMom, reviews.homedepot.com
not a big deal to me, but some people may find that irritating.i can't think of anything else right now but will be sure to update again in a couple months!
from By ThankfulMotherof3, reviews.homedepot.com
bought this and dryer on sale a couple months ago.

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Positives: Cleans Well, Good Vibration Control, Quiet Operation, Volume Capacity: 3.5 cu/ ft

Whirlpool WFW8300S 3.3 Cu. Ft. Capacity Duet

$947.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
perfect for two people.
from www.amazon.com
i need to qualify my comments by indicating that we purchased the unit from lowe's (model # wfw8300sw) just a couple weeks ago...
from www.bestbuy.com
i have a small family of three that has put this washer though light to normal use.
from reviews.sears.com
and for a family of 3, this size has ample room.
from www.amazon.com
cons: washer is somewhat smallish (3.4 cu ft) but works for family of four; a little less flexibility in terms of settings (but works for us); need to buy pedestals (at $220 ea) as with all front

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Positives: Great Energy Efficiency, Large Capacity, Short Cycle Time, Volume Capacity: 3.4 cu/ ft

Whirlpool WTW6400SW Cabrio 4.5 Cu. Ft. Capacity Washer

$1,398.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
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.
from www.bestbuy.com
in the past couple months, it have seen the "f51", "ld", "lf" on the control panel.
from www.bestbuy.com
pros: has to be the appility to wash very large loads cons: haven't found one yet "i purchased this product a couple months ago after doing what i think is the best research possible.....(i talked

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Positives: Excellent Energy Efficiency, Good Vibration Control, Quiet Operation, Volume Capacity: 4.5 cu/ ft

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Haier HLP21E Top Load Washer

LG WM3431 Front Load All-in-One Washer

LG WM3988HWA Front Load All-in-One Washer

Haier FV6800AW Washer

LG Electronic WM2487HRM Front Load SteamWasher

Maytag MTW5600TQ

LG WM0642HW 7 Cycle Front Load Washer

LG WM2455 XL Front Load Washer

LG WM0742HGAG Washer

Frigidaire GLEH1642DS Front Load Stacked Washer

Maytag NFW7200TW Front Load Washer

Whirlpool WFW8300S 3.3 Cu. Ft. Capacity Duet

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