2024 Best Cheap washer & dryer 

I’m so overwhelmed from reading about washers and dryers for the past 30 hours I’m just gonna buy this one

I have this exact washer. The full model number of mine is WTW4816FW3, which I'm guessing means it's the third revision of this machine. It's a good performer if one understands its little quirks, of which there are a few. Here are some tips I've learned: 1. Don't use the normal cycle for anything other than possibly a half load or less. This is the eco cycle, so it uses much less water than the others even on the auto-sense setting, and it does not allow for a deep wash, which I believe is necessary when washing full loads in this machine because of the design of the agitator which rolls the laundry through the wash water. The normal cycle also has a pitiful spray rinse, but one can negate that by selecting the extra rinse which will add a full deep rinse, but at the same lower water level as the wash. It's a good cycle for lightly soiled loads of about a half tub or less, but anything more than that, I'd use something else. 2. Piggy-backing off of the last tip, always use the deep wash option for full loads. In my opinion, the auto sensor doesn't put in enough water for full loads, especially full mixed loads because the auto sensor works on how heavy the clothes are, not how many clothes are in the drum. So, one might end up with half a tub of water to wash a full tub of clothes, which just leads to them being bunched up and thrashing back and forth against the agitator. Deep wash will give you a full tub of water so full loads can then turn over effortlessly. The agitator in this machine does a great job if it has enough water to work properly. I've seen lots of reviewers saying they have to use the bulky cycle to get enough water in the machine, but that is not so. I'd use deep wash before using bulky because bulky defaults to a low-speed spin, no bueno for heavy items. For a full tub of everyday clothes, my go-to selections are heavy duty cycle, soil level knob set to light so the agitation isn't quite as long, warm water, and deep wash. If a fast wash time is important, one can use quick wash, but I found for myself that the final spin wasn't long enough for large loads. 3. DON'T OVERLOAD! This is imperative. This machine can't handle it. One can audibly hear the motor and gears straining during an overload condition, I speak from experience. One or two times of this happening corrected me of that behavior. Loosely packed, dry clothes to the top row of holes in the tub is the most you should put in this washer. Also, as stated in the video, balancing the load correctly is important because of the hanging suspension. If the load is out of balance at all, the machine will bang the tub against the sides of the cabinet and let me tell you, that is LOUD! I guess I kinda wrote a novel, LOL, but I hope it helps others. It really is a good washer if one knows how to use it properly.

This is the set I bought for my apartment. Specifically for the dual action agitator. I’m glad I made a good choice.

Many new machines won't let you manually choose the water level. I hate that. They use sensors and they aren't always accurate.

Man I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and opinions on these appliances. I’m young , and about to try to get my first house soon. Appliances aren’t cheap and I don’t wanna buy a piece of junk.

This is definitely one of the best washers out there for the money. It’s one of the last washers available with the deep cleaning dual action agitator and a true full basket of water. The only other washer that will perform better is the Maytag Commercial Model MVWP586GW which is almost twice the price but definitely worth it, it even comes with a full 5 year warranty. But for the money the Whirlpool WTW4816FW is definitely a bargain. The only negative is that it is a Lowes only machine, but Lowes often has them on sale.

I have the same dryer on 220v . The best one !!!👍👌

We bought one used almost 10 years ago for like 40 bucks , it finally quit a couple weeks ago so we bought a new one today , with the dryer .

I just purchased this and the matching electric dryer set

My Maytags are monkey crap. On the dryer, it makes a buzz when it is done and has a crooked logo badge. The drum is off balance on the washer. There are also scratches on the dryer drum!! We bought these at the beginning of this year! Thanks a lot, Whirlpool.

Always goes wrong in the suspension roods at 2 years of use starts banging around and the actuator or bearings go out easily as well

Still surprises me that Whirlpool has never changed the basic Top-Filter dryer design since the 1950s, beside the smaller 27" one with the Filter below the door.

Thanks!

Thanks, Great Info..

Can a queen size comforter fit and wash well?

I like Speed Queen, but I keep hearing that the TC5 doesnt get clothes that clean. It is very durable though. I leaning towards Maytag Commercial 586.

i have this washer and the motor had to be replaced after 13 months and now at two years and a couple months it need a circuit board😮

Had this washer about 4 years. The metal gear that turns the plastic agitator seems to have corroded and the cost of purchasing a new agitator and gear assembly was not worth repairing. Going a different route on the next one.

I went with GE

This or an Amana??

Would you buy this washer & dryer refurbished for $500 together or the Whirlpool WTW4955 washer & dryer for $900 scratch-&-dent?

Getting a house soon and will be getting these. But i need help for a fridge option. Any suggestions?

I feel like I made it out like a thief, I got a 12 yr old whirlpool from an old lady for 75 bucks and she got some new LG crap at brandsmart🙃. My LG ironically just broke and that is why I bought it.

I see a lot of the lowest price washers now have the crappy fake stainless steel tubs. I'd rather have a white one like this.

I would prefer a used Whirlpool Direct Drive washing machine rather than the new Vertical Modular Washers.

I have 7 children and our washer just went out. I need something reliable and can’t afford a speed Queen. Does this only come in the smaller sizes I’ve seen online? Wondering if I’m crazy for considering getting such a small washer.

Please make video's on BOSCH SIEMENS Front load I Recently purchase SIEMENS 8Kg Front load WG34A20SIN/2023

It's a washer & dryer. You're cleaning dirty clothes. Why would anyone go out & spend crazy $$$ on a set? I buy American made Whirlpool anyday.

Story about a lady who found a computer board at $60. Meaningless. The problem: the computer boards are known for going out, the pressure swtiches as well. Of course folks should choose this over Samsung, LG, and Hotpoint. Known garbage for years, could care less if 'they're getting better'. Maytag or Whirlpool a better/safer choice and lower parts cost with more availability should issue arise. Great tips of course but exactly reasons you might want to avoid the lowest range Whirlpools, or any other brand.

Is this your home? No speed queen?

This one’s a rental house special lol, landlords just buy the cheapest new ones.

I personally prefer front loaders. We do so much laundry that I don’t think a washer like this would be big enough for us. We are a family of 4 that does about 20 loads a week. Sometimes, I think our 4.5 cu.ft Whirlpool front loader isn’t big enough.

Meh...I coughed up the cash and bought a Speed Queen. It will still be working when I'm dead of old age but it is the last washer I'll ever have to buy.

None fill all the way tho

I would never buy this i had a similar one and only lasted 5 years i replaced it with a used old kenmore 90 series ( iwas a bit nervous it was just a waste of money) but it actually worked that thing washes like if it just came out of the store brand new and its 23 years old but not sure how far it will go from there literally no problems execpt the drain pump once needed to change but overall any used kenmore or wirlpool old school washer is good people who actually buys this washer just have money to spend every few years thats what companies do make faulty appliances so u can spend more money

I hate those machines they are awful I would never buy them

Hand me batao

I have this washer and it’s dog shit….