Best 3 Top Load Washers for 2022 

In less than 3 years my daughter went through 2 sets of GE washer/dryers. And she was paying for the extended warranty. I told her to check out Speed Queen and this was during Covid. They delivered the set to her in about a week. She’s had no problem with the Speed Queen set. They’re very quiet and clean and dry like a dream.

I bought the Commercial Maytag. It washes the heck out of my laundry, With Water and great agitation. Got rid of the Stinky front loader.

Love the GE stain removal guide 4:45--my 15 year old son wore his brand new, expensive, impossibly white, white skinny jeans on a school trip and got 'em covered in grass stains--got 'em bak to their pristine white with the stain cycle and Spray and Wash.

We fell into speed queen simply because we could not get the other cheaper brands during covid. Cost was a bit higher but fit and function and build quality was much, much better than the other 3 or 4 cheaper brands we have bought over 30 years. Wish i would have known about SQ years ago i would have saved some cash and repair headaches. You get what you pay for still applies in some consumer products.

Love my speed queen. It’s several years old but still has the agitator and cleans wonderfully.

I have had speed queen for 6 years and no complaints, love them. My parents are looking for a new set and many people said speed queen. Two different independent appliance dealers said speed queen and most reviews have them in the top 3 (usually #1 if they are honest) You don't need bells and whistles to wash clothes...just water and a reliable machine, which is what speed queen is.

Honorable mention. Speed Queen. The best machine out there. Their top 3 picks were trash, junk and garbage respectively. Wouldn't take any one of them if they paid me.

Speed Queen all day ever day. Also i personally would never go back to a top loader after using a front loader for more than a decade now. Thanks for the review!

I bought my speed queen TC5 washer used with matching dryer 600$ for both . They were only used for 1 year . The couple were moving across the country and did not want to haul them . I drove about 2 hours each way But was well worth it .

As a mechanic who swapped jobs 2 years ago abs learned a new trade that hotpot washer is so junk the lg is junk get the speedqueen

I’m still using the first washer I ever bought in my life and I’ve been using it for 30+ years and not had a problem…Maytag!

We have a Speed Queen top load washer and it's excellent. I would highly recommend

Awesome facts,, to the point, Thanks for the review!

Thank you to everyone who left a comment. I need a washer for a vacation rental. Sounds like Speed Queen is a great investment!

I had a Samsung front loader set for five years. The washer was an endless pain the ass. Then I got a Speed Queen set a few years ago right before they discontinued them. I think I paid $999 for the washer with the upgraded control panel. It's been a workhorse. Now they've been brought back as the "classic" but with stripped-down controls and a higher price. At least they still make them.

I have a 1997 Whirlpool washer and dryer and it's still does the job. 2 service calls in 25 years.

I agree with you Karen! I live in my house for 23 years, in the first 10 I went through 3 washing machines and then I bought a Speed Queen and never looked back. 13 years of daily service with no issues, built like a tank, simple to use and if you have "stains" a little scrub with Shout does the job. Good luck with the stains pre sets of the GE. Speed Queen might be a little costlier than the rest but you'll save time and money in the long run and prevent a lot of "agita" when those fancier machines break down and they will! I will never even consider anything but a Speed Queen for the rest of my life and, frankly I don't care what sells the most.

Speed Queen is much less expensive in the long run. For the life of the SpeedQueen you’ll replace and repair the other brand’s several times. My last SpeedQueen lasted 18 years and I gave it to my niece. I didn’t have to call a repair man not once.

Speed Queen should be #1..you can wash horse blankets in it. I went through 3 washers in 15=years, then I bought my Speed Queen…love it

I like my Maytag washer/ dryer. I'm really surprised they did not make the list

I have a GE Laundry Center that I have had since 2003 almost 20 years. Will you do a video on the best Laundry Centers for 2022-2023? Thank you.👋🏻❤

Thank you for making this video. I will be purchasing GE Profile washer & dryer very soon. I am grateful. Debbie

The thing about Speed Queen is you can utilize that whole tub and still get good turnover. Don't let the size dissuade you unless you have large bulky bedding, then a laundromat commercial washer is best for comforters. For regular loads of laundry this machine is fine.

Old school is the best choice. Well-made parts. NO BELLS AND WHISTLES PLEASE!! I go with the Speed Queen!

My grandparents bought a Speed Queen washer/dryer in 1966 the pair were still going strong in 2005 with only belts being replaced twice.

SO THANKFUL my 1985 Maytag is still chugging along!! I can't imagine why washers today don't use filters that can be manually cleaned. Is impossible to filter out the pet hair and get clothes really clean.

I loveeeee my LG. So good!

I have a KitchenAid washer and dryer set that is 31 years old and still working perfect, never even been serviced. I would like to see one of these last 31 years.

I would prefer the Speed Queen TC5. American made and built like a tank!!!

Great review

Good info, definitely GE for me 👍

Just look at the comments on this video and the best brand is clear. I would have bought a Speed Queen but I couldn’t justify the price. Ended up going with the lowest end Whirlpool at lowes and it seems to be working pretty good. Washes better than my Moms front load Samsung.

Interesting reading. I had a GE washer and dryer that lasted me 25 years but I chose not to move them when I relocated because I thought it might actually break. Bought an LG front loader and it’s been going strong for 6+ years at this point, washing multiple loads a week, BUT when I have to purchase another one I will be seriously looking at Speed Queen!

After i went through a ge and whirlpool in 16 years i spent the money and bought the a speed queen with no regrets

I got the LG absolutely love it. Had it 6 months now. Hopefully it will last 10 years. The samsung it replaced was trash from day 1. Would stall and not clean or balance.

I agree.I have a GE that if I could afford to give it away, I would.

I just bought an LG top load washer. I read online that it now has the fewest repairs of any.

I like my upgrade model Maytag washer. Not needed a new dryer yet. Gets the job done. I check weight of my clothes inside to add level of water. Only problem is over half full dirty clothes in tub.Doesnot clean all the clothes

Speed Queen only an honorable mention😂 Its price high because it is higher quality.

Love the LG.

Speed Queen TC5 and then TR7 are the very best clothes washing machines. "But" are Speed Queen clothes dryers also good.??

I have a 2021 GE top loading steam washer with agitator. Have had it for just over 1 year. It is constantly going out of balance. Would never have gotten this if I had known this was going to be such a headache. Was VERY highly rated when I purchased it last year.

Love, love love my Speed Queen, highly recommend

wish we could get these, at a good price, in the UK. we seem stick with the front loaders or the faux top loader (the drum is still same orientation as front loader but has a panel int he top to put the washing in)

I bought this GE and so far I'm loving it. Don't listen to the haters, it's a fantastic washing machine!

Dang.Wish I saw this a couple of days ago.I JUST purchased a hot point washer/ dryer it will be delivered on Thursday ( 8/ 11).I had a whirlpool for 17 years( can't complain it was great).The washer was not spinning out the water.The dryer was fine I just didn't want to take a chance of it going out.I got the warranty so I shall see.

Been alot of washer sales lately. I went with the lg for 100 more than the hot point. I get the Home Depot warranty and pray it fails in that time period so I can get a new one lol

So tired with all the problems with Maytag and LG. Got a Speed Queen T7 and just love it. Clean clothes, no repairman and 7 year warranty. Yay!

How does it get rid of the stains?

Is there a Washer that has a BUILT in Water heater. Have a friend and her husband that do not have a hot water hook up and I am trying to find a TOP LOAD washer with a built in water heater? ANY SUGGESTION WOULD HELP

I bought a Speed Queen set in 2013, the pair worked fine for 5 years under normal wash load of 2 people. On year six the washer failed from a burned out motor and later a timer, both big ticket items. The dryer suffered burned wiring twice. I was very disappointed with these machines as my Mothers Speed Queen lasted near 24 years under the same operating conditions. I wouldn't have another one, especially at the cost.

Sorry but the top load TR7 Speed Queen washer is the top of the line! You don't need a fancy POWER wash button because you have a MULTITUDE of wash options including HEAVY wash. This Speed Queen actually FILLS TO TO TOP of the tub if you select and of course has many other water fill options. It also offer at least 10 favorite was buttons, should you choose, pre-wash, pre-soak, delayed stop, STABLE spin, and so much more. Spend a few extra bucks, get the 7 year warranty and this thing will probably last 40 years if you keep it clean! You can balance a nickel on this machine during the spin cycle and the wash cycle is so quiet, you'll think it isn't operating! This is a heavy duty operating machine which of course offers gentle cycles for your light weight clothing. Go and check them out!

My 1987 Kenmore washer and dryer with electronic touch controls still operate flawlessly and have had no major repairs. Nothing made today will last as long as these older appliances.

does the GE #1 have a dryer companion.

The only one you referenced that was worth a darn is the Speed Queen. The others are overcomplicated nightmares. Go with the Speed Queen or the commercial model Maytag.

I had a little haier apartment portable washer. No agitator. Cleaned far better than any other washer I had for years.

The Hotpoint washer is on here because of its simplicity and price. A lot of people want a washer with selectable water level instead of automatic water fill. When you have big and complex motherboards on washers, it means there are more things that can go wrong.

I have a analog whirlpool washer for 19 years an ive only fix it 3 time best for me

R these top load washers apt size ?

Speed Queen TC 5 all day. It will out last all of the other washers here many times over and therefore a much better value in the long run.

after getting a top load washer with no aggravator, i really miss it. u just dont get a deep enough clean with the ones without it. u need something to really work the clothes back down into the water

Speed queen all the way

Maytag commercial brand is the best! There is a comparison video on the two. Maytag rotates the load while speed queen does not.

Have you done a video on washing machines that are just one big, open tub? Top loading? Without the agitator? I did see the front load ones but looking for top losing, no agitator.I just discovered the channel and subscribed when it randomly showed up on my home page in the algorithm. Watched a few and they’re very informative. TY

How much is the front loader machine

What make/model of machine(s) have a bare minimum, or NO ELECTRONICS WHATSOEVER in them?

We have a Maytag commercial technology super cap top loader with the bells and whistles. It is 4 yr old and doesn’t clean the clothes very well leaving food and stains along with dirt or put enough water in and only agitates for 5 Minutes no matter what cycle. I only wish we had another washer and regret getting this one. Do these washers talked about here really get clothes clean? Do they agitate well? Will the water at least cover the clothes?

Hey thanks for the info....I think based on your product knowledge , I'd like the Speed Queen . I really don't need or care for all the "bells & whistle's" ....I just need a basic well built washer. I have a Maytag front loader, and will never own another. It doesn't clean the clothing well , forget about removing spots... they're in for the duration...and the washer is constantly stinking and needs to be "refreshed" I'm just extremely disappointed....it wasn't a "cheap" washer ..... so I'm in the market for a good TOP LOAD washer to replace the "stinky" Maytag. Thanks again for the informative video. 👍👍

I love how he said the hotloint had no electronics. That a lie.

You guys in the comment section convinced me to get a speed queen tr7. They matched the price to the tc5 and it seemed like a good deal, well not really since its not cheap at all. Lol.. but dang washing machines are junk now, couldn't believe how cheap they felt for the money.

Bid on my speed queen, 6years old, transmission done.

I'm getting a GE model! I don't care about the cost!

I have the GE #1 washer and it ain't worth crap!!!! I purchased it in 2015, some of the cycles started going out 2 years later.. And.... It only fills to mid section.. can't wash a large comforter in there it doesn't get wet all the way so you know it's not clean and... Mine's starting making the knocking noise during the spin cycle about a week ago also on some of the cycles it stopped spinning so I had to put it on spin and rinse cycle to finish then ..... It made a VERY LOUD HUMMING NOISE ANS THAT'S WHEN THE WHOLE BASE SNAPPED OFF!!!! ALL THIS THING DID WAS LIGHT UP LIKE A CHRISTMAS TREE AND LOOK PRETTY!! CHECK OUT THE REVIEWS AND YES I PAID $900 ... I WENT BACK TO THE OLD SCHOOL WASHERS WHICH WORKS JUST FINE FILLS UP AND AGITATES CLOTHES TO GET THEM CLEAN!!!!!

I bought a Maytag “Commercial” and I hate it! Bulky/Sheets is the only setting that has a full deep water wash but agitates slower and the spin is slower. It also leaves lint on dark colored clothes no matter what cycle I use. If I had it to do over I would get a Speed Queen.

Good video. Do you have a video on dryers. Also, gas or electric which one is better?

Glad I read the reviews. I need a new washer. Speed Queen it is. So is this the best Speed Queen ? I do have to wash king size bedding?

Add Amana to your list, made inU.S.,reasonable, dependable, would buy again in a minute ref. Also.

wish they made speed queen with glass lids

have a GE washer that before a year no longer spins and GE refuses to give me another one!

Speed Queen TC5, it costs more but you get what you pay for. The only thing that would make it better is if it spun faster.

I'd take the one Commercial grade Maytag over all currently

The Speed Queen is best. We have a set. Next is the commercial grade Maytag model.

Commenting at 1:49. I can imagine that Hotpoint is a hunk of junk. Would like the see the motor and transmission on that washer.

Best dryers for 2022, please.

Speed Queen is the most honorable washers on this video. 👍. You get what you pay for. 😁

I would never by another LG had mine 10 months nothing but problems and LG does not stand behind there own products. So far I'm loving my maytag

What No Whirlpool? Have heard anything good about LG or Samsung.

GE may be the best selling but, what is the best quality for durability and ease of use?

SPEED QUEEN FOREVER.⚘

I am trying to decide which washer. Bought a Samsung and they are awful. No one can even repair them. Repair guy told me speed queen is only reliable washer out now period. Guess I'll see if I can find one somewhere.

Honorable mention 🤣🤣🤣 it's #1 lmfao

What’s the best wm that can was bed sheets no prob?

i hv admired on a model of BLUE AG+ FRONT LOAD WASHER which has plenty of good features and suitable for those who care on bacteria protection.Blue Ag+ eliminates bacteria with cold wash and has StainMaster+ eliminates allergens and bacteria with hot wash

I would love review of deep chest freezers 7 cu ft if not bigger ones for storage

I’m starting to love my new GE washer. the sensing doesn’t matter to me, and the clothes come out smelling perfectly fine, and it also has a great turnover. It’s more silent on agitation. To those who hate the modern times, suck it up. you don’t know common sense on how to use these washers.

Imagine putting the speed queen tc5, the only old school washer still made in honorable mentions lol

If you want a washing machine that works well and is built to last, the only answer is Speed Queen. Our Speed Queen is 12 years old and still runs great. Everyone in my family that was tired of there junky washing machine both top and front load that I tell to buy a top load Speed Queen are so happy with them and thank me for telling them to buy a Speed Queen. Trust me spend the few hundred extra dollars to buy a top load Speed Queen, they are worth every cent. Do not be penny wish and dollar foolish by buying the competition over a Speed Queen, odds are it will never lat as long as a Speed Queen will or will wash your clothes cleaner than a Speed Queen will. Thank You Speed Queen for still building a such a quality and well made product, you put your competition to shame!

All DirectDrive Whirlpools are not only bulletproof, but also easily serviceable, and that quality was the best reason for discontinue them... Same as always in industry, they discovered "innovation" and invented "infinite profits". In ten years, people repairing their home appliances are going to appreciate items that last 3 years, and will be happy for that...

speed queen the way to go if your smart

#1 ? oh really ! I got back from the appliance store where the salesman refused to offer me what he said his worst model he said too many customers returned #1 and complained of loud banging noise and other problems.