We can’t predict whether the Maytag set will be especially reliable or long-lasting-this isn’t the Maytag of old, and Whirlpool’s reputation isn’t what it used to be. But it gets the job done, and some people may prefer its pared-down controls and its lack of bells and whistles. The matching dryer, the Maytag MEDC465HW, took about 15 minutes longer than the LG DLEX4000 to dry our test load on Normal, and it has no speed-dry option. It also has some settings that make it act more like the traditional top-loaders some people are more comfortable with, including a Deep Water Wash option for additional water and a Powerwash setting for stronger agitation. It’s pretty efficient and not too rough on its default Normal cycle. We tested the Maytag MVWC465HW and found that it was a decent cleaner. If you can’t or won’t spend much on a washer, we recommend considering whichever top-loader with an agitator you can find on sale from Whirlpool or Maytag (they’re the same basic machines, with slightly different features) that’s somewhere in the range of $600. The Maytag MEDC465HW dryer has also been replaced with a similar model, the Maytag MED4500MW, which is the same size as the MEDC465HW, but includes new features like a Wrinkle Prevent phase. The MVW4505MW is largely the same as the MVWC465HW, but it has a slightly larger capacity than its predecessor and two additional rinse cycles. The Maytag MVWC465HW washing machine has been replaced with a similar model, the Maytag MVW4505MW, and is no longer in production. The GE GFD65 dryer performed about as well as the LG DLEX4000 but took about 10 more minutes to dry a load on Normal. The GE GFW650 has an interior light, a reversible door, and an option for auto-dispensing detergent. If you choose to connect your washer and dryer to Wi-Fi-and succeed in doing so-GE’s SmartHQ app provides many of the same features as LG’s ThinQ, including cycle-end notifications, downloadable wash programs, and remote start, though LG’s app is better about providing performance reports and diagnostics. Like the WM4000H, the GFW650 has numerous wash programs, as well as options for presoaking and extra-hot water. The GFW650 is not our main pick because in our tests it took about 20 minutes longer, on average, to wash a load on Normal than the WM4000H plus, we found that LG full-size washers rate more highly for reliability than GE’s. It also does more to reduce potential mildew and mold issues than any other washer we’ve tested: The gasket, detergent tray, and drain hose are made with antimicrobial Microban, and the washer has an option for venting that you can run after a cycle has finished to dry the drum with the door closed. The GE GFW650 cleaned about as well as the LG WM4000H in our tests and was similarly gentle on fabrics. LG makes a similar washer, the WM3600H, which omits some useful features but costs less. The WM4000H and its matching dryer (which is available in electric or gas) are stackable-in fact, you can stack any 27-inch LG dryer, new or old, on top of the WM4000H. The big downsides to the LG washer and dryer are that the control panels are hard to use in dim lighting and LG’s customer service stinks, so in the unlikely event that you need a repair under warranty, it might be a hassle. (They still won’t last as long as your parents’ old Maytag, though.) The matching LG DLEX4000 dryer dried loads faster than most of the other dryers we tested. Reliability is tough to predict, but in recent years LG front-loaders have had some of the lowest repair rates among mainstream washers, according to multiple sources. We found the Wi-Fi–connected features useful, including the end-of-cycle notifications, maintenance alerts, remote start, and additional downloadable wash programs the LG ThinQ app was also more intuitive and full-featured than those of our other picks. It even has a unique door-prop feature to help prevent the dreaded mildew smell. Like most front-load washers, the WM4000H has a huge capacity, runs quietly, and is notably efficient with water and energy. The WM4000H can wash a load significantly faster than a typical high-efficiency washer, and it has one of the widest varieties of wash settings, including a stain-loosening prewash option, super-hot temps, and extra rinses. It was one of the best washers we tested at removing all types of stains, yet it also handled fabrics more gently than most models we tried.

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