

You won't find steam cycles at this price point, but you can still kill bacteria on the sanitize cycle with the addition of an oxi additive that helps boost your detergent's cleaning power. It has all the key cycles including ones for washing workout wear and bulky items like comforters, down coats and sleeping bags. GE washers are always solid performers in our GH Cleaning Lab tests. If you are looking for a machine with luxury features at a great price, this model from GE is a solid choice. Other extras include steam cycles, WiFi connectivity, and a one-step wash and dry option that washes and air dries a small load overnight. It holds up to 50 ounces of liquid detergent and is a cinch to fill without spilling. All you do is select the cycle and the washer automatically adds the correct amount of detergent. This washer is packed with features, including SmartDispense bulk detergent dispensing. Even the quick wash removed a set-in stain in just 20 minutes. We found the wash cycles speedy and very effective, impressively cleaning our cotton and polyester stain swatches in both warm and cold water.
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In our tests, the drum and door seal were bone dry after a full vent cycle. And the door gasket, dispenser drawer and other internal components are treated with Microban, an additive to help keep mold at bay. The machine pulls in outside air to dry the interior while the drum spins intermittently. This GE washer has a venting option that automatically dries the inside of the machine and the door seal when your laundry is done. One of the biggest consumer complaints about front loading washing machines is the musty smell that develops when water puddles inside. We even check how easy it is to open and close the door! Our top picks: We also test each model’s control panel for intuitiveness, how responsive it is and how easy it is to use. If there's a sanitizing cycle, we confirm the machine reaches a high enough temperature for the required amount of time to adequately kill germs on fabrics. We also test specialty cycles like bulky bedding and quick or speed wash to see if they perform up to our expectations. That means for each machine we test, we measure 72 stains to assess cleaning and count hundreds of fraying threads to assess gentleness. When we test washing machines, we evaluate them on the regular, heavy-duty and delicate cycles for how well they clean and remove stains, how much energy and water they consume and how gentle they are on fabric. Enter the Good Housekeeping Institute Home Appliances and Cleaning Products Lab experts, who have decades of testing under their belts and know the best, most reliable models. Washing machines have gotten very fancy (and very pricey) in the last few years, and shopping for your perfect match can be overwhelming. We updated this guide in June 2022 to ensure all products tested and vetted by the Good Housekeeping Institute Home Appliances and Cleaning Products Lab were in stock, available and accurately priced.
