A washer is one of the most important appliances you can have in your home. It rids your clothes and linens from dirt while keeping away any harmful materials you may pick up throughout the course of the day.  But not just any washer will do. These days, washers are a dime a dozen, and it can be difficult to determine which one is worth the expense for your long-term needs. We can help.

When you need to wash away the dirt and grime, these are the best washers to complete the task.

GE UltraFresh Vent System Front-Load Washer with OdorBlock

Best washer overall

Features:

• Capacity: 48 cu. ft.
• Height: 39.75 in
  
• Depth: 32 in
  
• Width: 28 in
  
• Number of wash cycles: 12
  
• Number of wash speeds:  5
  
• Number of wash temperatures: 5

As the best overall washer, the GE UltraFresh Vent System Front-Load Washer with OdorBlock combines smart technology with affordability. Its exclusive UltraFresh Vent System is designed specifically for Odor Block, working to eliminate odors caused by excess moisture in the machine. It also uses microban antimicrobial technology for greater durability, with components like the gasket, dispenser and draining system all incorporated. 

The SmartDispense Technology greatly simplifies everything, allowing for an intelligent dispenser to dispense exactly the right amount of detergent up to 32 loads. Plus, there is built-in WiFi to help you control your laundry, no matter where you are. If you are at home, there is Dynamic Balancing Technology (dBT) to help ensure a quiet wash, so your washer is not the soundtrack to your home.

A one-year limited warranty is included.

Pros:

• Smart dispenser
• Wi-Fi-enabled
• Multiple wash cycles

Cons:

• Not the cheapest
• No steamer

Black + Decker Portable Washer

Best portable washer

Features:

• Capacity: 0.9 cu. ft.
• Height: 31.5 in
  
• Depth: 18.2 in
  
• Width: 17.69 in
  
• Energy consumption: 23 kWh/year
  
• Number of wash cycles: 5
  
• Number of wash speeds: 1
  
• Number of wash temperatures: 1

When you want the best compact washer, consider the Black + Decker Portable Washer, our pick for the best portable washer. It is small at just 0.9 cubic feet but still manages to include features like an LED digital display, cycle status light, and top lid viewing window. There are five wash cycles: heavy, gentle, rapid, and soak. 

However, both the wash speed and wash temperature are limited to just one option each. That means there is only cold water and not hot water to wash your clothes. You do get a choice of three water levels with a 765 RPM maximum spin speed. A drain hose and quick connect sink adapter are included.

A one-year limited warranty is included with your purchase. 

Pros:

• Very affordable
• Compact design
• Low energy consumption

Cons:

• Limited warranty
• Few features

LG WashTower Laundry Center

Best stackable washer

Features:

• Capacity: 4.5 cu. ft.
• Height: 74.38 in
  
• Depth: 30.38 in
  
• Width: 27 in
  
• Energy consumption: 105 kWh/year
  
• Number of wash cycles: 10
  
• Number of wash speeds: 5
  
• Number of wash temperatures: 5

For the price of one machine, you can get two with the LG WashTower Laundry Center. It is built for larger families, pulling double duty with both a washer and dryer in one. The washer measures 4.5 cubic feet, while the dryer is larger at 7.4 cubic feet for an extra-large capacity for which you will likely be grateful. It does not skimp on technology, either, offering built-in AI sensors that can automatically adjust and customize wash and dry cycles. 

It also incorporates exclusive technology like five jets with TurboWash360