#Washing machine and dryer set full#

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.

#Washing machine and dryer set full#

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 much energy and water they consume. We test each model's control panel and score how easy and intuitive it is to use and its responsiveness. If they have a specialty setting such as bulky bedding or quick wash, we evaluate those cycles as well. When we test washing machines we test their performance on regular, heavy-duty and delicate cycles. Today's washers are smarter, gentler, clean better and easier to use than the early models were, but we're still testing them for what we always did - how well they'll clean and care for your clothing, and how easy and intuitive they are to use. Here at the Good Housekeeping Institute Home Care and Cleaning Products Lab, our experts have decades of testing experience so we know the best washing machines and best dryers. Washing machines have advanced over the years with new features and styles, such as front-loading versus top-loading washing machines, and choosing the perfect washing machine can seem overwhelming with all the options available. We also added links to related content that could be useful for our readers. We updated this guide in September 2022 to ensure all products tested and vetted by the Good Housekeeping Institute Home Care and Cleaning Products Lab were in stock, available and accurately priced.