There are many varieties of washers and dryers in the market today. Consumers are spoilt for choices, but it can also become daunting to select the right make and model of the machines for each household’s needs. In the list of top 10 washers and dryers mentioned on home appliance review websites, some brands feature regularly and even top the list every year. What makes these top performers different from other less popular washing and drying solutions?

LG: A South Korean company that dominates on a global level offers top quality washers and dryers. The company makes different types of dryers to appeal to a larger consumer base. One can buy stackable washer and dryer models suitable for small spaces, or purchase gas or electric models to suit every household’s energy needs. LG washing machines are innovative and stylish appliances with many useful features. One can find at least one LG model featured in any list of top 10 washers and dryers.

Whirlpool:  A leading American company, which manufactures different types of home appliances, Whirlpool ranks on top when it comes to its washer and dryer offerings. The company manufactures its washing machines with features like steam-cleaning to remove really tough stains and smart features to help consumers keep a tab on the energy consumption per use. Some popular dryers from the brands contain features like wrinkle shield (7.3 cu. ft. gas dryer with wrinkle shield option) and moisture sensing (7.4 cu. ft. electric dryer with advanced moisture sensing).

GE:  General Electric (GE) is a popular choice for home appliances. Washers and dryers from this brand consistently top the list of quality appliances. The popular models from GE are known more for functionality than style. Some of such models are 4.2 cu. ft. 14-cycle top-loading washer and 7.5 cu. ft. electric front-load dryer.

Kenmore:  Washers and dryers from this American company are popular with families large and small. One popular washer model is Elite 41962, 5.2 cu. ft. front-load washer and a dryer model is 81122 7.0 cu. ft. electric dryer with wrinkle guard. In the business of washing machines since 1927, Kenmore is a household name across the US for their innovative washers and dryers.

Electrolux: A Swedish company, which is popular all across the world, makes washers and dryers with features such as extra powerful pulsators and central sprinkling. One good quality washer from this brand is EIFLS60LT and one of the top dryer models is EIMED60LT.

Some of the other brands for washers and dryers are Haier, Frigidaire, Maytag, Bosch and Staber.