The Best Top-Opening Washing Machine 2022

The Best Top-Opening Washing Machine

The EW7T3733BO offers an above average spin speed of 1300 rpm and a delay start option up to 20 hours. If its variety of programs is interesting, because it is suitable for a wide variety of laundry (including down jackets, sports and outdoor clothing, jeans, etc.), we especially remember the Steam Plus function which ensures that clothes are less wrinkled when exiting the drum. Finally, it is a really quiet device, barely showing 49 dB in the wash cycle (for 78 dB in spinning).

Very easy to use thanks to its Turn & Go function (45 min program at 30 °), this washing machine is the perfect entry point for those new to the laundry chore. With a capacity of 6 kg and a width of barely 40 cm, this device is also easily suitable for a single person or a couple, in a small interior. The settings are basic but several temperature ranges are available (from 20 ° C to 90 ° C) and above all, 6 programs display a cycle time of less than one hour. A delayed start can also be set up to 24 hours.

To reach the top of the range of the top-opening washing machine, this model has a lot of advantages in its game. Its drum with a capacity of 6 kg is equipped with a flexible DuoDose product box. The many programs adapt to a wide variety of textiles (wool, outdoor, down, to name a few), as does the wide range of temperatures offered (from 20 to 90 ° C). We particularly like the OkoPower program, the duration of which does not exceed one hour, and the Steam Plus function, which relaxes the fibers and reduces wrinkles, but also its noise level of barely 49 dB during washing.

This model combines many advantages, starting with a reduced noise level both when spinning (74 dB) and washing (51 dB), where the majority of competing models only perform in one of the two situations. Among its functions, we especially retain the automatic adaptation of the cycle to the detected load, the Magic program, which washes a mixed load of 3 kg in a short time, and the 15 ° Colors option which takes care of fragile colored textiles. Other than that, its 6 kg capacity and 1,200 rpm spin speed are standard features.

our selection

Our Pick, Best Mid-Range	Best cheap	Best high end	Mid-range alternative
Electrolux EW7T3733BO	Indesit BTWHS62300FRN	AEG L8TER653C	Whirlpool TDLRB6242BSFRN
In addition to a particularly low noise level in the washing cycle, this washing machine offers about ten programs, including a rather interesting steam function for de-creasing and refreshing the laundry.	Although a little noisier than average, this model stands out by offering no less than 6 quick programs at low temperature, lasting less than an hour.	To make a difference, this washing machine offers a higher spin speed than its competitors (1,500 rpm). It also ensures that your laundry is treated with care, especially with the Steam Plus function.	This washing machine combines an energy class C with a particularly low noise level, which makes it very interesting for users looking for a device that is compact, economical and discreet at the same time.
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Honorable mentions

Whirlpool TDLR6235FR/N (€ 429 when published): An alternative between entry and mid-range. With a capacity of 6 kg and a spin speed of 1200 rpm, this washing machine is a cheaper version of the Whirlpool presented in our selection. It embeds some of its programs such as Magic (3 kg of laundry in less than an hour) but is a little noisier (76 dB when spinning) and more energy-intensive (class D).

How to choose your top-opening washing machine ?

the washing machine is one of the essential household appliances in our daily life but takes up a relatively large place, which not everyone has.

To overcome this problem, there are top-opening washing machines, also called “top-opening”. Less wide (between 40 and 46 cm against 60 cm for a porthole model), they are easier to install in small interiors. They are also popular for their practicality, since the filling is done from the top.

Here are some criteria to take into consideration to make the choice that best suits your needs.

• Drum capacity : given the reduced dimensions of the appliance, it can accommodate less laundry than a porthole model. Generally, the capacity revolves around 6 or 7 kg, and in any case does not exceed 8 kg. While this is more than enough for couples and families of less than four people, it can be a little more restrictive for large families, especially if we keep in mind that a drum is only about 80% full. of its maximum capacity to guarantee washing efficiency.
• Spin speed : it is calculated in revolutions / minute and is doubled with a letter between A and G (A corresponding to the driest laundry when it comes out of the machine). The minimum acceptable is 1200 rpm, but the ideal is to go up to 1400 rpm. This is important because this figure depends on how easy it is to dry the laundry afterwards, whether you use a tumble dryer or one foldable dryer.
• Energy consumption : when an appliance is permanently plugged in, its impact on your overall electricity consumption is significant. It is therefore important to take a look at its energy label (updated in 2021), on which you will find its classification from A to G, the latter being the most energy intensive. It also gives you an estimate of the annual consumption in kW / h, but also of the water consumption in liters for 100 washing cycles.
• The programs : it is not necessarily necessary to have a large number of them, as long as they adapt best to the textiles that you wash most often. Among these, the Sport, Outdoor, Quilt or Down jacket can be interesting. Others will prefer the Eco, Fast, Anti-Allergy programs or the presence of several delicate programs. The most important thing is that the control panel is clear and readable, so as not to have to plunge your nose into the instructions each time you use it.
• The options : it is always interesting to have a delayed start option to program your wash cycle during off-peak hours. If each brand has designed its top washing machine in its own way, with a particular arrangement of the detergent containers and a particular opening process, make sure that all of this is especially comfortable for you to use.
• The sound level : a washing machine is said to be silent when the decibels calculated during the washing cycle do not exceed 55 dB, i.e. the sound of a conversation between two people. On the other hand, it is normal for the noise level to be higher during spinning and then rise to 75-80 dB.

As you will have noticed, the considerations are ultimately the same as when choosing a classic window washing machine. On the other hand, washing machines with top opening are much less numerous on the market, because they are a little less efficient.

NB: For optimal washing, also consider choosing a detergent suitable (whether bio, in powder Where liquid) as well as a voucher softening.

Sources

1. What to choose, Top washing machine comparison, October 4, 2021
2. The Spruce, The 8 Best Top Load Washers of 2020, October 4, 2021