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Top Advanced Features Washer Picks
Most people don't enjoy doing their laundry. And while the days of hand washing and line drying are long gone, washing your clothes can still feel like a chore.
Luckily, we live in a time when washing machines come with a long list of washers that can make doing your laundry a breeze—these range from basic but helpful features to the most state-of-the-art intelligent features. If you haven't shopped for a new washer recently, you'll probably be surprised by what today's machines can do to make your life easier.
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Shop WashersBasic Washer Features
Modern washers include at least a few basic, useful washer features that can make washing days easier.
Automatic Wash Cycle Selection
Many washers come with load-sensing technology that automatically adjusts the amount of water and time needed for the wash, as well as spin speed, based on the weight of the laundry in the drum when loaded.
This cycle eliminates the guesswork for those who aren't laundry pros or are in a hurry to start a load.
Delay Start
This simple function lets you delay the start of your wash cycle once it's loaded. Just put in your clothes and detergent and choose the wash program. Then, you can typically delay the start for 1 to 24 hours.
This is great for when you're stepping out for a while (or even overnight) and want to wash your clothes while you're out without them getting wet and sitting in the drum for hours before you get home to toss them in the dryer.
Steam Clean
The steam feature on a washer adds a steam cycle to your wash, either as a pre-wash phase, during the wash phase, or during the post-wash phase.
Steam can help boost the washer's ability to loosen dirt, dissolve and activate detergent more quickly, sterilize clothes, and remove wrinkles.
Sanitize Cycle
The sanitize cycle is designed to eliminate common household bacteria using an extra-hot wash and rinse cycle.
This helps with especially smelly workout clothes or clothes that have been sitting for too long while wet before washing.
Allergy Cycle
This cycle is similar to the sanitizing cycle in that it uses extra hot water and often a longer wash cycle. Still, it usually adds a spin cycle and sometimes a steam cycle to remove allergens.
This is a must-have feature for those with extreme allergy issues.
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Top Basic Washer Picks
Here are three of the top washers with several basic but functional washing machine features:
GE 4.5 Cu. Ft. White Top Load Washer
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This large-capacity GE washer has 14 wash cycles and six different water temperature options.
You can activate the quick wash setting for a swift clean of lightly soiled items, and employ the PreciseFill feature to automatically select the optimal water level for your laundry loads.
With options like a second rinse and auto-soak, even bulky items will always come out clean.
★ GE Model GTW465ASNWW Customer Review ★
"This washer has so many bells and whistles! Its tub is deep, it has many features, and I love the soak settings. It also keeps your clothes clean! It's just an excellent machine!"
Hotpoint 3.8 Cu. Ft. White Top Load Washer
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This washer from Hotpoint features a 700 RPM spin speed, ensuring the drain and spin cycle efficiently removes more water to reduce your drying time.
The stainless steel basket helps resist rust, chipping, and peeling and prevents snags on clothing.
★ Hotpoint Model HTW240ASKWS Customer Review ★
"I love this washer; the settings are wonderful. The tub is huge, and I can wash all my bedding simultaneously. It is also quiet, which is nice."
Speed Queen TR5 3.2 Cu. Ft. White Top Load Washer
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This top-load Speed Queen washer is engineered to deliver 25 years of commercial-grade performance, and it's proudly built in the United States.
Speed Queen's Perfect Wash system uses auto-fill technology to guarantee that every load uses enough water for an effective wash and delivers a better, gentle clean on clothes.
★ Speed Queen Model TR5003WN Customer Review ★
"It's the best washing machine I've owned. It is hushed and does a good job of cleaning the clothes."
New and Advanced Washer Features
Here are the latest washer features designed to enhance efficiency and cleaning performance, transforming your laundry routine into a seamless, efficient process.
Wi-Fi Connectivity
Washers with Wi-Fi connectivity open a whole new world of remote options for smartphone users. This feature allows you to start and stop your machine remotely, monitor cycle progress, get alerts when your load is done, and receive notifications when your washer needs troubleshooting or service.
This gives you unprecedented control over your washer, even when away from home.
Built-In Detergent Dispenser
This convenient and time-saving feature allows you to fill the dispenser with as many as 32 loads of detergent, and the machine's load sensor will automatically dispense the correct amount for each load. Some models will even allow you to scan the detergent bottle's barcode so the machine can customize the cycle based on the detergent type.
Active Steam Technology
Active steam technology is similar to traditional steam technology in washers. Still, this highly advanced new feature can achieve the same results as steam technology without needing high temperatures or added detergent. This is especially useful for delicate items and is also more energy efficient.
Smart Load Balancing
Everyone who has ever had an older washing machine has had that moment when it suddenly sounds like your washer is trying to jump out of the house. Unbalanced wash loads can become a huge problem during the spin cycle because they throw off the balance of the entire machine and can cause damage or force the machine to stop the wash load.
Intelligent load balancing can resolve this issue using sensors to detect imbalanced loads. Then, the machine will interrupt the spin cycle, gently redistribute the load by tumbling it, and resume the spin cycle.
Voice Control
The most advanced washers even come with the ability to control them via voice through smart home assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Home. Speak instructions like "stop washer," and the machine will stop the cycle.
This is great for when your hands are full, and you want to find out how long your clothes will be clean, or if you start a load of laundry and suddenly find that dirty sweatshirt you meant to wash still sitting on the couch.
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Top Advanced Features Washer Picks
Here are three of the top washers with the most advanced washing machine features on the market:
GE Profile 5.3 Cu. Ft. Carbon Graphite Front Load Washer
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GE shows off several innovative washing machine features on this front-load GE Profile washer. The Adaptive SmartDispense system holds enough detergent for up to 32 loads and intelligently dispenses the right amount based on your choice of detergent.
Dynamic Balancing Technology automatically senses and rebalances uneven loads during the spin cycle, so you won't have to worry about an unbalanced load between the rinse and spin cycles.
With GE's SmartHQ technology, you can monitor and control your washer from anywhere. The PowerSteam cycle can also loosen stains deep into clothing for a better clean.
GE also uses the first and only UltraFresh Vent System with OdorBlock to detect and eliminate excess moisture, helping to prevent odors.
★ GE Model PFW950SPTDS Customer Review ★
"The inside is huge and has the world's biggest lint catcher. I'm getting a big kick about how it communicates with the washer and cell phone."
GE 4.8 Cu. Ft. White Smart Front Load Washer
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This smart washer by GE uses built-in Wi-Fi to monitor your wash and get notifications even on the go. It removes 99% of bacteria with a dedicated cycle that uses an Oxi additive to boost your detergent's cleaning power.
The Quick Wash Cycle provides a fast 20-minute wash for those slightly dirty clothes.
Ward off bacteria with GE's Microban antimicrobial technology on the gasket, dispenser, and draining system.
★ GE Model GFW550SSNWW Customer Review ★
"This product has Amazing features that clean clothes efficiently. It's great WiFi capability lets you wash when you're not home. I highly recommend it."
GE Profile 5.4 Cu. Ft. White Top Load Washer
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GE goes all out with this large-capacity smart washer. Smart FlexDispense provides a flexible system of dedicated dispensers for detergent packs, fabric softener, and other common additives.
Enjoy GE's SmartHQ technology for remote washer control and Quiet Wash with Dynamic Balancing Technology to minimize uneven loads and provide a quieter wash.
Deep Fill technology allows you to customize the water level of your GE washer with the touch of a button.
★ GE Model PTW700BSTWS Customer Review ★
"This is the best washer I've had! The variety of wash options is so nice! Some of my nicer clothes require gentler washes, and I trust this washer will do it."
Conclusion
Thanks to technological leaps forward and breakthroughs in understanding dirty clothes, even at a molecular level, modern washers have features that can make laundry a pleasure.
If you want a new washer, shop online at Slager Appliances. Our appliance experts can help walk you through all the available features of washing machines. Call us at 319-337-3833, email us, or use our online chat feature. Please stop by any of our Slager Appliances stores in Iowa City, IA. Visit us today!
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FAQs
Here are some frequently asked questions about washers.
What is the best washer setting for clothes?
The average cycle is delicate for most clothes. But for clothes with stubborn stains, you may need a heavy-duty cycle. For delicate fabrics, you will always want to use the delicate cycle. Above all else, follow the care instructions on the tags on your clothes.
Is it better to do large or small loads of laundry?
As long as you aren't overloading your washer, it's more cost-effective and better for the environment to do a whole load of laundry.
What are the best features of a washing machine?
The best features will always be the ones you'll use most.
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Founded over 70 years ago, Slager Appliances is a family-owned, independent appliance retailer based out of Iowa City, IA. Slager has competitive prices and industry knowledge in delivering and installing all major appliance brands. Large enough to offer competitive pricing yet small enough to continue offering the “white glove” service we pride ourselves on, our focus is always on the customer experience — from the first step into a showroom to the purchase transaction to well after your new appliance has been installed.
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