Best Whirlpool top load washers

Top pick: Whirlpool 5.2–5.3 cu. ft. Top Load with 2-in-1 Removable Agitator. It's the most versatile of the line — the agitator lifts out for bulky items and gentle loads, and the big drum suits families. Best overall balance of capacity and features.

Who the others suit:

• 3.8 cu. ft. 2-in-1 Removable Agitator: smallest and cheapest way into the line — one or two people, tight space.
• 4.7 cu. ft. with Impeller: no agitator post at all, so bulky bedding and delicates move freely; gentler on fabrics.
• 4.2–4.3 cu. ft. 2-in-1: the sensible mid-size, with 12 cycles and a 30-minute quick wash.
• 4.5 cu. ft. with built-in water faucet: handy for pretreating or hand washing right at the machine.

Also worth a look: the WTW8127LW, the same 5.3 cu. ft. design in another finish, if you want the top-spec version.