LG WM3400CW Front Load Washer vs Whirlpool 4.7 cu. ft. Top Load Washer

Buy the LG WM3400CW if you want a front loader that stacks, spins fast and cleans well in cold water. Buy the Whirlpool top loader if you want to drop clothes in from above, pull out the agitator for bulky items and use the built-in faucet on stains. The LG has the better build reputation and higher owner rating; the Whirlpool has more cycles and a lower entry point but a short warranty and no Energy Star rating.

• Choose the LG WM3400CW if you have a closet or second-floor space, want to stack a dryer on top, or wash mostly in cold water.
• Choose the Whirlpool top loader if bending to load is a problem, you wash bulky bedding often, or you want a removable agitator and a pretreatment faucet.