Las mejores lavadoras de ropa por $800 o menos

CR's take: This HE top-loader is the only one of 40-plus models in its category that delivers top-notch cleaning. It's water- and energy-efficient, meaning it extracts much of the water, cutting drying time and saving energy. Like many top-loaders, this one isn't so gentle on fabrics. It's also relatively noisy. Wash time is 75 minutes using the normal wash/heavy-soil setting. Use the normal-soil setting when possible and you'll save time. Claimed capacity is 4.5 cubic feet. 

CR's take: Impressive cleaning and water and energy-efficiency are what you get, but this washer also runs relatively quietly and clocks in at 60 minutes. And it's among the biggest HE top-loaders tested, with a claimed capacity of 5.2 cubic feet. Kenmore HE top-loaders earn a Very Good rating in our brand reliability survey, but even so, before you shop see how Sears' filing for bankruptcy protection affects consumers. 

CR's take: This washer does a decent job cleaning most loads, though it may have trouble with heavily stained items. (Pretreating will help.) It's among the most water- and energy-efficient of the agitator models tested. (Washers that extract more water from laundry score higher in energy efficiency because that trims dryer time.) Wash time is 70 minutes, longer than most, but you can do bigger loads because the claimed capacity is a whopping 5.2 cubic feet.

CR's take: Among agitator washers, this is one of the best at cleaning—meaning it removed many of the tough stains from our fabric swatches—and it uses less water than most. But it's tough on fabrics and noisy. Wash time is a relatively brisk 50 minutes using the normal wash/heavy-soil setting. Claimed capacity is 4.2 cubic feet, which is bigger than many we tested. The GE GTW685BSLWS does a decent job cleaning and performed similarly in most tests. 

CR's take: Front-loaders are typically the most expensive option, so if you want top performance, you'll have to spend more than $800. This Kenmore, however, offers strong performance at a relatively low price. It's very gentle on fabrics, efficient with water and energy, and relatively quiet. Wash time is 90 minutes, and claimed capacity is 4.5 cubic feet, which is in line with many in this category. Kenmore front-loaders earn a Very Good rating in brand reliability, according to our member survey. But see what Sears' filing for bankruptcy protection means for consumers before you choose. 

CR's take: This front-loader performs similarly to the Kenmore 41262 in most ways and has the same capacity. Wash time is also 90 minutes using the normal wash/heavy-soil setting, but this machine boasts the Accela Wash option, which trims wash cycle time. In our lab tests, cleaning was just as impressive.

CR's take: This Kenmore offers notably strong performance relative to its price. It's very gentle on fabrics, efficient with water and energy, and relatively quiet. Wash time is 90 minutes, and claimed capacity is 4.5 cubic feet, which is in line with many in this category. Kenmore front-loaders earn a Very Good rating in brand reliability, according to our member survey.

CR's take: You can expect impressive cleaning from this model, and like most front-loaders, it earns top marks for water efficiency. This front-loader extracts much of the water, which speeds up drying time. For a front-loader, this machine is relatively noisy, however. Cycle time is 90 minutes using the normal wash/heavy-soil setting and faster if using the normal-soil setting. Claimed capacity is 4.3 cubic feet. Electrolux garners a Very Good rating in reliability.