Best Top Loading Washing Machines
Top-loading washing machines are the best type of washing machines for large, no-fuss laundry loads. They usually cost around $500-$700.
Read More...Top-loading machines clean clothes either with an agitator or an impeller.
The agitator is the design most people are familiar with; it consists of a tube or pole that twists up through the middle of the machine. In contrast, an impeller has low ridges that rotate on the floor of the machine to create turbulence and clean clothes. Both types remove dirt quickly, but are more rough on clothes than a front-loading machine. A model with an impeller offers maximum capacity, but is more likely to tangle clothes, and will cost more in electricity and water to run.
One advantage top-loading machines have over their front-loading cousins is the ability to open the machine after the wash cycle has begun. This allows you to add last-minute clothes into the wash tub, or to retrieve a forgotten phone from a pocket, something not possible in a front-loader, which needs to drain all water before it can be opened.
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Price$108.99 to $3,495
$108.99
$3,495
Capacity2.5 to 20 kg
2.5 kg
20 kg
Household SizeThe estimated average household size this product would be appropriate for.
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Energy RatingAt least 1 star(s)
1 star(s)
Water RatingAt least 2 star(s)
2 star(s)
Drum Material
Colour / Finish
Depth380 to 748 mm
380 mm
748 mm
Width410 to 870 mm
410 mm
870 mm
Height640 to 1,355 mm
640 mm
1,355 mm
Mechanism
Based on 2,010 Top Loading Washing Machine reviews
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Featured review: I wash clothes for my whole family, so 12 people all up and this washing machine has been nothing but fantastic. All the clothes come up so damn clean and they smell amazing. My old washing machine never cleaned our clothes properly and they always came out smelling weird. If I could give it 10 stars, I would. I love it and would recommend to everyone.
Price (RRP) $2,695 to $3,295
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Effectively cleans laundry
Spacious tub
Has user-friendly controls
- Build Quality4.9 (95)
- Value for Money4.5 (92)
- Ease of Use4.9 (94)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.9 (90)
- Noise Level4.1 (91)
- FeaturesAuto Balancing
- Energy Rating1 star(s)
- Water Rating3 star(s)
- Drum MaterialStainless Steel
- Colour / FinishWhite
- Max Spin Speed 710 rpm
- Maximum Noise Level66 db
- Number of Wash Cycles10
- Temperature Settings 3
- Country of ManufactureUnited States
- MechanismAgitator
Capacity7.5 kg and 8.5 kg
Having an anti-vibration system, electronic controls, and a stainless steel drum that’s gentle on clothes make the Speed Queen AWNA62 easy to use and able to get your laundry as clean as it can be.
Price (RRP) $2,695 to $3,295
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Effectively cleans laundry
Spacious tub
Has user-friendly controls
- Build Quality4.9 (95)
- Value for Money4.5 (92)
- Ease of Use4.9 (94)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.9 (90)
- Noise Level4.1 (91)
- FeaturesAuto Balancing
- Energy Rating1 star(s)
- Water Rating3 star(s)
- Drum MaterialStainless Steel
- Colour / FinishWhite
- Max Spin Speed 710 rpm
- Maximum Noise Level66 db
- Number of Wash Cycles10
- Temperature Settings 3
- Country of ManufactureUnited States
- MechanismAgitator
4.7 from 44 reviews
Capacity8.5 kg
Household Size 3-4 people
The Speed Queen AWNE92 Top Loader has a spacious 92L tub, durable stainless steel parts that thoroughly clean clothes, and 9 different wash programs so that you can do your laundry the way you want.
Price (RRP) $3,495
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Gentle yet thorough cleaning
Straightforward control panel
Short wash times
- Build Quality5.0 (31)
- Value for Money4.6 (31)
- Ease of Use4.8 (33)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 5.0 (31)
- Noise Level4.0 (29)
- FeaturesAuto Balancing and Door/Lid Lock (Child-proof)
- Energy Rating2 star(s)
- Water Rating3 star(s)
- Drum MaterialStainless Steel
- Colour / FinishWhite
- Dimensions 1092 x 650 x 711 mm
- Max Spin Speed 710 rpm
- Number of Wash Cycles10
- Temperature Settings 4
- Country of ManufactureUSA
- MechanismAgitator
- Open Lid Height 1,330 mm
Fisher & Paykel Series 3 Top Loader Washing Machines
· includes 4 listings3.9 from 196 reviews
Capacity5.5 kg and 6 kg
Perfect for smaller households, the Fisher & Paykel Series 3 Top Loader Washing Machines have thorough wash programs and high spin speeds, leaving you with fresh, clean laundry in no time.
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Cleans and spins laundry well
Easy to understand controls
Quickly washes
Slightly flimsy agitator
Can be quite noisy
- Build Quality4.1 (41)
- Value for Money4.1 (42)
- Ease of Use4.5 (40)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.3 (42)
- Noise Level3.5 (39)
- FeaturesDoor/Lid Lock (Child-proof), Auto Dispense and Auto Balancing
- Energy Rating1.5 star(s) and 2 star(s)
- Water Rating3 star(s)
- Drum MaterialStainless Steel
- Colour / FinishWhite
- Max Spin Speed 1,000 rpm
- Number of Wash Cycles4
- MechanismAgitator
Fisher & Paykel Series 5 Top Loader Washing Machines
· includes 5 listings3.4 from 452 reviews
Capacity7 kg, 8 kg, 8.5 kg and 10 kg
With different models to suit anything from small households to large families, the top loaders in Fisher & Payker Series 5 range have high spin speeds and energy saving features that allow them to efficiently clean clothes.
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Effectively spins laundry
Simple to use
Energy efficient
Prone to going off balance
Only one hot wash setting
- Build Quality2.8 (113)
- Value for Money2.5 (118)
- Ease of Use3.2 (118)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 3.1 (109)
- Noise Level3.1 (113)
- FeaturesDoor/Lid Lock (Child-proof), Auto Dispense and Auto Balancing
- Energy Rating2 star(s), 2.5 star(s) and 4 star(s)
- Water Rating3.5 star(s) and 4 star(s)
- Drum MaterialStainless Steel
- Colour / FinishWhite
- Max Spin Speed 1,000 rpm and 1,100 rpm
- Number of Wash Cycles6 to 12
- MechanismAgitator
Haier HWT60AW1 / HWT70AW1 / HWT80AW1
· includes 3 listings3.1 from 85 reviews
Capacity6 kg, 7 kg and 8 kg
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- Build Quality3.3 (32)
- Value for Money3.4 (32)
- Ease of Use3.9 (32)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 3.6 (31)
- Noise Level3.5 (28)
- FeaturesDoor/Lid Lock (Child-proof)
- Energy Rating2 star(s) and 2.5 star(s)
- Water Rating3.5 star(s)
- Colour / FinishWhite
- Max Spin Speed 650 rpm, 670 rpm and 810 rpm
- Number of Wash Cycles8
Fisher & Paykel Series 7 Top Loader Washing Machines
· includes 5 listings2.8 from 265 reviews
Capacity7.5 kg, 8.5 kg and 10 kg
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- Build Quality2.4 (69)
- Value for Money1.9 (71)
- Ease of Use2.8 (71)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 2.5 (66)
- Noise Level2.7 (66)
- FeaturesDoor/Lid Lock (Child-proof), Auto Dispense and Auto Balancing
- Energy Rating4 star(s)
- Water Rating3.5 star(s) and 4 star(s)
- Drum MaterialStainless Steel
- Colour / FinishWhite
- Max Spin Speed 1,100 rpm
- Number of Wash Cycles6 to 12
- MechanismAgitator
LG WTG6520 / WTG7520
· includes 2 listings3.0 from 67 reviews
Capacity6.5 kg and 7.5 kg
The LG WTG6520 and WTF7520 have a delay start option, smart connectivity, and 7 different wash programs so you can easily use your top loader to produce clean, spotless laundry.
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Washes different fabric types well
Quiet
Easy to operate
Sometimes leaves lint on clothes
- Build Quality3.3 (52)
- Value for Money3.2 (51)
- Ease of Use3.6 (53)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 3.2 (51)
- Noise Level3.5 (51)
- FeaturesDoor/Lid Lock (Child-proof)
- Energy Rating2.5 star(s) and 3 star(s)
- Water Rating3 star(s) and 3.5 star(s)
- Drum MaterialStainless Steel
- Colour / FinishWhite and White with Black Trim
- Max Spin Speed 740 rpm
- Number of Wash Cycles7
- Temperature Settings 3
3.3 from 32 reviews
Capacity3.3 kg
Household Size 1-2 people
Price (RRP) $440
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- Build Quality3.5 (13)
- Value for Money3.8 (12)
- Ease of Use4.3 (12)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.1 (12)
- Noise Level3.8 (11)
- FeaturesAuto Balancing
- Drum MaterialStainless Steel
- Colour / FinishWhite
- Dimensions 740 x 410 x 420 mm
2.8 from 91 reviews
Capacity10 kg
Household Size 5+ people
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- Build Quality2.5 (40)
- Value for Money2.2 (41)
- Ease of Use3.1 (41)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 2.8 (39)
- Noise Level2.8 (38)
- Energy Rating4 star(s)
- Water Rating3.5 star(s)
- Drum MaterialStainless Steel
- Colour / FinishWhite
- Dimensions 1076 x 670 x 680 mm
- Motor Type
- Max Spin Speed 850 rpm
- Number of Spin Speeds3
- Number of Wash Cycles11
- Country of ManufactureThailand
- MechanismAgitator
- Open Lid Height 1,490 mm
3.0 from 32 reviews
Capacity8.5 kg
Household Size 3-4 people
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- Build Quality3.8 (25)
- Value for Money3.4 (26)
- Ease of Use3.4 (29)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 3.4 (26)
- Noise Level4.3 (27)
- FeaturesDoor/Lid Lock (Child-proof) and Internet-Connected
- Energy Rating2.5 star(s)
- Water Rating3 star(s)
- Drum MaterialPlastic
- Colour / FinishWhite
- Dimensions 1020 x 632 x 690 mm
- Motor Type
- Max Spin Speed 740 rpm
- Number of Spin Speeds3
- Number of Wash Cycles6
- Temperature Settings 3
- Open Lid Height 1,390 mm
2.3 from 113 reviews
Capacity8 kg
Household Size 3-4 people
Price (RRP) $1,099
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- Build Quality2.3 (41)
- Value for Money1.7 (41)
- Ease of Use2.4 (43)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 2.7 (39)
- Noise Level2.0 (41)
- FeaturesDoor/Lid Lock (Child-proof)
- Energy Rating3 star(s)
- Water Rating3 star(s)
- Drum MaterialStainless Steel
- Colour / FinishWhite
- Dimensions 1076 x 670 x 680 mm
- Max Spin Speed 850 rpm
- Number of Spin Speeds3
- Number of Wash Cycles11
- Country of ManufactureThailand
- MechanismAgitator
- Open Lid Height 1,490 mm
3.2 from 17 reviews
Capacity10 kg
Household Size 5+ people
Price (RRP) $699.99
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- Build Quality3.3 (15)
- Value for Money3.4 (16)
- Ease of Use3.3 (16)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 3.8 (14)
- Noise Level3.5 (15)
- FeaturesDoor/Lid Lock (Child-proof)
- Water Rating3 star(s)
- Drum MaterialStainless Steel
- Colour / FinishWhite, Dark Graphite
- Dimensions 985 x 601 × 626 mm
- Max Spin Speed 680 rpm
- Number of Wash Cycles6
2.7 from 25 reviews
Capacity8.5 kg
Household Size 3-4 people
Price (RRP) $879
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- Build Quality3.3 (20)
- Value for Money2.9 (20)
- Ease of Use3.4 (20)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 3.2 (19)
- Noise Level3.5 (20)
- FeaturesDoor/Lid Lock (Child-proof)
- Energy Rating2 star(s)
- Water Rating4 star(s)
- Drum MaterialDiamond
- Colour / FinishBlack
- Dimensions 1075 x 645 x 701 mm
- Motor TypeDirect Drive (Inverter)
- Max Spin Speed 720 rpm
- Number of Wash Cycles12
- MechanismAgitator
- Open Lid Height 1,430 mm
2.8 from 22 reviews
Capacity9 kg
Household Size 3-4 people
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- Build Quality3.5 (21)
- Value for Money3.2 (21)
- Ease of Use3.3 (21)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 3.5 (20)
- Noise Level3.8 (19)
- FeaturesDoor/Lid Lock (Child-proof)
- Energy Rating4 star(s)
- Water Rating3 star(s)
- Colour / FinishStainless Steel
- Dimensions 1020 x 632 x 690 mm
- Motor TypeSmartDrive
- Max Spin Speed 740 rpm
- Number of Spin Speeds4
- Number of Wash Cycles8
- Temperature Settings 3
- Open Lid Height 1,390 mm
Samsung Activ DualWash WA13M8700G
· includes 2 listings2.4 from 42 reviews
Capacity13 kg
Price (RRP) $1,799 to $1,899
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- Build Quality2.5 (25)
- Value for Money2.2 (25)
- Ease of Use3.1 (24)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 2.5 (24)
- Noise Level3.2 (23)
- FeaturesDoor/Lid Lock (Child-proof)
- Energy Rating3 star(s)
- Water Rating4 star(s)
- Colour / FinishBlack and White
- Max Spin Speed 800 rpm
- Number of Wash Cycles20
Simpson SWT9043 Series
· includes 2 listings2.3 from 47 reviews
Capacity9 kg
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- Build Quality2.4 (21)
- Value for Money2.3 (21)
- Ease of Use2.6 (22)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 2.9 (21)
- Noise Level2.4 (21)
- FeaturesDoor/Lid Lock (Child-proof)
- Energy Rating3.5 star(s) and 4 star(s)
- Water Rating3.5 star(s) and 4 star(s)
- Drum MaterialStainless Steel
- Colour / FinishWhite
- Max Spin Speed 850 rpm
- Number of Wash Cycles11
- Country of ManufactureThailand
- MechanismAgitator
Haier HWMSP60 / HWMSP70
· includes 2 listings2.6 from 19 reviews
Capacity6 kg and 7 kg
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- Build Quality3.0 (5)
- Value for Money2.4 (5)
- Ease of Use3.4 (5)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 3.8 (5)
- Noise Level4.0 (5)
- FeaturesDoor/Lid Lock (Child-proof)
- Energy Rating2 star(s)
- Water Rating3.5 star(s)
- Colour / FinishWhite
- Max Spin Speed 800 rpm
- Number of Wash Cycles10
2.3 from 27 reviews
Capacity5.5 kg
Household Size 1-2 people
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- Build Quality3.1 (20)
- Value for Money3.1 (20)
- Ease of Use3.0 (20)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 3.5 (19)
- Noise Level3.4 (17)
- FeaturesAuto Balancing and Door/Lid Lock (Child-proof)
- Energy Rating2 star(s)
- Water Rating3 star(s)
- Drum MaterialStainless Steel
- Colour / FinishWhite
- Dimensions 910 x 515 x 525 mm
- Motor TypeConventional (Belt Drive)
- Max Spin Speed 600 rpm
- Maximum Noise Level62 db
- Number of Wash Cycles8
- Temperature Settings 3
- Open Lid Height 1,223 mm
3.9 from 7 reviews
Capacity6 kg
Household Size 1-2 people
Price (RRP) $284
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- Build Quality3.7 (7)
- Value for Money4.3 (7)
- Ease of Use4.3 (7)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 3.9 (7)
- Noise Level3.4 (7)
- FeaturesDoor/Lid Lock (Child-proof)
- Energy Rating2 star(s)
- Water Rating4 star(s)
- Drum MaterialStainless Steel
- Colour / FinishWhite
- Dimensions 945 x 547 x 515 mm
- Number of Wash Cycles6
- MechanismImpeller
3.2 from 10 reviews
Capacity6 kg
Household Size 1-2 people
Price (RRP) $605
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- Noise Level4.0 (1)
- Energy Rating2.5 star(s)
- Water Rating3 star(s)
- Colour / FinishWhite
- Dimensions 920 x 740 x 438 mm
- Motor TypeConventional (Belt Drive)
- Max Spin Speed 1,300 rpm
- Number of Wash Cycles2
- Country of ManufactureChina
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Featured review: I wash clothes for my whole family, so 12 people all up and this washing machine has been nothing but fantastic. All the clothes come up so damn clean and they smell amazing. My old washing machine never cleaned our clothes properly and they always came out smelling weird. If I could give it 10 stars, I would. I love it and would recommend to everyone.
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Effectively cleans laundry
Spacious tub
Has user-friendly controls
- Build Quality4.9 (95)
- Value for Money4.5 (92)
- Ease of Use4.9 (94)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.9 (90)
- Noise Level4.1 (91)
- FeaturesAuto Balancing
- Energy Rating1 star(s)
- Water Rating3 star(s)
- Drum MaterialStainless Steel
- Colour / FinishWhite
- Max Spin Speed 710 rpm
- Maximum Noise Level66 db
- Number of Wash Cycles10
- Temperature Settings 3
- Country of ManufactureUnited States
- MechanismAgitator