For budget-conscious consumers, front-loading washers have become increasingly popular. Prices don’t vary much compared to top chargers.

Front-loading washers are generally more energy efficient than top-loading ones. They use less water and less detergent, but clean clothes more thoroughly. They are also known to be fabric friendly. Clothes are less likely to be damaged than when washed in top-loading washers.

Find out which front-loading washers best suit your needs. We evaluate here three leading front loaders in the current market.

FRIGIDAIRE GLTF2940F

Thanks to Frigidaire; They found a model with amazing qualities without taking so much money out of your pocket. This model is useful for those who have a tight budget. It is relatively cheaper than other brands with the same characteristics. Its energy rating is unbeatable.

You save more with less electricity consumption. The tub capacity is sufficient to hold the regular load of family laundry. It has a large 3.5 cubic foot tub.

With its fast spin speed, it takes less time to wash your clothes. It is also known to cause minimal tangling. However, its design is not very impressive. The developers probably need to add a little artistic touch to make it look fancy. But why put so much emphasis on form when this model works better?

Few consumers reported that water easily collects at the front door. But I think this is an inherent disadvantage of front loaders. The rubber gaskets that squeeze the door lining eventually wear out.

Special care should also be taken when loading clothes inside. Make sure everything stays in and nothing gets between the front door surface and the rubber liner to prevent spills and damage to the rubber liner.

LG WM2688HNMA STEAM WASHER

For those who can afford it, this is a good investment. It comes with an amazing two steam cycles. As long as you’re a techie person, this is much more convenient. Multitaskers have found this very cool to use. It has a remote monitoring capability.

You can use your computer to control your various programs and monitor the progress of your laundry job. The water temperature can also be automatically controlled for your built-in water heater. More fragile fabrics have been known to be easily ruined by models that don’t have this. This model is also known for being very gentle on your clothes. LG Steam Washer has a very nice detergent dispenser.

The washing drum is very spacious. It has a capacity of exactly 4 cubic feet. It has a faster spin speed and don’t worry, your clothes are still intact. Due to these features, you need additional money to have this. It is relatively more expensive than other models that also have most, if not all, of its built-in features.

Despite its high-speed spin cycles, it takes longer to wash clothes. And guess what? During spin cycles, this model has been known to shake noticeably. Be sure to place this machine on more stable ground.

BOSCH NEXXT 500 PLUS SERIES

Our latest featured model ranks highest in terms of energy and water efficiency ratings among front loaders. According to several performance tests carried out with a normal wash load, this Bosch 500 Pus series consumes only 28% of the average water consumption.

The same tests have shown that you save three quarters of your normal electricity when using other models. Its inner drum has a capacity of 3.81 cubic feet. This is just one of the few models that rotates its drum in a 3-D direction.

The suspended brushes installed in their motors generate the least noise. As with other models that feature more advanced capabilities, the Bosch Nexxt 500 Plus series is quite expensive.

Rule of thumb: Before you buy your next front-load washer, consider which features you need the most. Product profiles have become very confusing and sales agents get aggressive so you lose track of your wish list.