The best smart washing machines and dryers save you time and money by helping you do laundry efficiently, and can even allow for things like scheduling and notifying you when a load is complete. Our top choice is the Samsung High-Efficiency Front-Loading Washer at Home Depot. It can handle a fully laundry load in 356 minutes. It even has an AddWash door letting you toss in more laundry after the cycle has started.
If you’re in the market for other appliances, be sure to take a look at our list of the best smart fridges. Otherwise, read on to see the best smart washing machines and dryers.
Get your laundry done as quickly as possible with this smart Samsung washer and dryer (sold separately). The washer can handle a full load of laundry in only 36 minutes without sacrificing cleaning power. Forget something? Even once the cycle has started, you can use the convenient AddWash door to toss in forgotten items. With 14 wash cycles, five spin speeds, and five temperature settings, you can create truly custom wash conditions for everything from delicates to comforters. The washer’s diamond drum interior and special sensors keep loads balanced for quieter washing.
Best Overall
Samsung High-Efficiency Front-Loading Washer
When it comes to the dryer, choose from 14 preset drying cycles, ff dryness levels and five temperature settings for the perfect results. A smart sensor automatically stops the dryer when your clothes are actually dry so you don’t waste energy or damage your clothes by drying them longer than you need to. The vent sensor sends you reminders to clean the lint trap, helping to keep the dryer running efficiently and preventing any safety issues. You can even control your washer or dryer from anywhere with Samsung’s Smart Care app that can be used on Android or iOS phones. If there’s ever a problem when you’re away from home, the app can even alert you and take you through any actions needed to solve it.
The GE GTW840CPNDG is a 5.2 cu. ft. top-loading washer and dryer combo. It comes with Wi-Fi built-in, as you’d expect, allowing you to get updates on your laundry status. It also has an auto dispenser that can hold enough detergent for up to 48 loads of laundry. The top-loading nature makes it easy to handle large sheets, blankets, and other heavy loads and there’s a water station feature to scrub stains and spots. Among its more interesting features is the SmartDispense system which can sense the weight and fabric type of each load, allowing it to add the right amount of detergent.
Best Top Load
GE GTW840CPNDG 5.2 cu. ft. High-Efficiency Diamond Gray Top Load Washing Machine
Short on space? Like a skyscraper, build up, not out, to maximize the room you have with this budget-friendly GE Unitized Spacemaker. Ideal for apartments, townhomes, condos or rental properties, this 3.8-cubic-foot washer and 5.9-cubic-foot dryer combo helps you clean your clothes quickly and efficiently. Six wash and rinse settings and eleven different wash cycles give you all the control you need for temperature controlled-cleaning that is optimized based on fabric type and how much power you need to remove tough stains or extra dirt.
Best Budget
GE - 5.0 Cu. Ft. 13-Cycle Top-Loading Washer
The best smart washing machine and dryer to buy is the Samsung High-Efficiency Front-Loading Washer (view at Home Depot). It offers plenty of cleaning power, a fast duty cycle, and a unique AddWash door to toss in laundry after the cycle has started. As a close second, we like the GE 5.0 cu. ft. 13-Cycle Top-Loading Washer (view at Best Buy). It’s a vertical stacked unit to save space, and it works great for tough stains.
