15 Best Washers and Dryers to Level Up Your Laundry Game

If you’re tired of spending half your life in the laundry room, you’re in for a treat. Technology has given washers and dryers a glow-up, making laundry day less of a chore and more of a slick, button-pressing experience. Whether you’re craving a no-nonsense machine or a high-tech wonder with all the AI fixings, these 15 washers and dryers have something for everyone—and every budget.

GE Profile UltraFresh Front-Load Washer (Blue Sapphire, $1,399): Not only does this machine turn heads with its sapphire color, but it also fights laundry odors with an advanced vent system. SmartDispense tech means you’ll never overdo detergent again. It’s like having a laundry coach who’s also a germaphobe.

Samsung Smart Top-Load Washer ($999): With 4.7 cubic feet of space, this Wi-Fi connected washer lets you start loads from your phone and offers 10 wash cycles. Active water jets make pre-treating stains feel almost fun—almost.

Whirlpool Deep Water Wash Top-Load Washer ($699): Twelve cycles, large capacity, and the versatility to tackle everything from delicate blouses to the aftermath of a muddy soccer game. Great for families who run their machines on a near-daily basis.

Koolmore Front Load Washer ($1,705.81): Offers 12 wash cycles and multiple temperature controls, plus a steam function that helps keep wrinkles at bay. The 24-hour delay start feature is a lifesaver for the chronically distracted (or just night owls).

LG Smart Top Load Washer ($1,099): A roomy five cubic feet and a slanted front for easier loading. This washer uses built-in AI to pick the best cycles, and you can control it with Google or Alexa. Welcome to the laundry future.

Equator Electric Vented Dryer ($—): Compact, stackable, and with a wrinkle guard. Choose sleep mode if you want it to hum quietly in the background of your life.

Whirlpool Seven Cubic Foot Dryer ($699): A straightforward, budget-friendly dryer with an autodry system and wrinkle shield. Sometimes, simple really is smarter.

GE 7.4 Cubic Feet Dryer ($849): Large, practical, and energy efficient. The Eco Dry setting helps you save money, while My Cycle remembers your favorite settings. This dryer might just have a better memory than most of us.

Insignia 6.7 Cubic Feet Dryer ($—): Ten drying cycles, five temperature levels, and an easy-to-unload front design. No more excuses for leaving laundry in for too long.

Insignia High-Efficiency Washer Dryer Combo (under $1,000): This set includes a washer with 12 cycles and a front-load dryer. Bonus: auto-unbalancing detection means less thumping and shaking—even if your dance moves remain questionable.

GE Profile Washer and Dryer Combo ($—): Upscale and smart, this combo senses your laundry’s needs and offers tangle control. App-based remote controls and notifications mean you can manage laundry from literally anywhere.

Samsung Stackable Smart Washer and Dryer ($—): Five cubic feet of capacity and a super-speed wash that cleans a full load in 28 minutes. Wi-Fi connectivity lets you control everything from the SmartThings app. When the washer reminds you to clean it every 40 cycles, you know technology has gone full mom-mode.

Samsung Bespoke Stacked Laundry Center ($2,799): AI detects soil and fabric type, adjusting settings automatically. There’s even a super-speed setting to wash and dry in under an hour—because nobody has time for slow socks anymore.

Equator All-in-One Washer Dryer ($1,389): A ventless, space-saving option with a pet feature for those who love their furry friends but not their fur-covered blankets. Expect a longer cycle (2-3 hours), but a lot more versatility.

GE Profile Ventless All-in-One Washer Dryer ($2,899): Washes and dries clothes in about two hours, saves energy, and features a pet hair removal system. Smart controls allow you to select detergent and cycles on your phone. Even your pet’s favorite blanket gets VIP treatment.

With choices ranging from ultra-simple to seriously smart, these washers and dryers prove that laundry doesn’t have to be a drag—or at least, not as much of one. Now, if only one of them could fold socks...