Best Products > Smart Home The 3 Best Smart Washer/Dryers of 2021 Never dread laundry day again by Patrick Hyde Writer Patrick Hyde has 4+ years' experience writing about consumer technology and electronics. His work has appeared in Los Angeles Review of Books, Reactual, and more. our editorial process Patrick Hyde Updated on April 01, 2021 Tweet Share Email Smart Home Audio Camera & Video Car Audio & Accessories Computer & Laptops Computer Components Gaming Gifts Networking Phones & Accessories Smart Home Software Tablets Toys & Games TVs Wearables View More Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. The Rundown Best Overall: Samsung High-Efficiency Front-Loading Washer at Samsung It can handle a full load of laundry in only 36 minutes without sacrificing cleaning power. Best Top Load: GE Top Load Washing Machine at Best Buy This GE top-loading washer and dryer is easy to use, has built-in Wi-Fi, and an integrated auto dispenser for detergent. Best Budget: GE 5.0 Cu. Ft. 13-Cycle Top-Loading Washer at Best Buy Ideal for apartments, townhomes, condos or rental properties. 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. Best Overall: Samsung High-Efficiency Front-Loading Washer View On Samsung View On Home Depot View On Sears.com 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. 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. Best Top Load: GE GTW840CPNDG 5.2 cu. ft. High-Efficiency Diamond Gray Top Load Washing Machine View On Best Buy View On Home Depot View On Lowe's 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 Budget: GE - 5.0 Cu. Ft. 13-Cycle Top-Loading Washer View On Best Buy View On Home Depot View On Costco.com 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. Four dryer cycles allow you to make the right choices based on fabric types, energy savings and how quickly you need the items dried. With GE’s ConnectPlus adapter, this set becomes Wi-Fi compatible, meaning you can use Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and IFTTT to control your laundry with just the sound of your voice. Final Verdict 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. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Email Address Sign up There was an error. Please try again. You're in! Thanks for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. Thank you for signing up! Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit