Electrolux EFLS617S vs Kenmore Elite 31633

This machine premixes the detergent and water in a separate compartment before being delivered to the drum. This results in a more even distribution of the detergent which means better cleaning efficiency. While it may not sound like much, it’s highly effective at improving the washes quality.

Electrolux provides a one year warranty that will cover both labor and parts if needed. With some dealers, this warranty can be extended for longer.

Electrolux provides a lifetime warranty for the tub, excluding labor costs.

The washing machine is filled with sensors to make each cycle optimal. It can detect how much laundry is in the machine, so it can adjust accordingly. It also measures the temperature, to ensure it's at the most appropriate level.

While the machine offers a lot of flexibility when it comes to customizing the cycles, it will prevent you from making mistakes that can destroy your laundry. For example, it will not allow you to select the hottest water temperature or set very high spin speeds when you are washing your delicates or color-sensitive clothes.

The machine's motor has a ten-year warranty that covers the part itself (you'll still need to cover labor costs).

The drum light turns off automatically after three minutes if the door is left open.

This washing machine can ensure quiet and rumble-free running by using sensors that detect unbalanced loads. If it senses a risk of vibration due to uneven load distribution, it will automatically adjust and even out the load throughout the drum.

This machine uses steam to sanitize the clothes. Steam can also be used to get rid of very stubborn stains.

There are 9 cycles to choose from. This may not seem a lot, but it actually covers all of the basics. They can be modified to your needs by changing the temperature, soil level, and spin speed.

The washer has special cycles for specific stains, like blood or chocolate. It changes the way the cycle works to correctly fight against the stain.

This machine's fast cycle lasts only 15 minutes, which is great for emergency washes when the time is of the essence.

The control panel is simplified, with clear and bright indications about their functions. None of the buttons have double functions.

This appliance is offered in two variants: a white one and a more modern, metallic gray one, which looks better, but it costs around $100 more.

This machine's capacity should be enough for a medium-sized family’s laundry needs, given its large drum (4.4 cubic feet).

While most washing machines have a simple square display somewhere on the front, this one has a round display in the middle of the cycle selection knob. This makes the machine look very modern and expensive.

This washing machine has a 6.2 cubic ft drum, which is very large and should make laundry day easier even for very large households that produces lots of dirty laundry. It is one of the largest washing machines available in the market, taking the equivalent of almost two front-loading washer loads in a single cycle. Despite the larger volume, it’s Accela Soak technology ensures cycles don’t take longer than an hour.

You can add steam treatment to the cycles to help get rid of very stubborn stains. You can also add a sanitization cycle to kill odor-causing bacteria.

This machine allows you to change the temperature, soil level, and spin speed. Each can be set to five different levels, adding a lot of flexibility to cycles. It is also possible to add steam treatment, an additional rinse cycle and other options.

The washer does all of the cycles in under one hour. If you have lots of laundry, the increased capacity and short washing times will save you a lot of time.

The washer has a self-cleaning cycle that prevents mold and unwanted smells from building up in the washer.

Kenmore appliances are only sold at Sears. The store offers extended protection plans for 3 or 5 years, which are reasonably priced.

This machine doesn’t twist your clothes since it has an impeller-style agitator instead of a traditional agitator. This agitator also has the additional advantage of taking up less drum space.

The lid has a soft-close feature, so it won’t slam into the machine.

The panel’s controls are intuitive and easy to understand.

This washer comes in either a classic white color or, for extra $80, a metallic gray finish.