Kenmore Elite 31633 vs Electrolux EIFLS20QSW

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.

With a footprint measuring 24 x 25 inches, this machine is much smaller than standard washing machines. Its size lets you install it in compact apartments without hogging up much space. Despite the small size, its 2.4 cubic ft capacity should be enough to fit the laundry load of 2 people.

This washer has a steam feature available, something rarely found in a compact machine. Steam allows you to sanitize and freshen up your clothes in an effective manner. Also, while other washers apply steam from the top, with this unit the steam is applied from the bottom, allowing it to cover the laundry more evenly.

This machine does an excellent job getting rid of excess moisture in the laundry by spinning the clothes with a maximum spinning speed of 1400 RPM. This means you don’t need to use the dryer as much.

While there are lots of cycle customization options available, the machine will not allow you to go overboard and ruin your clothes. For example, you will not be able to use boiling hot water or maximum spinning speed on delicate cycles.

There is a total of 14 cycles available, enough to cover most laundry washing needs. The machine will also remember 3 of your favorite cycles and settings, so you can switch between them with a press of a button.