appliances
Top-load washer (high-efficiency)
Top-loading washing machine with no center agitator. Lower water use than older agitator models; cheaper than front-load. Cannot stack.
Cost tier
BUDGET
Cost / sqft
$0–$0
Install
DIY
Durability
high
Maintenance
low
Moisture
excellent
Cost notes
$500-1200 typical. Easier to load (no bending) but takes more floor space.
Aesthetic
- Finish: white, graphite
- Color range: finish-dependent
- Visual weight: medium
Climate suitability
✓ Hot-humid
✓ Hot-dry
✓ Mixed-humid
✓ Mixed-dry
✓ Cold
✓ Arctic
Source
Architectural Graphic Standards — Architectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter
Tags: washer, top-load, HE, laundry