Tune into HGTV’s “House Hunters” show, and you’re sure to see the faces of future homeowners light up when they spot stainless-steel appliances in a home they tour. While these shoppers don’t typically look for stainless steel in the laundry room, finding it in a washing machine tub offers an extra level of protection for your appliance. Tubs made from porcelain-coated steel can chip or rust, and plastic tubs can eventually increase wear on your clothes, advises Martin Appliances. The company calls stainless steel tubs the “most durable choice and longest lasting.” Whether you want a front-loading or top-loading model, you have lots of options when shopping for a clothes washer with a stainless drum.
GE
If you want a top-loading machine with a stainless-steel tub, your choices include the PTWN8055MMS and PTWN8050MWW, appliances providing 4.5 cubic feet of capacity. The GE PTWN6250MWT, PTWN6050MWT, GTWN5050MWS, GTWN4450MWS and GTWN4000MWS hold 3.6 cubic feet of laundry and also feature stainless-steel drums. If you want a front-loading washer instead, check out the PFWS4605LMG and PFWS4600LWW, GE models with 4.3 cubic feet of room. The GE GFWS3505LMV, GFWS3500LWW, GFWH2405LMS and GFWH2405LMV hold 4.1 cubic feet and also have a stainless basket.
Frigidaire
Buyers get a stainless-steel drum in a variety of Frigidaire front-loading appliances. The Frigidaire FAFS4474LN, FAFS4474LR, FAFS4474LA, FAFS4474LW, FAFS4473LA, FAFS4473LR, FAFS4473LW and FAFS4473LN offer 3.81 cubic feet of capacity. Models of the same size and style that also have stainless tubs include the FAFS4272LA, FAFS4272LR, FAFS4272LN and FAFS4272LW. Buyers get 3.68 cubic feet in the FAFW4221LB and FAFW4221LW. Smaller choices include the Frigidaire FTF530FS, a clothes washer with 2.65 cubic feet of capacity.
Maytag
Maytag has at least three front-loading washers with 4.3 cubic feet of space and a stainless-steel wash basket: the Maytag MHW6000XR, MHW6000XW and MHW6000XG. The Maytag MHWE450WJ, MHWE950WJ, MHWE950WW and MHWE450WW also feature a stainless drum, offering 3.9 cubic feet of space in a front-loading layout. Consumers find 3.5 cubic feet of room in the MHWE301YG and MHWE301YW. If you’d rather buy a top-loading Maytag, consider the 3.6-cubic foot MVWC400XW.
Kenmore
Top-loading models from Kenmore with a stainless-steel drum include the Kenmore 44722, a portable unit with 2.1 cubic feet of space. The Kenmore 2600 and 2800 hold 3.6 cubic feet and also offer a stainless tub, as do the 4.5-cubic-foot 29478, 29472, 29278 and 29272. Front-loading models with stainless-steel baskets include the Kenmore 40448 and 40318, models with 3.5 cubic feet of space. The 40272 offers 3.5 cubic feet of capacity. With 4.3 cubic feet, the Kenmore 41549, 41542, 41532, 41548 and 41538 also have stainless-steel interiors.
Samsung and Electrolux
Front-loading models from Samsung that offer a stainless-steel drum include the WF520ABW and WF520ABP/XAA, models with 4.3 cubic feet of capacity. Other front-loading options are the Samsung WF220ANW/XAA and WF210ANW/XAA, with 3.5 cubic feet of room. Electrolux offers numerous options for those seeking a front-loading washer with a stainless-steel interior. The EWFLS70JTS, EWFLS70JRR, EWFLS70JMB, EWFLS70JSS and EWFLS70JIW provide 4.4 cubic feet of capacity, while the EIFLS60JRR, EIFLS60JMB and EIFLS60JIW hold 4.3 cubic feet of dirty clothes.
Sources for this article:
Martin Appliance: Martin Appliance Laundry Buying Guide
GE Appliances: Top-Loading Washers
GE Appliances: Front-Loading Washers
Frigidaire: Washers
Maytag: High-Efficiency Front-Load Washers
Maytag: High-Efficiency Top-Load Washers
Kenmore: Top-Load Washers
Kenmore: Front-Load Washers
Samsung: All Washers & Dryers
Electrolux: Washers