These large-capacity HE top-loaders offer 5 to 5.5 cubic feet of ... according to our tests. It’s best washed by itself for better agitation and rinsing. An extra rinse cycle might also be ...

The best option ... cycle than top-load models—a standard one with a 3- to 4.5-cubic foot capacity can accommodate around 12 to 16 pounds of laundry at once. If you have a large household ...