Laundry & Dish

Dishwashers, washers and dryers are best compared on capacity, hookups and the official energy and water figures. The numbers below are calculated from the official ENERGY STAR data for 727 dishwashers, 418 clothes washers and 669 clothes dryers (listings of the same model are merged; data updated 2026-11-06).

What matters when choosing

Capacity

Dishwashers list 2 to 18 place settings (median 14), clothes washers 1.9 to 6 cu ft (median 4.5) and dryers 3.8 to 9.2 cu ft (median 7.4). Compare capacity only within the same type, and check the cabinet size against your space.

Dishwasher energy and water

Listed annual energy use runs 80 to 240 kWh and water use 1 to 3.2 gallons per cycle. 31 of 727 models are listed as compact and the rest as standard.

Washer efficiency and load type

283 of 418 washers are listed as front load and 135 as top load. IMEF (higher is more efficient) runs 2.06 to 3.2 and IWF (lower uses less water) 2.6 to 4.3.

Dryer type, venting and efficiency

472 dryers are listed as electric and 189 as gas; 123 are ventless and 81 list heat pump technology. CEF (higher is more efficient) runs 2.68 to 11.5. Match fuel, voltage and venting to the hookups you have.

Smart features

8 dishwashers, 9 washers and 13 dryers list connected capability. The dataset does not name the app or platform.

Noise

The ENERGY STAR data used here has no sound level for these products (n/c). Use the maker’s own specification sheet for decibels.

Skip this category if

A shared laundry room already meets your washing and drying needs.
The required hookups, ventilation or installation work fall outside what your space can provide.

Shortlists by use

Each list applies one stated rule to official data — ENERGY STAR listings (1,814 models in our data, updated 2026-11-06).

Compact Dishwashers 31 models
Dishwashers with 16 Place Settings or More 165 models
Dishwashers with 10 Place Settings or Fewer 176 models
Dishwashers with a Third Rack 250 models
Dishwashers with a Self-Cleaning Filter 23 models
Dishwashers with a Hard Food Filter 93 models
Dishwashers with a Stainless Steel Tub 612 models
ENERGY STAR Most Efficient Dishwashers 98 models
Connected Dishwashers 8 models
Low-Water Dishwashers (3 Gal/Cycle or Less) 224 models
Energy-Efficient Dishwashers 176 models
Miele Dishwashers 50 models
Bosch Dishwashers 46 models
GE Dishwashers 41 models
Front-Load Washers 283 models
Top-Load Washers 135 models
Large-Capacity Washers (5.0 Cu Ft or More) 154 models
Compact Washers (Under 2.5 Cu Ft) 68 models
Washers with a Steam Cycle 112 models
Washers with a Sanitize Option 102 models
Washers with Delayed Start 83 models
ENERGY STAR Most Efficient Washers 39 models
Connected Washers 9 models
Low-Water Washers (IWF 3.2 or Less) 227 models
High-IMEF Washers (2.9 or More) 116 models
Laundry Centers (Washer and Dryer Stack) 33 models
All-in-One Washer/Dryer Combos 12 models
LG Washers 96 models
Samsung Washers 66 models
Electric Dryers 472 models
Gas Dryers 189 models
Ventless Dryers 123 models
Heat Pump Dryers 81 models
Compact Dryers 77 models
120-Volt Dryers 13 models
Large-Capacity Dryers (8.0 Cu Ft or More) 86 models
ENERGY STAR Most Efficient Dryers 53 models
Connected Dryers 13 models
Dryers with a Steam Cycle 275 models
Dryers with a Sanitization Cycle 284 models
Dryers with a Filter Cleaning Indicator 225 models
High-CEF Dryers (5.0 or More) 73 models
LG Dryers 134 models
Whirlpool Dryers 121 models

Model data pages

We compile and compare published data; we do not run our own product tests. See How We Compare.