Whirlpool

Whirlpool Smart Front Load Washer with FreshFlow

Ranked #10 in Washing Machines

304 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

Good Housekeeping's best-value award says it all: smart features and solid cleaning at a value position. It lacks the LG's stain-removal edge, so it sits just below.

Consolidated from 12 cited sources across 8 outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

12 positive sources

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Flagged as a product to avoid

1 of 11 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.

Consumer Reports' brand-reliability analysis found Whirlpool had the highest problem rates compared with other washer brands overall, and layering smart features and FreshFlow firmware on that record adds another failure layer. Buy the LG WM4000H or Electrolux ELFW7637AT instead.
Flagged 18 September 2026

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Pros & cons

✓ Good Housekeeping's best-value washing machine in its 2026 tested roundup
✓ Smart front-loader at a mainstream price
✓ Cleaning performance meets Good Housekeeping's lab-test demands
✓ Good Housekeeping's best value pick
✓ Backed by Whirlpool's established service network

✗ Lacks the LG's stain-removal edge
✗ Praise from a single outlet
✗ Smart features add electronics that simpler machines avoid
✗ Higher water use than the class leaders
✗ Whirlpool had the highest problem rates among washer brands in Consumer Reports' analysis

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.

Evidence 5 articles and 7 community sources

12 positive sources

WFW6720R Article

The Whirlpool Steam Washer WFW6720R is built to deliver powerful cleaning performance with smart, time-saving features for busy households. This 5.0 cu. ft. front-load washer uses AI Intelligent Wash sensors to automatically adjust water levels, temperature, and wash actions for ideal fabric care. Keep clothes fresh longer with the innovative FreshFlow Vent System, including the FanFresh Option and Dry Drum Cycle that help reduce moisture and odors between loads. Tackle everyday stains with Steam Clean, sanitize items with high-heat cycles, or get small loads done fast using the Quick Wash Cycle, ready in just 25 minutes. Connect to the Whirlpool App for remote start, cycle notifications, specialty cycles, and Family Share features that help everyone manage laundry from their phone.

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The Whirlpool®️ Front Load Laundry Tower with UV Clean Technology & FreshFlow™️ Vent System embodies the structural integrity and innovative performance our experts are known for. With UV Clean Technology, we are proud to bring an industry-exclusive, first-to-market advanced technology directly to consumers. It's proof that our collective expertise is the foundation of the Whirlpool brand quality consumers trust, and a driving force behind our shared passion to improve life at home.

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I just checked and it’s actually on sale right now for $929 at Best Buy! 💗 definitely worth it. Also please excuse the mess in the background, I’m redoing the laundry room all together lol. #fyp #laundry #whirpool #washingmachine #momlife #mom #dayinmylife #momtok #byandreacastillo Whirlpool 5.0 Cu. Ft. Smart Front Load Washer Review. Discover the Whirlpool 5.0 Cu. Ft. Washer's features and a sale at Best Buy for $929! Perfect for your laundry needs.

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Gerhard's Appliances Gerhard's Appliances · reviewer · Apr 2026

This Whirlpool washer and dryer set is my top recommendation for anyone who wants to banish those front-load odors for good. It features an innovative FreshFlow™ Vent System that uses a fan to keep the drum fresh and dry, so you can forget about that mildew smell, even if you can't switch the laundry over right away.

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#AD 🧺 My new washer makes laundry so much easier as a mom the Whirlpool High Efficiency Stackable Washer gets the job done effortlessly. The washer has plenty of features to choose from and the best part it does not make noise. I purchased it @loweshomeimprovement such an amazing price.

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Together, these elements make the FreshFlow™ vent system a practical, automated solution that keeps the washer interior fresh, dry, and hygienic—without adding effort to the user’s daily routine.

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Gerhard's Appliances Gerhard's Appliances · reviewer · Jan 2026

From advanced features to user-friendly designs, Whirlpool washers deliver efficiency and flexibility to tackle every laundry challenge with ease.

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Good Housekeeping Noah Pinsonnault · reviewer · May 2026

If you’re not in a rush, this machine’s powerful cleaning ability and low-maintenance setup make it a worthwhile pick.

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Whirlpool® FreshFlow™ system helps protect & keep your laundry fresh long after the wash.

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Whirlpool® FreshFlow™ system helps protect & keep your laundry fresh long after the wash.

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The Whirlpool® FreshFlow™ Vent System helps keep clothes fresher, longer.

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The Whirlpool® FreshFlow™ Vent System helps keep clothes fresher, longer.

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Frequently asked questions

It ranks #10 of 16 on our washing machines tier list, in D tier. That placement draws on 12 cited sources across 8 outlets.

None of the 12 sources with a clear view is critical of it. Lacks the LG's stain-removal edge. Praise from a single outlet. Smart features add electronics that simpler machines avoid. Higher water use than the class leaders. Whirlpool had the highest problem rates among washer brands in Consumer Reports' analysis.