Epic

Made by: Maytag
Available at: Maytag
Price: $1,099-1,199
More Info: maytag.com

Epic’s heroic name is fitting because it’s the Clark Kent of machines. On the one hand you have a sturdily built, reliable washer. On the other you have a suave, nimble powerhouse. It’s stackable and has optional storage drawers, which are huge space-savers. Speaking of saving, it’s super energy- and water-efficient, too. So the superhero analogy definitely applies. But maybe it’s more like the Maytag man just found his cape. —Eric Ryan