Introduction

2012 Best Compact Washing Machine

The Blomberg WM 87120 NBL00 is a stackable compact washer with only 2.15 cubic feet of capacity. It's made by a very large Turkish company that has a very small presence in the US. Even if you've never heard of it before, you shouldn't count out this little washer. After all, it's not the size of the washer in the fight, it's the ratio of the motor and internal water heater to the size of the washer.

With a strong washing performance and a Sanitize cycle that gets really, really hot, this little machine put up a quite a fight. When all the testing was said and done, the 87120 managed to topple the cleaning scores of washers twice its size. Priced around $939, it should definitely be on your list of washers to consider if you can't fit a full-size laundry. At 23.6 inches wide and 24.4 inches deep, this compact Blomberg can find a way into your closet -- and maybe even your heart.