When your washer flatlines, quickly scoring a new machine can give your laundry room a new lease on life—before the clothes start piling up. But should you choose a modern front-loader, a water-saving ...

The front-loading washing machine was meant to be the panacea of laundry. Launched with a big push in the late ’90s, the machines were supposed to use less water than the old top loaders and be easier ...

Do you know any laundry enthusiasts? Have you ever seen a reality TV show where fun-seeking young people spend nights doing laundry rather than partying at the Jersey Shore? Washing and folding ...

Manufacturers continue to refine the washing machine, mostly adding new features, increasing energy efficiency and reducing water consumption. But a consumer shopping for a new washer will, early on, ...

Our tests show that you don't have to pay top dollar for a front-loader you can count on Our tests of front-loaders highlight the models that excel at energy and water efficiency and washing ...

There are pros and cons to owning top-load and front-load washers. They can both clean and wash clothes efficiently, but the most significant difference between the two is the way you load and empty a ...

Picking the perfect washing machine can change your washing experience. With so many options, the hardest part is often deciding between a front-loader and a top-loader. Picking the perfect washing ...

Some product wars are legendary. VHS vs. Betamax, Blu-ray vs. HD DVD, iOS vs. Android—debates over tech have divided shoppers, retailers, and even friendships. Well, the fight has moved to the laundry ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Top-load agitator washers have been around for decades, and their appeal endures. Although most don’t clean as well as ...