Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. When your washer flatlines, quickly scoring a new machine can give your laundry room a new lease on life—before the ...

The debate on whether agitator vs impeller washers are more effective is central to many people’s buying decisions, and will shape the way you do laundry when you have eventually made a choice. There ...

We’ve all found the string of a hoodie tangled around the washing machine agitator or tried to fit a too-large comforter in our machines only to be forced to make a trip to the laundromat. Both are ...

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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, ...

We know that washing machines are a big purchase. But for busy households that go through laundry like it’s an Olympic sport—my toddler sometimes wears multiple shirts in a day—having a reliable ...

We tested six models from top manufacturers and evaluated dozens more to find the best washing machines for laundry day.

Washing machines come in a variety of sizes and styles, arguably one for every type of consumer. Although the public is very adamant about important characteristics such as size, shape and Energy Star ...

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 ...