Top-load agitator washers are generally cheaper to buy and can wash clothes faster than other types of washing machines. But they don’t offer the best washing performance and can sometimes be rough on ...

Traditionally, agitator washers were the no-frills station wagons of the laundry aisle, while high-efficiency top-loaders and front loaders, respectively, raced in the muscle car and luxury ...

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Take your pick from among these impressive front-loaders, top-loaders, compacts, and all-in-one options from Consumer Reports' latest testsFront-loaders impress our testers with their overall ...

You don’t have to pay $1,000 or more to get a washing machine that cleans well. Consumer Reports tests plenty of washers that cost that or more, but most of us would rather spend less. And many of us ...

Which Whirlpool top-load washing machines are best? Doing the laundry is the bane of many people’s lives, but unfortunately, it’s something we all have to do. Looking around for the best model, you’ll ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You can get by without a washing machine, especially if you live near a laundromat, though you can’t beat ...

Front loading washing machines generally come with more features, but they usually face a mold and stackability issues. Front-loading ones are more energy and water efficient, but top loaders are easy ...