On its face, Whirlpool Corp.’s newest washing machine, with its modern muted veneer, looks nicer than its old ones. And for $100 more, it should be. But behind the scenes, the century-old US appliance ...

Whirlpool’s new FreshFlow Vent System will dry a front-load washer’s door, drum, and rubber seals after a wash cycle. Whirlpool’s new FreshFlow Vent System will dry a front-load washer’s door, drum, ...