These washers can be wallet-friendly, but don’t expect perfect performance If you have room for side-by-side laundry machines, a top-load washer with an agitator can be an economical choice. By Keith ...

The purchase of a large home appliance represents a sizable investment, and shopping for a new washing machine can be daunting. Users need reliable machines that yield thoroughly clean, fresh laundry ...

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

Top-load agitator washers are generally cheaper to buy and can wash clothes faster than other types of washing machines. But our tests reveal that they don’t offer the best washing performance and can ...

For CR’s engineers, doing laundry is a mission. By putting hundreds of stained fabric swatches into washing machines, they can see how well each appliance handles red wine, cocoa, and soot. Cycle ...