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, ...

Let's go over the pros and cons for each type of washing machine. Front-load washers tend to wash clothes better and use less water, energy, and detergent but may require a higher initial investment.

When you’re looking to buy a top-loading or front-loading washing machine, there are some not-so-obvious pros and cons to be ...

Washing machines come with more bells and whistles than you can count: different rinse cycles, built-in sensors and fancy apps, to name a few. Before you can even think about those things, though, you ...

YONKERS, NY — Consumer Reports’ latest tests of washers reveal improvements in performance compared to the models tested last year — some of which underperformed due to the struggle by manufacturers ...

(CBS) --You might think it would be the cleanest item in the house: the washing machine. But if you have a so-called front loader, you could have a breeding ground for something you don't want, CBS ...

Want to see the future? Forget a crystal ball. Look at one of the new front-loading washers–the wave of the future. I bought one recently, and I’m beginning to believe all the hype. What makes them so ...

Front-loading washing machines are popular among customers who want to “go green” by using less water than a traditional top-loader. However, in a recent class action lawsuit, some people said their ...

Some front-loading washers have had issues with mold and mildew, and that means nasty smells that get into your clothes. Here are some easy ways to keep that from happening. In this video from the ...

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 ...