When it comes to household chores, few appliances work as hard as the washer and dryer. But it’s hard to know what the right model for you is. Since it’s such a big purchase, the worst outcome would ...

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 ...

My sister Meg has a growing brood and an overflowing laundry room. "I can never seem to get on top of the laundry scene," she complained, "even after doing ten loads on Monday." She was considering ...

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 ...

In Consumer Reports’ tests, the best front-loading washing machines use less water and clean better than the best high-efficiency (HE) top-loader washers; front-loaders are gentler on fabrics too. But ...

Question: My skin is sensitive to detergent residues in clothes and I need to buy a new clothes washer. What clothes washer design is the most efficient and provides the best cleaning and rinsing?

If you have ever pondered the best features of top loader and front loader washers, you are not alone. The convenience of top loaders, with their speedy wash cycles and effortless clothing additions, ...