CR highlights the best and worst high-efficiency top-loading washers, which offer a compromise between costly front-loaders and inexpensive agitator models.

High-efficiency (HE) top-load washers are like the middle child of laundry appliances. They’re not as popular as top-load agitator washers and not as cool-looking as those sleek front-loaders. While ...

You can get by without a washing machine, especially if you live near a laundromat, though you can’t beat the luxury of having one in your basement. Many of today’s high-end washers have price tags in ...

If your home has enough space for a full-size washing machine, it’s definitely a worthwhile investment. There are gas or electric models in a range of capacities—some large enough to handle bulky ...

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When it comes to laundry pods, less equals more.