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

Home appliances are a necessary part of life. Whether you rent or own your home, you've likely dealt with a defrosting refrigerator, a leaking dishwasher, or a washing machine that's refusing to drain ...

Man putting clothing in a top-load washing machine - Ivan Donini/Shutterstock If you're in the market for a new washing machine, you might be interested in purchasing a top-load high-efficiency (HE) ...

If your washing machine stinks, that smell is attaching itself to your clothes, too. If the machine is more than 12 or 15 years old, the odor could be baked into certain components, and it may be time ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Shopping for major appliances can be a stressful experience. Unlike smaller ones, like a simple toaster or iron, bigger ones, such as washing ...