We Did the Math: Do Front-Load Washers Really Save More Money Than Top-Load?

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Our tests show that you don't have to pay top dollar for a front-loader you can count on Our tests of front-loaders highlight the models that excel at energy and water efficiency and washing ...

Shopping for a new washer in 2026? Discover the surprising brand that just beat the tech giants in reliability, and why front ...

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 ...