Stuck deciding between a top-loading washing machine with an agitator or an impeller? Here's what experts say about an agitator vs impeller. Both an agitator and an impeller can be found in top-load ...

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 ...

You don’t have to pay $1,000 or more to get a washing machine that cleans well. Consumer Reports tests plenty of washers that cost that or more, but most of us would rather spend less. And that’s not ...

Top-load agitator washers are generally cheaper to buy and can wash clothes faster than other types of washing machines. But our tests reveal that they don’t offer the best washing performance and can ...