Consumer Reports breaks down different types of washing machines, from top and front-loaders to laundry centers and combination units, to help you choose the best machine for your home.

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

The Whirlpool WTW5057LW is part of the Washing Machines test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Top-Load Agitator Washers models like the WTW5057LW are rated on multiple criteria ...

The Element ETW3725BW is part of the Washing Machines test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Top-Load Agitator Washers models like the ETW3725BW are rated on multiple criteria ...

The Amana NFW5800HW is part of the Washing Machines test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Front-load washers models like the NFW5800HW are rated on multiple criteria, such as those ...

The LG WT7150CW is part of the Washing Machines test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Top-Load HE Washers models like the WT7150CW are rated on multiple criteria, such as those ...

The LG WM3470CW is part of the Washing Machines test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Front-load washers models like the WM3470CW are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed ...

The GE GTW480ASWWB is part of the Washing Machines test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Top-Load HE Washers models like the GTW480ASWWB are rated on multiple criteria, such as those ...

The LG WT8400CW is part of the Washing Machines test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Top-Load HE Washers models like the WT8400CW are rated on multiple criteria, such as those ...

The LG WT8600CB is part of the Washing Machines test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Top-Load HE Washers models like the WT8600CB are rated on multiple criteria, such as those ...

The Whirlpool WTW4957PW is part of the Washing Machines test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Top-Load Agitator Washers models like the WTW4957PW are rated on multiple criteria ...

Washing Machine Buying Guide 08:06 Consumer Reports breaks down the different types of washing machines, from HE top-loaders and front loaders to laundry centers and combination units, to help you ...