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.

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.

The best way to make sure you’re not shelling ... will save you money over the long haul and keep refrigerators, washers, and other appliances out of the waste stream and landfills.

Think you do a lot of laundry? In our labs, we do about 850 loads of laundry to deliver our expert washing machine ratings to you! Here's how we do it.

Cycle after cycle, they work to determine the best washing machines for ... much time,” says Allie Chilicki, Consumer Reports’ market analyst for washers and dryers. “Manufacturers have ...

Front-load washing machines save water and energy, but some work better than others at getting clothes clean Our washing machine ratings include more than 30 front-loaders from such brands as ...