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.

In November 2016 the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of about 2.8 million Samsung top-load washing machines. The washing machine top can unexpectedly detach from the ...

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

By Keith Flamer You don’t have to pay $1,000 or more to get a washing machine that cleans well. And though Consumer Reports tests ... can read on for ratings and reviews of nine full-sized ...

The washer sounds like a jet engine and then suddenly stops mid-cycle. It’s the age-old question every homeowner will face. To repair or to replace? Consumer Reports has what to consider before ...

The washer sounds like a ... ask if the old machine will be recycled. Or see if your nearby recycling center will take it. Consumer Reports has an interactive tool that leverages product costs ...

Consumer Reports outlines some of the reasons machines with agitators may not be the best option when it comes to washers. These types of machines are harsher on clothes, and on top of that ...