There’s no magic wand for making huge piles of laundry disappear. If you own a large-capacity washer and dryer, they’ll get done faster—you can bag those big loads in a few hours. But if you rely on a ...

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A front load washing machine supports modern laundry needs with smooth operation and steady cleaning performance. Read on.

Take your pick from among these impressive front-loaders, top-loaders, compacts, and all-in-one options from Consumer Reports' latest tests Front-loaders impress our testers with their overall ...

There are traditional top-loaders, sleek front-loaders, even compact, all-in-one designs. With so many varied styles to choose from, settling the right machine is daunting. How do you sift through all ...

For CR’s engineers, doing laundry is a mission. By putting hundreds of stained fabric swatches into washing machines, they can see how well each appliance handles red wine, cocoa, and soot. Cycle ...