Consumer Reports’ tests have found that top-load agitator washers are cheaper to operate and can wash clothes faster than other types of washing machines. But they don’t offer the best washing ...

If you've noticed that your clothes don't smell as clean as usual or that your washing machine has a particularly funky odor, it may be time to give it a good scrub. If you have a top loading washing ...

High-efficiency (HE) top-load washers are like the middle child of laundry appliances. They’re not as popular as top-load agitator washers and not as cool-looking as those sleek front-loaders. While ...

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It can be easy to overlook cleaning the things we use to clean other things, but major appliances like washing machines do need to be cleaned and properly maintained to optimize performance and ensure ...

These washers can be wallet-friendly, but don’t expect perfect performance If you have room for side-by-side laundry machines, a top-load washer with an agitator can be a good choice. By Keith Flamer ...

Top-load agitator washers are generally cheaper to buy and can wash clothes faster than other types of washing machines. But they don’t offer the best washing performance and can sometimes be rough on ...