A white front-load washer next to a matching dryer in a neutral-toned laundry room with plants - Onurdongel/Getty Images So, you're in the market for a new washing machine — or maybe you just want to ...

Dear Jim: Our old clothes washer is leaking, so we need to buy a new one. We have a large family and do a lot of laundry, so efficiency is important. What are the most efficient designs, and do they ...

Front-loading washers often perform better than top-loaders in Consumer Reports tests. Plus, they’re gentler on your clothes and more energy-efficient. But some consumers got more than they bargained ...

Picking the perfect washing machine can change your washing experience. With so many options, the hardest part is often deciding between a front-loader and a top-loader. Picking the perfect washing ...

Dear Jim: I want to buy a new energy-efficient clothes washer, but I would prefer a top-loader because of back problems. Are top-loading washers really much less efficient than the large front-loading ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While top-load washing machines were once the norm, more people have switched over to front-load washers ...

So, you're in the market for a new washing machine — or maybe you just want to prove once and for all that the model you've already got is superior. After all, the top-loading washer versus ...