Consumer Reports rounds up the best washing machines of every type, based on our extensive lab tests and member surveys.

Hard water can make clothes feel stiff, smell, and wear out more easily. Hard water also clogs washing machines over time, covering components in limescale. Water softeners, cleaning your washing ...

Hard plastic outer bodies suit bathroom washing machines because they handle wet hands, floor splashes, detergent stains and ...

Your washing machine does more than just clean clothes. A reliable machine can help save you time, energy and hassle. If you’re shopping for the best washing machine brands this year, we’ve broken ...

If you don’t mind skipping the bells and whistles, these affordable appliances—all priced under $1,000—get the job done.