CR highlights the best and worst high-efficiency top-loading washers, which offer a compromise between costly front-loaders and inexpensive agitator models.

Washers and dryers often try to cram in as many features as possible. But if that's not what you want, Consumer Reports says ...

Man putting clothing in a top-load washing machine - Ivan Donini/Shutterstock If you're in the market for a new washing machine, you might be interested in purchasing a top-load high-efficiency (HE) ...

Woman adding clothes to machine for a wash holding white laundry basket - Antonio_diaz/Getty Images Samsung is one of the biggest manufacturers of home appliances, as well as a plethora of other ...

Appliance prices are through the roof. It’s why many people in the market for a new washing machine are considering more affordable top-load agitators rather than more expensive, fancier kinds. They ...

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