Is there a bad smell coming from your washing machine? If you have a front-loader, it could be mold or mildew. The problem's been around for years, but why? Consumer Reports scientists have some ...

GE has introduced a new line of front-load washers that it says have been specifically designed to guard against mold and odor-causing bacteria, thus allowing you to skip the steps of wiping down the ...

Let's go over the pros and cons for each type of washing machine. Front-load washers tend to wash clothes better and use less water, energy, and detergent but may require a higher initial investment.

While tech advances have given us all some impressive washing machine features, the core of the machine remains simple: Water is pumped in a big drum with cloths, the big drum spins around, and water ...

A front-loading washing machine can save a lot of energy by not needing to heat as much hot water as a top-loading machine. In addition to that, the tumbling cycle in a front-loading machine is ...

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 ...

Front-load washers—those that open up at the front of the machine instead of the top—deliver superior cleaning performance and are incredibly efficient. Our tests have found that front-load washers ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Liam McCabe Our tests are crystal clear: Front-load washing machines are ...

There are pros and cons to owning top-load and front-load washers. They can both clean and wash clothes efficiently, but the most significant difference between the two is the way you load and empty a ...

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 ...