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 ...

The simple top-loaders with a real agitator and manual knobs are reliable and easy to fix. I tell folks to skip the touchscreens they don't need. Less to go wrong." This means you can bring home the ...

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 ...

Looking for a reliable washing machine to replace your old one? Before you decide on which to buy, here are the best options, per Consumer Reports rankings.

The debate on whether agitator vs impeller washers are more effective is central to many people’s buying decisions, and will shape the way you do laundry when you have eventually made a choice. There ...

The Maytag MVW8230HC is part of the Washing Machines test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Top-Load Agitator Washers models like the MVW8230HC are rated on multiple criteria, such as ...

A woman insisted that if you’re not using a top-loading agitator washing machine, your clothes aren’t getting clean—and she cast aspersions on those who dared to use a top-loading machine. The video ...