When you’re looking to buy a top-loading or front-loading washing machine, there are some not-so-obvious pros and cons to be aware of. Beyond the location of the door, these machines can vary by ...

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 ...

The New Year will usher in new rules requiring most top-loading washers to use less energy. But some of these machines have murky labeling, so there’s no easy way to tell whether the washer in the ...