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

It's no myth that many new appliances break faster than older ones. Some of that comes down to added complexity, while in other cases it can be due to manufacturers designing their machines to last ...

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) ...