These washers can be wallet-friendly, but don’t expect perfect performance If you have room for side-by-side laundry machines, a top-load washer with an agitator can be a good choice. By Keith Flamer ...

Traditionally, agitator washers were the no-frills station wagons of the laundry aisle, while high-efficiency top-loaders and front loaders, respectively, raced in the muscle car and luxury ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Top-load agitator washers have been around for decades, and their appeal endures. Although most don’t clean as well as ...

We’ve all found the string of a hoodie tangled around the washing machine agitator or tried to fit a too-large comforter in our machines only to be forced to make a trip to the laundromat. Both are ...

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 ...

Where front loaders typically have hour long wash cycles, top loaders get the job done in roughly 20-40 minutes, helping to free up your time and get your clothes cleaned quickly. Top loaders are also ...

Which Maytag top-load washer is best? Everyone needs to wash their clothes and no one likes doing it by hand. Maytag top-load washers have all the features you want and need, and its prices are ...

Do you know any laundry enthusiasts? Have you ever seen a reality TV show where fun-seeking young people spend nights doing laundry rather than partying at the Jersey Shore? Washing and folding ...

From energy usage to wear and tear on clothes, here are a few reasons front loader washing machines are considered better-and ...

Top-load agitator washers are generally cheaper to buy and can wash clothes faster than other types of washing machines. But they don’t offer the best washing performance and can sometimes be rough on ...