You know that high-efficiency (HE) washing machines use less water and energy than traditional washers. You’re sold. Now, how do you decide between a front-loading and top-loading model? Both designs ...

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Some product wars are legendary. VHS vs. Betamax, Blu-ray vs. HD DVD, iOS vs. Android—debates over tech have divided shoppers, retailers, and even friendships. Well, the fight has moved to the laundry ...

Washing machines come with more bells and whistles than you can count: different rinse cycles, built-in sensors and fancy apps, to name a few. Before you can even think about those things, though, you ...

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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.