It’s nice to have options, but when it comes to washing machine settings, decision fatigue is real. On my Maytag, there are nine wash cycles, including something called Whitest Whites. And that’s on ...

Washing machines aren’t what they used to be. Some new appliances have over a dozen cycles, and then there are a slew of other things to consider, including water temperature, spin speed, cycle ...

For a naïve, the dashboard of a washing machine is no less puzzling than a spaceship is to a new astronaut. People of the bygone era would have gasped with shock seeing all these buttons and controls.

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Choose warm or hot water: While some clothes should always be washed using cold water, higher temperatures are more effective ...

I’ve been doing my own laundry since I was a preteen. My mom was adamant that my two siblings and I learn to clean our own clothes. But even though I’ve been doing laundry for literally decades, I ...

Take your pick from among these impressive front-loaders, top-loaders, compacts, and all-in-one models from Consumer Reports' latest tests Modern-day washing machines often have features like auto ...