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.

Picking the perfect washing machine can change your washing experience. With so many options, the hardest part is often deciding between a front-loader and a top-loader. Picking the perfect washing ...

Top Load Versus Front Load Washing Machines: Is One Better Than the Other? Surprisingly, they have less in common than you'd think. The differences between front loading and top loading washing ...

Manufacturers continue to refine the washing machine, mostly adding new features, increasing energy efficiency and reducing water consumption. But a consumer shopping for a new washer will, early on, ...

Dear Jim: I want to buy a new energy-efficient clothes washer, but I would prefer a top-loader because of back problems. Are top-loading washers really much less efficient than the large front-loading ...

So, you're in the market for a new washing machine — or maybe you just want to prove once and for all that the model you've already got is superior. After all, the top-loading washer versus ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A good washing machine will power through the years, washing countless loads of laundry, but most of us ...

For several years, front-loading washing machines have been the best choice for laundry rooms, offering better cleaning and higher efficiency than top-loading machines. However, top-loaders remain ...

(KOIN 6) – About three years ago, Kathy Gant paid $250 for a used, Kenmore HE 2T front-loading washer and dryer. The efficient machines can use up to 40% less water than traditional top-loading ...

There are pros and cons to owning top-load and front-load washers. They can both clean and wash clothes efficiently, but the most significant difference between the two is the way you load and empty a ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN 6) — About three years ago, Kathy Gant paid $250 for a used, Kenmore HE 2T front-loading washer and dryer. The efficient machines can use up to 40% less water than traditional top ...