Top-load agitator washers are generally cheaper to buy and can wash clothes faster than other types of washing machines. But our tests reveal that they don’t offer the best washing performance and can ...

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If you've noticed that your clothes don't smell as clean as usual or that your washing machine has a particularly funky odor, it may be time to give it a good scrub. If you have a top loading washing ...

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 ...

A woman insisted that if you’re not using a top-loading agitator washing machine, your clothes aren’t getting clean—and she cast aspersions on those who dared to use a top-loading machine. The video ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. These old-school appliances are still the most popular type. Consumer Reports reviews the pros and cons. By Keith Flamer When your ...

There’s never a good time for your washing machine to act up.Some problems can be easy fixes while others may require hiring a professional to do repairs. Here are a few common problems that can occur ...

The Maytag MVW8230HC is part of the Washing Machines test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Top-Load Agitator Washers models like the MVW8230HC are rated on multiple criteria, such as ...