The front-loading washing machine was meant to be the panacea of laundry. Launched with a big push in the late ’90s, the machines were supposed to use less water than the old top loaders and be easier ...

The Whirlpool WFW862CHC is part of the Washing Machines test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Front-load washers models like the WFW862CHC are rated on multiple criteria, such as those ...

Front-load washers—those that open up at the front of the machine instead of the top—deliver superior cleaning performance and are incredibly efficient. Our tests have found that front-load washers ...

The two machines have more differences than appearance alone. whyframestudio / GETTY IMAGES If you're in the market for a new washing machine, you're likely wondering what the difference is between a ...