Water-saving appliances, like high-efficiency washing machines, are an easy way to help conserve resources—and trim your utility bills, too. What’s more, Consumer Reports has collected ample evidence ...

The first time you hear it, the noise can be jarring. Seemingly out of nowhere, it sounds like a helicopter is landing on your roof, or a freight train is about to come barreling through your wall and ...

Draining your washing machine might be a household task that doesn't cross your mind all that often, but it's a necessary one to keep the appliance in good shape. In fact, not draining it regularly is ...

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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 ...

More often than you’d think, the answer to the question, “How do I clean this?” is “Put it in the washing machine.” It’s common knowledge that the washer is the way to clean clothes, towels and ...

If you’ve ever heard that doing laundry at certain times of day can save you money, you might’ve dismissed it as a myth. After all, your washing machine uses the same amount of energy no matter when ...