We ran cycles on top washing machines, including those from GE, LG, Electrolux, Bosch and Whirlpool. These are the six best laundry units to buy in 2026.

Consumer Reports rounds up the best washing machines of every type, based on our extensive lab tests and member surveys.

Even well-rated GE washers can develop frustrating faults. Take a look at the problems that appear most often and what may ...

The Midea MLV41N1AWW is part of the Washing Machines test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Top-Load HE Washers models like the MLV41N1AWW are rated on multiple criteria, such as those ...

A robot capable of doing laundry sadly won’t be available for the public to buy, as it is only intended to help appliance manufacturers test their washing machines. Gianluca Palli at the University of ...

We've all been guilty of squeezing in one more towel or shirt to avoid another wash cycle. However, experts warn that stuffing too much into your washing machine could actually backfire. Salah Sun, ...