These washers can be wallet-friendly, but don’t expect perfect performance If you have room for side-by-side laundry machines, a top-load washer with an agitator can be a good choice.

When your washer flatlines, quickly scoring a new machine can give your laundry room a new lease on life—before the dirty clothes start piling up. But should you choose a modern front-loader ...

Consumer Reports’ tests have found that top-load agitator washers are cheaper to operate and can wash clothes faster than other types of washing machines. But they don’t offer the best washing ...