Here’s how to use your appliance's settings to get cleaner clothes and help your items last longer.

A washing machine that isn't working properly results in musty, odor-ridden clothes at the end of a cycle. Its decline, however, isn't always obvious immediately, so it's important to watch for the ...

Looking for a reliable washing machine to replace your old one? Before you decide on which to buy, here are the best options, per Consumer Reports rankings.

When you’re shopping for a new washing machine, you want one that gets your clothes clean, of course. But what if you could invest in a machine that helps keep the environment clean, too? Consumer ...

Orbiting 400 kilometers above Earth's surface, the astronauts on the International Space Station live a pretty normal social life, if not for one thing: they happily wear their unwashed clothes for ...

Whether you’re in the market for a new washing machine, your dryer is on the fritz, or you want a whole new matching set, Consumer Reports’ experts have “loads” of recommendations for you. In Consumer ...

Most people assume that a hot wash means clean clothes. But new research suggests your washing machine may be underperforming, especially when it comes to killing harmful bacteria. Despite running at ...