If you don’t mind skipping the bells and whistles, these affordable appliances—all priced under $1,000—get the job done.

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

While most Americans rely on washing machines to clean their clothes, that's not the case everywhere: Over half of the global population washes clothes by hand. It's a time-intensive and physically ...