Washing machines aren’t what they used to be. Some new appliances have over a dozen cycles, and then there are a slew of other things to consider, including water temperature, spin speed, cycle ...

Have you ever wondered exactly how dirty your laundry needs to be to justify using your washing machine’s “heavy duty” cycle? Or when should you use the “delicates” cycle instead of the “hand ...

The best washing machines have specialized cycles designed to handle everything from delicate fabrics to bulky bedding. We've tapped the pros at the Good Housekeeping Institute, and these are the ...

Modern washing machines have rows of buttons and knobs with multiple cycles, washes, and settings. It can be a challenge to figure out which setting is right for your laundry. While settings like ...

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 ...

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