All of these rooms control for temperature and have humidity monitors -- the washer room where we store both the machines and the testing material is set to a balmy, consistent 72 degrees.

It can seem hopeless when any major appliance stops working, but luckily, washing machines are some of the easiest to DIY repair, especially if they’re older. “Fixing your washing machine is ...

As always, we continue to test and explore washing machine performance to help consumers. In the meantime, here are tips to keep your washer in balance.

Our cleaning experts tested the most efficient washing machines from popular brands like GE and LG, including top-load and front-load washers.