If you want a top load washing machine, you'll need to choose between an impeller vs agitator washer, which use different mechanisms and techniques for cleaning.

If you have a top loading washing machine, then the likely culprit to your funky fresh clothes is the agitator. Dirt and detergent can easily build up on the inside of and below the agitator ...

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 ...

Agitator vs. Impeller: Which is more energy efficient? When you use a washing machine with an agitator, such as a top loading washer, your clothes will be completely submerged in water while they ...

A woman insisted that if you’re not using a top-loading agitator washing machine, your clothes aren’t getting clean—and she cast aspersions on those who dared to use a top-loading machine.

An agitator is essentially a tool inside a traditional washing machine to “help beat the dirt and stains out,” explains Johnson.

Best Agitator: Amana Agitator Top-Load Washer What to Consider Type When shopping for a cheap washing machine, you’ll need to decide whether you want a full-size, portable, or manual model.

CR highlights the best and worst high-efficiency top-loading washers so you can slash your energy bill, save time, and tackle large loads of laundry.

Front-load washers are some of the best washing machines you can buy. These are the best front-load washers from Consumer Reports' tests.

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