Consumer Reports breaks down different types of washing machines, from top and front-loaders to laundry centers and combination units, to help you choose the best machine for your home.

In November 2016 the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of about 2.8 million Samsung top-load washing machines. The washing machine top can unexpectedly detach from the ...

Cycle after cycle, they work to determine the best washing machines for every budget ... takes too much time,” says Allie Chilicki, Consumer Reports’ market analyst for washers and dryers.