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 ...

Hence, I decided to switch to a machine with a huge drum and a removable agitator: the Whirlpool smart top-load washer. In ...

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 ...

I bought one unprepared. I was a laundry appliance newbie, knowing nothing about the qualities that make a washing machine great. I ended up choosing an environmentally-friendly, low-water machine.

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.