Front-loaders tend to be more energy- and water-efficient than other washer types without compromising cleaning power. All 36 front-load washers in our ratings score highly in our evaluations of ...

From efficiency to price to ease of use, here's what to understand about each type of washer.

Front-load washers—those that open up at the front of the machine instead of the top—deliver superior cleaning performance and are incredibly efficient. Our tests have found that front-load washers ...