If you don’t mind skipping the bells and whistles, these affordable appliances—all priced under $1,000—get the job done.

Consumer Reports rounds up the best washing machines of every type, based on our extensive lab tests and member surveys.

CR highlights the best and worst high-efficiency top-loading washers, which offer a compromise between costly front-loaders and inexpensive agitator models.

Consumer Reports tested more than 100 washing machines for 2026. One affordable model stood out for its cleaning power, efficiency, and value.

When shopping for a new washer, many buyers head straight to big-box stores or online marketplaces, but shopping at Costco could save you money. In a Consumer Reports' appliance satisfaction survey, ...

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

Most people spend hours comparing washing machine prices but far less time considering how a machine will fit into their ...

Front-load washing machines are more expensive to buy but cost less to operate. I crunched the numbers over time to see which is the better buy in 2026. John Carlsen John Carlsen has more than a ...