We all know it's good advice to avoid overloading your washing machine, but do you know why? Here's why you should pay attention to how much your putting into your washer and dryer.

Water-saving appliances, like high-efficiency washing machines, are an easy way to help conserve resources—and trim your utility bills, too. What’s more, Consumer Reports has collected ample evidence ...

From how long you can actually let your wet laundry sit to what to do when you inevitably forget a load, here’s what you need to know the next time you find yourself missing that end-of-cycle buzzer ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

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It’s nice to have options, but when it comes to washing machine settings, decision fatigue is real. On my Maytag, there are nine wash cycles, including something called Whitest Whites. And that’s on ...

Smart washers and dryers with advanced features are quickly becoming more common in today’s homes. Are they true time-savers, or do they fall into the category of unnecessary tech gimmicks? In this ...

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Person pouring liquid laundry detergent in front of washing machine. - Damian Lugowski/Shutterstock It's easy to assume that more detergent means cleaner clothes, but it doesn't actually work that way ...