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

When you shop for laundry detergents, you may notice that some are specifically labeled HE, which stands for "high-efficiency." These detergents are meant to be used with machines that share the same ...

Many of us don't realize quite how many washing machine options there are—until we have to go shopping for one. Size, style, how to put in clothes, and even detergent, along with an array of different ...

Despite newfound competition from a host of next-generation topload washers, LG Electronics’ frontload WM8000HVA Mega-Capacity TurboWash Washer took top honors within the high-efficiency (HE) washer ...

If you’re not using HE detergent, you might be making a big mistake. Here's what laundry experts advise. By now, you’ve probably heard of HE laundry detergent. It’s everywhere: featured in ...

So you went out and got an HE washer because you love the environment and the energy savings. And you've been feeling pretty good about your choice--using less water and wasting less energy is a good ...

High-efficiency washing machines use significantly less water and energy than regular washers, but they also require special detergent. Most major detergent brands offer high-efficiency (HE) laundry ...

These top-load washers are friendly to the ecosystem and your wallet—plus, they can save time and handle large loads High-efficiency top-load washers represent something of a compromise between ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. These top-load washers are friendly to the ecosystem and your wallet—plus, they can save time and handle large loads ...