Q: A couple of days ago, the city flushed out the water mains. For several hours after they finished, I got a lot of dark sludge in the water. Now my washing machine takes a long time to fill. Is ...

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 ...

Many people love their front-loading washing machines, thanks to their efficient use of water and energy, ergonomics and their gentler cleaning action on clothes. Indeed, many homes have traded in ...