Consumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. A washing machine, especially a basic agitator top-loader, isn't the type of product you'd expect to have a cult following.

The debate on whether agitator vs impeller washers are more effective is central to many people’s buying decisions, and will shape the way you do laundry when you have eventually made a choice. There ...

Top-load agitator washers are generally cheaper to buy and can wash clothes faster than other types of washing machines. But our tests show they don’t deliver the best washing performance and can ...

Do you know any laundry enthusiasts? Have you ever seen a reality TV show where fun-seeking young people spend nights doing laundry rather than partying at the Jersey Shore? Washing and folding ...