Front-load and top-load washers both have pros and cons. If you think the only difference between these washers is how the doors open, this guide is for you.

Front-loaders use less water than top-loaders but typically have longer wash cycles—some take 100 minutes or more. That's not the end of the world, but it may be the beginning of laundry pile-up.

One of the biggest perks of a front-loading washer besides its “sleek aesthetic”: It can be stacked on top of a dryer, pointed out Morgan LaLonde, laundry brand manager at Whirlpool.

Our experts selected the best performing front-loading washing machines from top brands like LG, Samsung, and GE and address ...

Deciding between a front load vs. top load washer? Here's how to choose the best option to make laundry day as seamless as possible.

Type – The 3 most common types are top load, front load and washer dryer combos. Top load washing machines are generally the most affordable and have the fastest cycles but are harsher on fabrics.

Front-load washing machines always clean up in our tests. Why do so many people still choose top-loaders?

Front loaders take up less space than the top loader and can also be stacked with a front-loading dryer. If floor space is at a premium, a front-loading combo may be the answer. What about price?

Top-load washers with agitators clean clothes through friction ... Best All-in-One Washer-Dryer Combos An all-in-one washer-dryer combo is a single front-load machine that washes and dries clothes in ...

LG doesn't make agitator top-loaders, so the top-loaders cited in our survey are high-efficiency washers, or HE models, which do not have agitators and use a lot less water to get the job done.

The front-load advantage isn't as big as it used to be; high-efficiency top-loaders have impressed us in our tests with substantial improvements in both cleaning performance and efficiency.

Samsung announces a front-load washer/dryer pair and a top-load washer/dryer pair at CES.