Electrolux's $1,099 EFLS617S is the current front-load washer to beat. With excellent stain removal and solid design, features and usability, it sets the bar high for other midrange front-loaders. The ...

Kenmore's $720 22352 top-loader is about as bare-bones as it gets when it comes to washing machines today. You won't find a touchscreen display panel or tons of options -- quite the opposite. The ...