Washing machines aren’t what they used to be. Some new appliances have over a dozen cycles, and then there are a slew of other things to consider, including water temperature, spin speed, cycle ...

When we’re short on time and have a bulging laundry basket, opting for a convenient, quick wash cycle is tempting. The best washing machines have a quick wash cycle, which usually takes between 15 and ...

An expert weighs in on how effective this time-saving cycle is—plus when (and when not) to use it. When you're pressed for time, the quick wash cycle on your washing machine seems like a great idea.

It’s nice to have options, but when it comes to washing machine settings, decision fatigue is real. On my Maytag, there are nine wash cycles, including something called Whitest Whites. And that’s on ...

Most of us treat the washing machine as a background appliance, not a lab instrument, yet the way we set it up can quietly decide how long our wardrobes survive. A growing body of research now points ...