Over the course of a decade or so, an appliance like a washing machine that regularly manipulates 200-pound loads is bound to need some upkeep.

Front-load washing machines are more expensive to buy but cost less to operate. I crunched the numbers over time to see which is the better buy in 2026. Before you lay down that credit card for a new ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The brand in question is LG, which receives consistently impressive scores for washing performance from Consumer Reports, as well as strong ...