Sometimes, you just want a simple washing machine that cleans well and doesn't have too many extras. If that sounds good, Kenmore's $830 26132 top-load washer could be for you. Here's what I like ...

Kenmore's $1,530 Elite 31633 washing machine (available at Sears for $915) has the best stain removal score of any top-loader we've tested so far. It also looks high-end and can hold twice as many ...

My experience is a small sample, about 8 wash cycles using a friends (this Kenmore washing machine). The first 5 cycles I used as directed and resulted in my clothes not being cleaned well. I found ...