Two years ago I bought a Whirlpool top-loading washing machine from Lowe’s. The spin cycle creates a noise so loud it can be heard all through the house, and probably by neighbors. It is balanced ...

Alina Bradford has been writing how-tos, tech articles and more for almost two decades. She currently writes for CNET's Smart Home Section, MTVNews' tech section and for Live Science's reference ...

LG makes a range of high-efficiency front-loaders, and the WM3600HWA is a particularly affordable yet high-performing option. It aces our rigorous cleaning tests in the lab, and washes gently and ...