A federal consumer safety agency launched an investigation Thursday into this week’s accidental death of an Orange County child caught in a washing machine. Scott Wolfson, a spokesman for the U.S.

In exploring the balance between innovation and simplicity, readers weighed in on washing machine design. Survey results show a clear preference for straightforward designs that prioritize reliability ...

It seems “energy saver” washing machines may not be killing all the potentially harmful pathogens on your clothing — as was reportedly the case at a hospital in Germany. Researchers, in a study ...

Front load washing machines save space, reduce water and energy use, and gently clean clothes, making them ideal for small ...

Washing machines release massive amounts of microplastics into the environment, mostly from worn clothing fibers. Researchers ...