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Top-load agitator washers remain cheap, simple washing machines to buy. Consumer Reports tested 40 models on cleaning, noise and water use
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Top-load agitator washers remain the simplest, most affordable washing machines on the market despite newer technology available. That simplicity comes with tradeoffs in how gently they treat clothes, how much water they use and how loud they get during a cycle.
Consumer Reports tested 40 top-load agitator washers for cleaning, gentleness, water efficiency and noise, so shoppers can weigh the upfront savings against those everyday tradeoffs.
