Day in day out, our washing machines do a lot for us, so it's no surprise that they occasionally break. Still, that doesn't change how frustrating it is to be dealing with a fault, such as a washer ...

While tech advances have given us all some impressive washing machine features, the core of the machine remains simple: Water is pumped in a big drum with cloths, the big drum spins around, and water ...

Last fall, Eventine Rowe’s washing machine started leaking water every time she used it, damaging the floor below. In addition to her husband Craig and their three kids, six additional family members ...

When a crucial appliance unexpectedly goes offline, many people may not realize that losing such a pivotal part of keeping the household on track is more than just a minor inconvenience. A faulty ...

Abbi Perets has been writing about technology and family and consumer issues for over ten years. Her work has been featured in print and on the Web, and she has taught courses on consumer and business ...