As a group, top-load agitator washers tend to be noisier than HE top-loaders or front-loaders. That’s not a big deal if your washer is tucked away in a basement, but it can test your patience if the washer sits near your bedroom. Our panelists judge each washer’s noise levels during the fill, agitate/tumble, drain, and…

That compatibility can range from an ability to stack the two machines using a specialized hardware kit to machines that sync up with each other to optimize performance. “Pairs come in a variety of styles,” says Min Kim Bryant, CR senior market analyst. “Most pairs have similar cycles, so if the washer has a casual…

In our 2022 survey, 69 percent of CR members sought to repair their dryer when it broke down. Of those who turned to professionals for repairs, 60 percent paid out of pocket, 27 percent were at least partly covered by an original manufacturer’s warranty, and 13 percent were at least partly covered by an extended…

In addition to fertilizing your yard, mowing and watering in the right fashion will also make your lawn lusher. Here are three key lawn care tips: Let your lawn grow. Generally, you should let grass grow to 4½ inches and then cut it to 3 or 3½ inches. Tall grass helps promote deep roots, making…

For this list we focused on what people paid, and we didn’t limit the selections to models that meet the stringent criteria to be recommended by CR. We identified 10 models that are selling for below their sticker price, with each transacting for less than $50,000. (There are large discounts on more expensive models from…

Many shoppers are making fuel economy a top priority when selecting their next new car. But it’s important to keep performance, reliability, owner satisfaction, and safety in mind, too. These are all part of the Overall Score that Consumer Reports gives to new cars it tests, and those virtues are factored into a model’s eligibility…

Below, we feature 10 mainstream and 10 luxury compact SUVs with the most usable cargo room based on our testing. They’re ranked in order of cargo room in cubic feet, with the top performer first. Note that not every vehicle is recommended. This may be because of below-average reliability or a too-low Overall Score. Each…

The nationwide incentives featured below are good until at least April 30, 2024. The vehicles are listed in rank order by the percentage of potential savings off MSRP, which this month is 16 to 4 percent. (And yes, on electric vehicles there may be additional savings through federal tax credits and other incentives.) Similar discounts…

Before you shop for an induction cooktop or range, consider your budget and your cooking habits. Here’s what you need to know. Induction cooking feels very different from cooking with gas. Some avid cooks really love cooking on a flame and the immediate visual feedback they get from it at the turn of a knob….

The recall: The recall covers 1,250 GhostBed Natural mattresses in twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, split king, and California king sizes manufactured between June 2021 and March 2023. The mattresses are 12 inches thick and have an ivory quilted top panel and an ivory knit quilted side panel featuring horizontal lines. They are embroidered…