Of all the washer types, front-loaders spin the fastest to extract water from laundry. That high spin speed, combined with the tub rotation—similar to a dryer’s—can cause front-loaders to vibrate. As ...

Q. We have a front-load washer in the utility room on the main floor of an 1896 farmhouse with wooden floors. Even at the lowest spin-cycle setting, the vibration is extreme. The entire house shakes ...

LOS ANGELES /*Consumer Reports*/ tested seven devices that promise to help stop all that vibrating. Most are pads ranging in price from $25 to $47. "You place the pads under each corner of the washer.

We often take our washers and dryers for granted, expecting them to handle load after load without a hitch. However, certain habits can significantly shorten their lifespan. By understanding these ...

Uneven washers can be loud, vibrate, and accelerate wear and tear. Discover the signs that indicate you might need to rebalance your washing machine and learn how to do it.

There’s only so much vibrating a washing machine can take, and it seems that some Samsung appliances are nearing the upper limit. In yet the latest unfortunate event to befall the embattled South ...

Smaller spaces demand smaller appliances and as young people set up their first home and retirees downsize, compact washer and dryer sets are slowly growing in popularity. Manufacturers took note and ...

There’s no magic wand for making huge piles of laundry disappear. If you own a large-capacity washer and dryer, the task will go faster; you can bag those big loads in a few hours. But if you rely on ...

LOS ANGELES /*Consumer Reports*/ tested seven devices that promise to help stop all that vibrating. Most are pads ranging in price from $25 to $47. "You place the pads under each corner of the washer.