An agitator washing machine can cost on average $550 to $700. The cost of an impeller washing machine is higher because of newer technology, averaging between $600 to $1,400.

Top-load agitator washing machines aren’t the most technologically innovative, but they continue to outsell front-loaders and even HE top-loaders, the kind without a center-post agitator.

They’re easy to load. Compared with cramped top-load agitator machines and front-loaders that require back-bending, these larger machines are easy to load from the top. They’re reasonably priced.

Our tests are crystal clear: Front-load washing machines are better than top-loaders at cleaning a typical load of laundry. Their stain-removing skills are unmatched, and they’re gentler on ...

HE machines can be either front-loading or top-loading, but front-loading is more common. There is no central agitator, so the load is drawn through the wash water by centrifugal force and paddles.

HE machines can be either front-loading or top-loading, but front-loading is more common. There is no central agitator, so the load is drawn through the wash water by centrifugal force and paddles.

HE machines can be either front-loading or top-loading, but front-loading is more common. There is no central agitator, so the load is drawn through the wash water by centrifugal force and paddles.

HE machines can be either front-loading or top-loading, but front-loading is more common. There is no central agitator, so the load is drawn through the wash water by centrifugal force and paddles.

HE machines can be either front-loading or top-loading, but front-loading is more common. There is no central agitator, so the load is drawn through the wash water by centrifugal force and paddles.