The controller on a washing machine is nothing more than a mechanical alarm clock. It starts the cycle, then moves through various modes based on the passage of time. [Paul] started his hack by ...

Buying a washing machine is a decision that requires careful thought. And some washing machine brands perform better (and ...

In the good old days, it was common for a washing machine to last for well over 20 years, and in doing so ingratiate itself with its masters. Sadly now while the simple mechanical parts may still ...

Using your washing machine continuously, one wash after another can wear down the components, shortening the lifespan of your machine and possibly causing a mechanical failure. Although paying more ...

We do it every week: throw our dirty clothes straight into the washing machine. It’s so mechanical that it’s easy to forget how hard a washing machine works to clean piles of clothes and linens.

To spin or not to spin - it’s actually an important question as the simple decision to put your laundry through an extra spin cycle in your washing machine could be the key to faster drying clothes.