The average American family does eight to 10 loads of laundry a week. But how do you know if you’re getting the most out of your washer and dryer?

Will an all-in-one washer-dryer make doing your laundry easier? CR explores the pros and cons of these machines that take on the task of both washer and dryer.

One dryer brand dominates Consumer Reports' rankings, proving it's dominant in the segment and that competitors sit far below it in reliability.

Some appliances look like great deals on paper, but testing tells a different story. Here are the models Consumer Reports says to skip.