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In this machine the clothes are subjected to an anti-friction pounding and squeezing action and thereby thoroughly cleansed from dirt without any more wear than when washed on a hand-washboard.

While the earliest electric washing machines were prohibitively expensive and mainly found in laundromats, today, laundry machines have become a common sight in typical American households.

While any washing machine requires a great deal of water ... According to ENERGY STAR®, the average American family washes roughly 300 loads of laundry every year, so the model you own or ...

Whether a washing machine gets a Green Choice leaf is determined ... According to the DOE, the higher standards would have saved American households $2.2 billion per year on their utility bills ...

When I lived in my rented home which had a pre-installed washing machine, I discovered it wasn't the best working appliance and trying to keep one of the world’s worst smells at bay became tiring. Can ...

This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American ... a pre-installed washing machine, I discovered ...