Keith Barry

With a unique top-loading design, the Fisher & Paykel SmartLoad has no problem getting clothes dry. It just takes awhile, however, and its control panel is oversimplified.

At $699 from Amana, the NFW7300WW is a spartan washer that does a good job getting clothes clean. If you don't mind that it has only three cycles and no customizable options to speak of aside from temperature, it may be a good fit for you. Just remember that better washers with more features sell for less.

Technology meets simplicity in this American-made top-load washer

Stain removal performance is excellent, but energy efficiency is lacking.

Launching an all-new luxury brand is a lot of work

A little sleuthing will save you a lot of money on this great washer

A well-known brand returns to American kitchens.

True Residential applied an automotive-grade paint to a refrigerator