When washers say to use hot water ... that you try to find which manufacturers make clothes that fit you well; then make note of which of their sizes are right for you so you will know exactly ...

Where most top-loaders clock in around the 5-cubic-foot capacity mark, this model has 6.2 cubic feet of internal space -- that's big enough to fit more than 40 t-shirts of varying sizes.

That shorter cycle can also reduce abrasion that occurs when fabric rubs against other fabric in the washer, he adds. You can tell if your clothes are abraded if your clothes pill — develop ...