You know you’re in suburbia when neighbors brag about how long their washer or dryer has lasted. Twelve years? That’s nothing. How about 18? Several manufacturers say that these machines should last ...

Energy-efficient washers and dryers can save you money and reduce environmental damage. Laundry machines account for about 5 to I 0 percent of a typical household’s energy bills. Not only can ...

When drying my hands in a public bathroom, I frequently have the choice of an electric hot-air dryer or paper towels. Since the label on the hot-air dryer proclaims it is environmentally friendly and ...

If you’re still holding onto an old, boxy washing machine that rattles around during the spin cycle, it’s time to join the new age of laundry. Laundry products have changed dramatically in the last 10 ...