On the other hand, if your old machine is constantly breaking down or causing bigger problems such as leaks, these may be signs that your washing machine is too old to repair. Old washing machines ...

The humble washing machine is an appliance that few of us are truly passionate about. They’re expected to come into our lives and serve faithfully, with a minimum of fuss. In the good old days ...

Hand-operated washing machines developed by a team of engineers in Bristol are providing a “crucial” service in field hospitals in Gaza, according to a nurse working for a charity there.

"I was only four years old when I saw my mother ... water and scrub their clothes by hand. And because of growing energy concerns, some (the few with washing machines) don't mind the inequality.