If you don’t mind skipping the bells and whistles, these affordable appliances—all priced under $1,000—get the job done.

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"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You can get by without a washing machine, especially if you live near a laundromat, though you can’t beat ...

Cheap washing machines are cheap in the beginning, but don’t always stay cheap in the long run. A high-end model hurts at checkout time, yet could produce up to five times more washes over its ...

Miele has announced its new smart grid ready domestic appliances at IFA 2010. These appliances have been designed to start automatically when electricity is cheapest, offering consumers energy savings ...