If you have a front-load washing machine, you'll want to pay particular attention to cleaning it regularly, as failure to do ...

Are you one of the many who have a funky smell coming from your washing machine? Mold and mildew have been an issue with front-load washing machines for years. “It smells like a damp basement,” said ...

Unlike the simple seal around the lid of a top-load washer, the gasket on a front-load washer is extra thick with folds to ensure a tight seal. The folds trap moisture, soil, and laundry product ...

Is there a funky smell coming from your washing machine? If you have a front-loader, it could be mold or mildew. The problem's been around for years, but why? Consumer Reports scientists have some ...

I love my front-loading washer. It has many eco-friendly advantages, such as being energy efficient and using less detergent. The downside is that it can develop a funky smell over time and leave my ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Front load washers are known to collect ...

It can be easy to overlook cleaning the things we use to clean other things, but major appliances like washing machines do need to be cleaned and properly maintained to optimize performance and ensure ...

Clean washing machines every two months for can help improve performance and keep them working longer. Front and top-load washers have a few varying parts that are cleaned differently. Keep the ...

Does your laundry room smell like mildew, stinky socks, or sewage? Let's investigate why your laundry room smells and how to ...

If you have a front loading washing machine, then you know the struggle. Water collects at the bottom of the door gasket, and ...