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 ...

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 ...

Washers can develop mold and mildew, build-up from detergent, and musty odors over time. To clean a front-load washer, run a hot cycle with two cups of vinegar and then again with 1/2 cup of baking ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Does this "awesome" Amazon washing machine cleaning gel actually work? I put it to the test (Photo by Sarah DiMuro). Front-loading ...

Doing laundry is a necessary part of a household cleaning routine—but one aspect that might get overlooked is cleaning the washing machine itself. If you have a front-load washing machine, you'll want ...

They're typically the most energy-efficient washing machines, but there are a few things to consider before buying one Front-load washing machines may be the slowest type of washer (with a cycle time ...