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 ...

A. You’re probably using too much soap. “Front-loading machines use a third of the water that top loaders do,” says Harry Grubbs, the owner of Mr. Appliance, a repair company in Houston. “If you throw ...

The first hint that your washer has a mildew problem is usually the musty odor. Even after running a load of laundry, your ...

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 ...

ABC7 viewers have weighed in with their own tips after our story about moldy, stinky washing machines. Front-load washing machines are known to have these problems because water gets tramped inside, ...

Clothes can leave the washer still smelling musty, or even feeling slimy. It's not a new problem, but Consumer Reports (CR) has an explanation. "Manufacturers have made design changes to try and ...

There is nothing worse than opening your washing machine, ready to tackle the laundry, only to be punched in the face by the smell of mildew and wet dog. That gross odor is a massive red flag: your ...

We know, it feels a little bit like overkill to clean an appliance whose whole job is to clean. But cleaning your washing machine is an essential task to help ensure that bacteria, detergent, and ...

If your remodeling or home-building budget is so tight you can only afford to splurge on one appliance, make it an upscale, high-efficiency, front-loading washing machine. It won't have the heft or ...