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 ...

You may think that because your washing machine is constantly running loads with water and detergent, it’s always clean. This ...

Here's What's Causing the Odor in Your Washing Machine (and How to Get Rid of It) ...

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 ...

We rely on washers to clean everything from shirts to sheets, but many of us forget that the washing machine itself also needs a little TLC from time to time. With so much exposure to dirt, hard water ...

Is there a bad 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 ...

Every time she would wash my clothes and come back from another load...there was this mildew like odor. Turns out, it's mold and it's a very common problem for front load washers. Many reached out to ...