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

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – Front-loading washing machines have reportedly caused several people’s clothes and homes to stink. Water can get trapped in the rubber gasket on the door of a front loader, ...

TUCSON, Ariz. - Front loading washing machines clean well, use less water and are often gentler on clothes, compared to top-loaders. But the machines are also known to have issues with odors and mold.

I’m shopping for a washer and dryer, and decided I should get a front loader, because they are more energy and water efficient, and more gentle on clothing. However, when I did some research online, I ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

If you're noticing musty odors coming from your front-load washer, it's time to give it a deep clean. Doing laundry is a necessary part of a household cleaning routine—but one aspect that might get ...

Staying caught up on laundry isn't always easy, especially if you have a big family or a busy schedule. However, it can get much trickier if you open the washing machine only to catch a whiff old ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Sales of front-load washers picked up steam about a decade ago, and the best in Consumer Reports’ tests deliver excellent ...

SAN ANTONIO – Some front-loading washing machines have been plagued by mold-related problems for two decades. The industry has weathered five class-action lawsuits covering more than 11 million models ...