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 ...

Mix a one-to-one cleaning solution of water and white vinegar in your spray bottle.

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 ...

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 ...

I have had issues with odor from my front-loading washing machine, even though I almost always take the clothing out soon after washing and leave the door open. I haven’t always cleaned the gasket, ...

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

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Complaints about funky front-loaders continue to wind up in the courts, and consumers who own certain front-loaders made ...

As another round of snow heads toward the Capital Region, residents in Niskayuna are making last-minute preparations; clearing off their cars and filling up gro Video shows damage from fire at Berne ...