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 ...

Liquid detergents can leave a residue in your washing machine, giving mold a food source. So if you have a high-efficiency washer, the first thing to do to keep mold in check is to make sure you're ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Front-loading Whirlpool washers accumulate mold and mildew with a smelly odor that permeates clothes in the washing machines, according to a class action lawsuit filed against ...

Have a front-loading washing machine? You may also have a mold problem.More than 6 million owners of front-loading washing machines have sued over machines that allowed mold and mildew to grow in ...

Front-loading washing machines may look sleek and modern, but here are some downsides you should keep in mind before adding one to your laundry room.

Some owners of front-loader washing machines have complained about mold. Recently several manufacturers settled class action lawsuits and some washing machine owners could be entitled to a refund.

For front-loading machines, keep the door cracked open when not in use to avoid mold growth. If you consider to buy a new washing machine our team of experts recommend to buy: Best front-loading ...

Another user said: "I like how my front loader [high efficiency] cleans, but can’t decide if for my next one I should go back to a top loader and stop fighting the mold/mildew." "It works a ...

Front-load machines • Remove washed clothes promptly so they don’t serve as a breeding ground for bacteria. • Wipe the inside door gasket and glass dry between laundry sessions.