Draining your washing machine clears residue, prevents odors, and helps fix clogs or pump issues. Always unplug the appliance first, then release water through the hose or filter and clean debris ...

Walking up to your washing machine and finding the drum full of standing water is one of the frustrating experiences of doing laundry. That heavy load of clothes is now trapped in the machine, and ...

A washing machine that stops mid-cycle can interrupt your day. From overloading and drain blockages to electrical faults, ...

Water-saving appliances, like high-efficiency washing machines, are an easy way to help conserve resources—and trim your utility bills, too. What’s more, Consumer Reports has collected ample evidence ...

Have you ever opened your washing machine only to be met with a foul, funky stench? Did you shrug and ignore it? Me too. But it got worse, didn’t it? Until eventually, your newly washed clothes ...

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You’re probably familiar with the lint trap on your dryer, and, ideally, clean it after every load of laundry. But did you know that your washing machine has a filter, too? If that’s news to you, that ...

It can be easy to overlook cleaning the things we use to clean other things, but major appliances like washing machines do need to be cleaned and properly maintained to optimize performance and ensure ...