Standing water can be a breeding ground for bacteria and mold. While it may seem excessive, your washing machines—which clean your clothes, linens, and more—also need to be cleaned to make sure they ...

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 ...

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 ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A good washing machine will power through the years, washing countless loads of laundry, but most of us ...