There’s nothing worse than pulling clothes out of the washing machine and getting a whiff of that distinctive musty smell. Here, find out why that happens, how to prevent it and how to get rid of ...

Mildew is a sneaky fungus that enjoys a dark, warm, moist fabric host and makes itself known with a sour, musty odor even before you see its tell-tale grey or brown specks. It feeds on detergent and ...

Q: When we use our washing machine, a GE top-loader that we bought in 2015, there is a terrible sewage smell. It’s not inside the machine, but in the basement air. We have tried several ways to fix ...

Nobody wants to open up the washing machine to catch up on laundry only to be assaulted by the odor of mildew, old socks and ...

All washing machines have a flexible seal around the door to help prevent leaks. The seal traps water, soil, and product residue after each wash, which can lead to mold and mildew growth. Cleaning the ...

We get it: With the never-ending task of doing laundry, the last thing you need is one more thing on your to-do list. But remembering to leave your washing machine door ajar can have a significant ...

A woman insisted that if you’re not using a top-loading agitator washing machine, your clothes aren’t getting clean—and she cast aspersions on those who dared to use a top-loading machine. The video ...

Washing machines come with more bells and whistles than you can count: different rinse cycles, built-in sensors and fancy apps, to name a few. Before you can even think about those things, though, you ...

The two machines have more differences than appearance alone. If you're in the market for a new washing machine, you're ...

Your washing machine does more than just clean clothes. A reliable machine can help save you time, energy and hassle. If you’re shopping for the best washing machine brands this year, we’ve broken ...