Is there a bad 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 ...

A. You’re probably using too much soap. “Front-loading machines use a third of the water that top loaders do,” says Harry Grubbs, the owner of Mr. Appliance, a repair company in Houston. “If you throw ...

A woman looks concerned about the smell of a towel near an open front-load washing machine - MAYA LAB/Shutterstock From the dishwasher to the shower to the washing machine, there is something ...

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 ...

Brian Bennett is a former senior writer for the home and outdoor section at CNET. Select GE front-loading washing machines will soon guard against bad smells in their washing drums. GE Appliances ...

Fed up with musty laundry and black mould in your washing machine? Learn the 5-second post-wash habit that keeps the drum fresh for years.

If your laundry room isn't smelling fresh, there's likely a reason. From clogs, to leaks and buildup, here are the common ...