Unlike the simple seal around the lid of a top-load washer, the gasket on a front-load washer is extra thick with folds to ensure a tight seal. The folds trap moisture, soil, and laundry product ...

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,” said ...

If you have a front-load washing machine, you'll want to pay particular attention to cleaning it regularly, as failure to do ...

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 ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Front load washers are known to collect ...

If you have a front loading washing machine, then you know the struggle. Water collects at the bottom of the door gasket, and ...