I’m shopping for a washer and dryer, and decided I should get a front loader, because they are more energy and water efficient, and more gentle on clothing. However, when I did some research online, I ...

TUCSON, Ariz. - Front loading washing machines clean well, use less water and are often gentler on clothes, compared to top-loaders. But the machines are also known to have issues with odors and mold.

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 ...

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're noticing musty odors coming from your front-load washer, it's time to give it a deep clean. Doing laundry is a necessary part of a household cleaning routine—but one aspect that might get ...

Standing water can be a breeding ground for bacteria and mold.

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA/WFLA) – Front-loading washing machines have reportedly caused several people’s clothes and homes to stink. Water can get trapped in the rubber gasket on the door of a front ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Sales of front-load washers picked up steam about a decade ago, and the best in Consumer Reports’ tests deliver excellent ...

Front-load washers are among the best washing machines available, with most of the ones we’ve tested delivering exceptional washing performance. Front-loaders tend to be more energy- and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Cris Cantan/Getty Images Doing laundry is a necessary part of a household cleaning routine—but one aspect that might get ...

SAN ANTONIO – Some front-loading washing machines have been plagued by mold-related problems for two decades. The industry has weathered five class-action lawsuits covering more than 11 million models ...

Doing laundry is a necessary part of a household cleaning routine—but one aspect that might get overlooked is cleaning the washing machine itself. If you have a front-load washing machine, you'll want ...