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The first hint that your washer has a mildew problem is usually the musty odor. Even after running a load of laundry, your clothes and the washer smell bad. So, you do a little investigating and find ...

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 ...

Wondering how to clean a front-loading washing machine? If you feel like your washing machine smells then this easy cleaning solution is what you need. Do you have a front-loading washing machine?

While it's not often necessary, there are times when you might need to drain your washing machine. "Washing machines are designed that way so no water is left inside after the cycle is finished, but ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There’s nothing worse than pulling clothes out of the washing machine and getting a whiff of that distinctive musty smell. Here, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Does this "awesome" Amazon washing machine cleaning gel actually work? I put it to the test (Photo by Sarah DiMuro). Front-loading ...

If your washing machine has a smell, people on online chats have opinions on how to fix it. First, many say you have to keep the door of the washer open to avoid mildew. But people also had strong ...