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 ...

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This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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-load washing machine, you'll want to pay particular attention to cleaning it regularly, as failure to do ...

Some front-loading washers have had issues with mold and mildew, and that means nasty smells that get into your clothes. Here are some easy ways to keep that from happening. In this video from the ...

(CBS) --You might think it would be the cleanest item in the house: the washing machine. But if you have a so-called front loader, you could have a breeding ground for something you don't want, CBS ...