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 ...

Dirty or moldy washing machine? There are a few easy ways to get your clothes and washing machine smelling fresh and clean again. And there's even a way to keep mold from coming back. Here's how.

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 ...

ABC7 viewers have weighed in with their own tips after our story about moldy, stinky washing machines. Front-load washing machines are known to have these problems because water gets tramped inside, ...

Front-load washers are some of the best washing machines you can buy, with most of the ones that we’ve tested delivering great washing performance. Front-loaders tend to be more energy- and ...

I'm not at home right now, so I don't know the model or make, but our front-loading washer has a ridiculous amount of mold on the rubber seals in the front. I know that bleach should work to kill it, ...

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 ...

Front-load washing machines save water and energy, but some work better than others at getting clothes clean Our washing machine ratings include more than 30 front-loaders from such brands as ...

Front-loading washers are the most common type of washing machine; however, some people still opt for top-loading washers for the simple reason that you don’t need to bend down in order to deal with ...

Let's go over the pros and cons for each type of washing machine. Front-load washers tend to wash clothes better and use less water, energy, and detergent but may require a higher initial investment.