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.

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 ...

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – 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 loader, ...

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – 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 loader, ...

That Terrible Stench in Your Washing Machine Is Probably Mold. Here's How to Eliminate It ...

Have a front-loading washing machine? You may also have a mold problem. More than 6 million owners of front-loading washing machines have sued over machines that allowed mold and mildew to grow in the ...

Every time she would wash my clothes and come back from another load...there was this mildew like odor. Turns out, it's mold and it's a very common problem for front load washers. Many reached out to ...

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 ...

Front-load washers not only deliver superior cleaning performance but also are incredibly efficient. Our tests have found that they use the least water of any other category of washers (see ...

When you need to purchase an appliance for your home, what does your research process look like? Do you read reviews or visit a store to choose from a selection of models? You may even ask friends or ...

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