Is there a bad 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 ...

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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, ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - They help tackle dirty laundry, using less energy, less water and less detergent. However, front-load washing machines may be triggering more service calls, more trouble and more ...

One of the plaintiffs, Gina Glazer of North Olmsted, bought a Duet Sport from a Best Buy in April 2006 and experienced mold problems within a year, according to the complaint. Whirlpool made a number ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fifteen years after consumers first reported mold issues with new washing machines – many people are still ending up with ...

I have had issues with odor from my front-loading washing machine, even though I almost always take the clothing out soon after washing and leave the door open. I haven’t always cleaned the gasket, ...

Sales of front-loading washers are up, and while they can save energy some front-loaders also have a problem. Their super-fast rotation speeds can cause them to vibrate violently. Recent tests were ...

There are pros and cons to owning top-load and front-load washers. They can both clean and wash clothes efficiently, but the most significant difference between the two is the way you load and empty a ...