Brian Bennett is a former senior writer for the home and outdoor section at CNET. Select GE front-loading washing machines will soon guard against bad smells in their washing drums. GE Appliances ...

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 ...

The first hint that your washer has a mildew problem is usually the musty odor. Even after running a load of laundry, your ...

Q: When we use our washing machine, a GE top-loader that we bought in 2015, there is a terrible sewage smell. It’s not inside the machine, but in the basement air. We have tried several ways to fix ...

Dear Heloise: Here’s my bit on the recent chain on garage sales. I figured there are two reasons to have a garage sale: to get rid of stuff and to have fun. So, when someone offers me $2.50 for an ...

If you own a front-loader washing machine and noticed a bad smell or slimy mold, you could be eligible for some money. Water can get trapped in the rubber gasket on the door of a front loader, leading ...

Dear Heloise: If you have a front-loading washer, you may have experienced the problem of a foul smell within the gasket inside the door. The smell is caused by water that sits under the gasket. We ...

I love my front-loading washer. It has many eco-friendly advantages, such as being energy efficient and using less detergent. The downside is that it can develop a funky smell over time and leave my ...