Q. I’m about to replace my 10-year-old Kenmore HE3t front-loading washing machine. I’m leery of another front-loader because of my constant battle with mold. Have new front-loaders been cured of that ...

If you have a newer GE front load washing machine, one of the most-common problems is having a unit that does not spin up ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Front-loading washing machines are popular among customers who want to “go green” by using less water than a traditional top-loader. However, in a recent class action lawsuit, some people said their ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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.