People used to wash clothes by hand in older times. Cleaning such stuff is an immensely challenging process. But with the development of the washing machine, washing clothes has become much simpler ...

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 ...

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LG makes a range of high-efficiency front-loaders, and the WM3600HWA is a particularly affordable yet high-performing option. It aces our rigorous cleaning tests in the lab, and washes gently and ...

Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. Most washing machine repairs cost between $150 and $500, but you’ll need a professional evaluation to know exactly how much a repair will cost ...

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Front loader washing machines are washing machines that – you guessed it – have the door located at the front rather than the top of the machine (those are called, as you might expect, “top loader ...

It can be easy to overlook cleaning the things we use to clean other things, but major appliances like washing machines do need to be cleaned and properly maintained to optimize performance and ensure ...