Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Cris Cantan/Getty Images Doing laundry is a necessary part of a household cleaning routine—but one aspect that might get ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sand clogging up washing machines can be a huge issue in the summer, but there's an easy fix that will prevent the problem from happening in the first place.

Woman comparing at front load washing machines in an appliance store - Riska/Getty Images Consumer Reports is known for providing a comparative look at appliances, including washing machines. Recently ...