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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rawpixel / Getty Images Even if we do laundry almost every day, it’s easy to forget that the washing machine itself needs regular ...

Even if we do laundry almost every day, it’s easy to forget that the washing machine itself needs regular cleaning, too. Detergent residue, lint, and even mold can build up inside, creating odor and ...

A dirty washing machine leads to decreased efficiency—our experts are here to help. Even if we do laundry almost every day, it’s easy to forget that the washing machine itself needs regular cleaning, ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Clean your top-loading washing machine at least once every 30 washes to maintain its performance. Use a washing machine cleaner ...

GE has introduced a new line of front-load washers that it says have been specifically designed to guard against mold and odor-causing bacteria, thus allowing you to skip the steps of wiping down the ...