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 ...

A dirty washing machine leads to decreased efficiency—our experts are here to help.

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

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 ...

You’d like to think that with so much water and detergent thrown at it, a washing machine would clean itself. Unfortunately, to keep your washing machine working efficiently, it requires a bit more ...