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 ...

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.

Front-load washing machines save water and energy, but some work better than others at getting clothes clean Our washing machine ratings include more than 30 front-loaders from such brands as ...

The last thing you want to do after finishing laundry is do the whole thing over again. Yet, when you leave a load in the ...

A front-loading washing machine can save a lot of energy by not needing to heat as much hot water as a top-loading machine. In addition to that, the tumbling cycle in a front-loading machine is ...