Williams, a university administrator who lives in Asheville, N.C., isn't the only one who has become fed up with her front-load washer because of mold, odors, and, in some cases, ruined laundry.

According to our surveys of tens of thousands of CR members, 17 percent of those who own a front-load washing machine report problems with mold. The truth is, there’s no guarantee that you can ...

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 ...

Are you one of the many who have a funky smell coming from your washing machine? Mold and mildew have been an issue with front-load washing machines for years. “It smells like a damp basement ...

Mold grows in dark, moist areas, which is what your washer becomes after you've unloaded the clothes. Whether it's a top or front loader, keeping the lid closed traps moisture, which can lead to ...

Leave the lid open if you're not washing clothes Mold grows in dark, moist areas, which is what your washer becomes after you ...

The class-action lawsuit is specifically about Whirlpool Duet, Duet HT and Duet Sport front-loading ... of mold -- described as "biofilm" -- including leaving the washing machine door open between ...

Mold can make you sick and be expensive to remove. While it can grow just about anywhere, there are a few surprisingly ...

This advice is especially applicable to front-loading machines ... such as the interior of your washing machine, create an optimal breeding ground for mold, mildew, and bacteria.

But each type of washer may have specific repair and maintenance needs. “Front-load washers might be more prone to mold, while top-load washers can have issues with agitators,” Mitchell says.

Pros of a Front-Load Washer: Front-load washers are generally ... You may need to clean the rubber gasket around the door regularly, or mold and mildew can build up. Most models also don't allow ...