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 ...

Consumer Reports awarded this front-load washer a near-perfect predicted reliability score based on owner testing, ranking it ...

Unless you have a bad back, it’s easy to be seduced by front-load washers. They’re spacious and easy to load, and their sleek appearance can spruce up even the dullest laundry room. The best ...

“Consumers are searching for solutions and coming up with ways to put a bandage on the issue, like cleaning the washer after each use, wiping down the gasket and most commonly propping the door open,” ...

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 ...