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 ...

If you’re consistently dealing with a moldy or smelly washing machine, then we have some unfortunate news. You’re either not cleaning your washing machine often or thoroughly enough. And, of course, ...

If your washing machine has a smell, people on online chats have opinions on how to fix it. First, many say you have to keep the door of the washer open to avoid mildew. But people also had strong ...

Doing your laundry every week may seem like a nagging chore, but there's something to be said for that rewarding wonderful scent of a warm, dry, fresh load as soon as you pop it out of the dryer.

There are few things that smell as good as fresh laundry — in fact, the scent is so beloved that manufacturers even use it in ...

Ever noticed that your freshly washed clothes don’t smell as clean as they should? If your washing machine is emitting an unpleasant odor, you’re not alone. Washing machines, the very appliance we ...

Q. I have had a washer for five years now, and am getting a horrible smell from it - so bad I have to keep the lid down. It smells like rotten socks. What is wrong and what can I do about it? The ...

According to Stuart Pyburn, a franchise business coach for Mr. Appliance, a Neighborly company, “Signs that your washing machine needs repair include unusual noises, leaks, excessive vibrations, ...

Q. An awful smell is coming from my wash machine after we wash clothes, but the clothes do not smell. What could be causing this? Scott Kravitz, Buffalo Grove A. The smell of mildew could be coming ...