Your washer works hard, but are you giving it the care it needs? A few steps can make the difference between lingering odors and loads that come out fresh.

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While your washer could be self-cleaning thanks to the soap and hot water constantly being cycled through, this appliance ...

It can be easy to overlook cleaning the things we use to clean other things, but major appliances like washing machines do need to be cleaned and properly maintained to optimize performance and ensure ...

You’re probably familiar with the lint trap on your dryer, and, ideally, clean it after every load of laundry. But did you know that your washing machine has a filter, too? If that’s news to you, that ...

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"Just like any appliance, you need to properly maintain it. And cleaning is a part of proper maintenance for any appliance you'd like to keep working better for longer," says Jennings. "The more ...