Standing water can be a breeding ground for bacteria and mold. While it may seem excessive, your washing machines—which clean your clothes, linens, and more—also need to be cleaned to make sure they ...

Draining your washing machine clears residue, prevents odors, and helps fix clogs or pump issues. Always unplug the appliance first, then release water through the hose or filter and clean debris ...

A washer that isn’t spinning may be overloaded, unbalanced, or sitting unevenly on the floor. Common issues include broken parts like the lid switch, belt, or drain pump—all easy to replace. If fixes ...

A front load washer with a drain pump access door - Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images If you have a front-load washer, you may have noticed that it has two doors. It's obvious what the large ...