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Here's How Often You Should Really Be Cleaning the Gasket of Your Front Load Washer, According to an Appliance Expert

Keep your machine nice and fresh with these tips. Front load washer gaskets need monthly cleaning to prevent odor, mold, and leaks caused by residue buildup. To clean the gasket, use warm, soapy water ...
WSPA

Front-loading washing machine settlements due to mold

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – Front-loading washing machines have reportedly caused several people’s clothes and homes to stink. Water can get trapped in the rubber gasket on the door of a front loader, ...
komonews

Lawsuit settlements pending over odor-plagued front-load washing machines

Front-loading washers often perform better than top-loaders in Consumer Reports tests. Plus, they’re gentler on your clothes and more energy-efficient. But some consumers got more than they bargained ...
Yahoo

LG Settles Front-Loader Washer Mold Lawsuit

LG has agreed to a preliminary settlement of a class-action lawsuit that alleges that LG front-loading washers were prone to developing mold, odors, or both. About 700,000 to 800,000 washers bought in ...