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 ...

Washing machine won't drain? Fix it safely with household tools and targeted checks that restore flow and prevent leaks.

Walking up to your washing machine and finding the drum full of standing water is one of the frustrating experiences of doing laundry. That heavy load of clothes is now trapped in the machine, and ...

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 ...

What’s wrong with my washing machine? From problems with the spin cycle to blockages in the drain hose, find out how to fix common faults. Rebecca JakemanSenior researcher & writer With over six years ...

We rely on our washing machines and dryers to clean our clothes, towels, and linens regularly, but they also need to be cleaned from time to time so that they can do their jobs well. Because as ...

I'll be the first to admit that I thought you only needed to run the occasional cleaning cycle to keep a washing machine in tip-top shape. Turns out cleaning washing machines requires a few more steps ...