Regular cleaning prevents the buildup of odors, soil, and detergent residue that can affect both performance and freshness. For optimal care, run a cleaning cycle with a washing machine cleaner tablet ...

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Q: Ed, please help! My home is fairly new and I have a problem with my washing machine. Suds often overflow from the drain. I don’t use a lot of soap and I have even cut back more on the soap, but I ...