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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Currently, my washing machine has a pump which puts water into a sink next to it. It was this way when I bought the house. I’m wondering why you would choose to use a pump. Would it be hard to change ...

Many people love their front-loading washing machines, thanks to their efficient use of water and energy, ergonomics and their gentler cleaning action on clothes. Indeed, many homes have traded in ...