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Laundry Appliances
From washers and dryers to irons and steamers, we have user guides, shopping advice, cleaning and care tips, and more for all your laundry appliances.
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Top Load vs. Front Load Washer: Which Type Is Best?
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What to Know About Dryer Vents
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Yes, You Can Go Green in Your Front Load Washer
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Washer Cycles Demystified: How to Choose the Right One
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Looking for a Ventless Clothes Dryer?
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8 Things You Should Never Put in a Washing Machine
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Permanent Press, Timed Dry, Delicate? Which Dryer Cycle Should I Use?
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Why Using the Wrong Detergent in a High-Efficiency Washer Matters
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Why Does My Front Load Washer Smell So Bad?
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Are You Using the Right Iron Settings?
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Discover 6 Surprising Uses for Garment Steamers
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Here's What You Need to Iron Like a Professional
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Prevent Bubble Overload in a High-Efficiency Washer With HE Detergent
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Can You Use HE Detergent in a Regular Washer?
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Does Your Washer Stink? How to Prevent Mold in Your He Washer
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Are You Using Your Clothes Dryer Correctly?
Are You Using Your Front Load Washer Correctly?
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Select the Best Gas Clothes Dryer
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How Does a Front Load Washer Work?
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The Best Washing Machine Temperature for Laundry
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How to Keep Your Front-Loading Washing Machine Clean to Prevent Odors
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How to Find a New or Used Wringer Washing Machine
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6 Washing Machine Mistakes to Avoid
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How to Sanitize and Disinfect a Washer and Dryer
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Learn How a Clothes Dryer Works
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What Is a Proper Full Load of Laundry?
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How Do I Use a High-Efficiency Top-Load Washer?
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Learn How to Remove Stains From the Inside of Your Washer or Dryer
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How to Disconnect, Move, and Install a Clothes Dryer
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How a Top Load Washer Works
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Discover 10 Essential Laundry Room Tools That You Should Have
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Help! What's Wrong With My Washer?
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How to Load a Clothes Washer So It Stays Balanced
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Finding the Right Clothes Steamer for Your Needs
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How to Properly Add Detergent to Your HE Washer
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Learn How to Troubleshoot Gas Clothes Dryer Problems and Repairs
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Protect Your Family From Accidents in the Laundry Room
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How to Avoid Ironing Mistakes
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Why You Shouldn't Overload Your Clothes Dryer
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Here's Why Your Washer Is Ruining Your Clothes
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Do High Efficiency Washers Really Work?
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Having Laundry Issues? It's Probably Not Your Washer's Fault
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Are Dryer Sheets Bad for My Clothes and Dryer?
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5 Apartment Washer and Dryer Options
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Put Your Washer to Work by Cleaning These Surprising Things
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Lost Your Washer or Dryer Manual? Find It Here
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Do I Need a Steam Feature on My New Washing Machine?
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Discover Simple Ways to Remove Crayon From a Clothes Dryer
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Need Some Washer or Dryer Information? Find the Manufacturer's Website