A video of a woman cleaning her washing machine online and the video's comments show that people are rethinking a decades-old habit: using fabric softener. In the clip, a woman is cleaning part of her ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Credit: Reddit The fabric softener you've been using may be doing more than just keeping your laundry soft; it could be ...

Your parents are right: They don’t make appliances built to last anymore. So when your washing machine breaks down, or it becomes clear that it’s starting to fail, you’re faced with a decision: Should ...

Justin Carrier’s GE Profile washing machine breaks, flooding his house. One month later, GE hasn’t repaired the appliance or paid for the damages. What’s going on? Question: We bought a new GE Profile ...

MADISON, N.C. — There are so many things in our homes that we take for granted. Think about it. We go to the refrigerator or the freezer almost every day to get food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Repair or replace? That's the tough question when an appliance like the washing machine breaks down. Consumer Reports looks at what to consider to help you decide.