Laundry Appliances Use & Care Advice

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.

Agitator being removed from washing machine
How to Remove the Agitator From a Washing Machine
pouring vinegar inside of the washing machine
How to Make a DIY Washing Machine Cleaner That Really Works
Clothes steamer with steam releasing in front of rack of clothes
How to Use a Steamer on Clothes
measuring the radius of a washer tub
Washing Machine Load Size: An Easy Reference Chart
hosiery
16 Things You Should Never Put in the Dryer
A top load washer (left) versus a front load washer (right)
Top Load vs. Front Load Washer: Which Type Is Best?
Dryer Duct or Vent
What Is a Dryer Vent? Types, Lengths, and Overview
dryer in a laundry room
Gas vs. Electric Dryer Comparison Guide
vinegar, baking soda, and borax on an HE washing machine
Are Vinegar, Baking Soda, and Borax Safe to Use in HE Washers?
laundry hamper in front of a washer
How to Select Washer Settings for Clothes and Towels
Laundry room with focus on energy efficient washer and dryer.
A Complete Guide to Ventless Dryers
laundry detergent alternatives
Emergency Laundry Detergent Alternatives
closeup of a dryer
How to Select the Correct Dryer Cycle
detergent made specifically for HE washers
Using Regular Soap in an HE Washer
person changing the temperature on an iron
How to Select the Right Iron Settings for Any Fabric
tools you need to iron like a professional
The Best Ironing Accessories to Help You Iron Like a Professional
laundry detergent pods on a towel
How to Use Laundry Detergent Pods Correctly
person pouring HE detergent into a washer dispenser
Can You Use HE Detergent in a Regular Washer?
leaky washer
Why Is My Washing Machine Leaking? Causes and Fixes
iron next to a white towel
How to Iron Without an Ironing Board
Laundry and dryer machine in tan-colored laundry room by window
How to Use a Clothes Dryer Correctly
person checking the expiration date on detergent
Does Laundry Detergent Expire?
front-loading washer
How to Use a Front Load Washer Correctly
selecting washing temperature
The Best Washing Machine Temperature for Laundry
Empty clothes dryer with door open
Clothes Dryer Troubleshooting Guide
Front loading washer with door open wiped down by hand with gray towel
How to Clean a Front-Load Washer to Prevent Odors
person loading a washer
How to Sanitize and Disinfect a Washer and Dryer
Contemporary laundry room with basket of clean clothes.
How Does a Clothes Dryer Work?
full load of laundry
How Much Laundry Is a Full Load?
Inside of dryer machine being cleaned with cloth
How to Get Ink Out of Your Dryer the Easiest Way
Washing machine next to basket with a pile of towels and wood shelving with laundry materials
How to Stop Your Washing Machine from Vibrating
Top-loading washing machine with clear door open
How a Top Load Washer Works
an iron on an ironing board
How to Clean an Iron: Part by Part
Laundry room with drying rack and white machines near brightly-lit window
10 Essential Laundry Room Equipment and Tools
laundry detergent in a measuring cup
Are You Using Too Much Laundry Detergent?
whirlpool cabrio washer error codes
Whirlpool Cabrio Washer Error Codes Explained
Common Samsung Front-Load Washer Error Codes
List of Samsung Front-Load Washer Error Codes
samsung front-load washer and dryer in laundry room
Troubleshooting Samsung Washer Problems and Repairs
lifting clothing out of the dryer
Washer and Laundry Troubleshooting Guide
cleaning a top-loading washer
How to Clean a Top-Load Washing Machine
homemade laundry detergent
How to Make Your Own Homemade Laundry Detergent
Bubble level placed on top of washing machine with houseplant on top
How to Level a Washing Machine
High-efficiency white and metal washer machines
What Are High Efficiency Washers?
Outside dryer vent with lint clumped between openings
How to Clean an Outside Dryer Vent
ironing board
How to Iron Clothes: 4 Simple Steps
dryer sheets
What Dryer Sheets Do to Your Clothes and Dryer
Cabrio washer next to dryer in laundry room
9 Most Common Whirlpool Washer Problems and Fixes
How to Decipher Samsung Error Codes
Troubleshooting Samsung Dryer Error Codes
whirlpool cabrio
How to Troubleshoot a Whirlpool Cabrio Dryer
person selecting the steam cycle on a washer
What Does a Steam Feature on a Washer Do?
whirlpool duet
Whirlpool Duet Dryer and Washer Troubleshooting
Maytag bravos washer and dryer
Troubleshooting Maytag Bravos Washer Problems and Repairs
Manufactured washer and dryer machines closeup
Washer and Dryer Manufacturers A to Z