This washing machine placement mistake could be damaging your appliance – here's where to put it instead

A washing maxhine and dryer next to one another with a laundry basket and detergent bottles on top

While it is a dream to be able to have a utility room big enough for our washers and dryers, in reality, our options are more limited. So, our washing machines typically find their way into the garage or basement – but is this really the best place to keep them? 

These bulky appliances are essential to doing laundry, but experts have suggested that keeping a washing machine in damp, cool spots could be doing more harm than we realize.