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You can keep the door closed on Whirlpool’s new self-drying washers

Keep your washer smelling as clean as your clothes.

By Andrew Liszewski, a senior reporter who's been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2011, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. The system will reduce the risk of mold and bacteria growth, and will save you from having to remember to leave the washer’s door open to passively dry its interior. Other features include an antimicrobial treatment on the machine’s rubber seal to further inhibit the growth of bacteria, and a new “FanFresh” option which uses that newly added built-in fan plus additional periodic tumbling cycles to keep a forgotten load of wet laundry fresh (and not needing a rewash) before it’s removed.

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