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Old 09-21-2020, 05:39 AM
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I have a friend whose washing machine developed an odor that contaminated her clothes. So, she bought a new washing machine, but the new one has the same problem. The odor seems to occur even when she uses only hot water or only cold water when washing her clothes. There is no odor anywhere else in the house, or even in the laundry room. Does anyone know what the problem may be?
If it is a front loader the Odor comes from mildew around the door seal. The cure is to leave the door open after washing to let it dry out. You can also wipe the seal with a cloth after you are done to keep it dry. This is a common problem with front loaders search the internet.