I have a 3 year old washer and dryer ... front loading. Never had any odor at all. I have a habit of leaving the washer door open after using, and I do check inside the door gasket, and once in a while wipe it out (and pick up pocket change now and then). I also remove the detergent/bleach/softener tray a few times a year and I wash it out, as it does tend to get crud buildup over time.
BTW I don't have a water softener for the house, but do have a dual water filter .. pleated paper and charcoal filters. Maybe that has something to do with it.
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