[Whatnext]

Originally Posted by DonnaNi4os

Always keep the lid of the washer open when not in use, take clothes out as quickly as possible and never leave them over night. Once a month run the clean cycle and use something like Tide washing machine cleaner. If all else fails keep running cycles without clothes and use the hot water and lots of bleach. Do it several times if possible. Good luck

.........and if that doesn't cure it, replace machine, or use plenty of deodorant.

[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by DonnaNi4os

Always keep the lid of the washer open when not in use, take clothes out as quickly as possible and never leave them over night. Once a month run the clean cycle and use something like Tide washing machine cleaner. If all else fails keep running cycles without clothes and use the hot water and lots of bleach. Do it several times if possible. Good luck

Agreed.

Would also add that "ounce of prevention" thing...We run our washer empty on hot with about a cup of bleach once a month or so. Dishwasher as well. Odor is never a problem.

[TidalWalkers]

Saw a related problem solved on YouTube by cleaning the door seal, filter, and stop using liquid detergent. Run a few empty loads with hot water, bleach, and vinegar. Years later and no more problem. It seems ingredients in liquid detergents
build up over time in the lines causing a musty odor.

[Nancy Rodriguez]

Yes, we had the same problem when we first moved to The Villages. Unfortunately it’s the water. We didn’t get a full house water filter (Nova filters) And that helps. But we also use Unstoppables

Originally Posted by kschumacher

Has anyone else here struggled with laundry coming out smelling funky?

I mean, it would happen to us in Illinois if I accidentally left the clothes in the washer for a couple of days in the summer. But here in TV, this is starting to hit too often for comfort (and utility bills.) I mean, three pods and deep water wash, and our clothes still come out smelling like swamp water.

Just ordered up Unstoppables until we find the culprit. But the ultimate goal is a solution, not a coverup.

We suspect it might be the water. Or could it be an issue with our washer or dryer. Would love to hear other folks’ experiences, even if to tell us we’re crazy. 🤪

- K & J, newbies here.

[Topspinmo]

New pos washers and mold under the rubber door seals, inner basket slimmed up, especially if have front loader..

[Toymeister]

Originally Posted by Steban

When we moved to Florida, we purchased a top load Speed Queen which is not HE and the lid doesn’t lock. Think 1970 Kenmore. It does fill the tank for large loads. It never stinks. It runs like a champ.

To clarify there are two types of speed queen top loaders the tc3 and tc5 are like a 1970 kenmore. The drum stays stationary while the agitator moves the clothes. It has a ac motor and a transmission.

The tr7 model the drum moves with the agitator forcing the water through the clothes. It has no transmission. The direction of the motor is changed electronicly. It uses a dc motor. Think 2020 Samsung.

All SQ have water saving features which you can disable by switch.

There are multible reports that the tc3/5 get your clothes cleaner but the agitators are harder on fabrics

[RICH1]

Originally Posted by BostonTom

If you have a front load washer every other week you need to clean underneath entire doors rubber gasket also top of it with straight vinegar spray it really heavy then wipe out out with Clorox wipes then put lots of vinegar into it run it empty followed by empty load with lots of bleach. Been doing this for years with my front load Speed Queen..

I'm with you on cleaning the seal, but easy on the bleach... The bleach will shorten the life of the water pump & seals.

[skippy05]

You have permanently ruined your washer. Get rid of it. Buy a new one. After every load leave the washer door OPEN to air dry and it won't happen again. However, close it only once after a wash and you will have ruined another machine. Nothing fixes it after you get the mold started. Nothing. Bleach, vinegar, you name it. Nothing fixes it after you have ruined it once.

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by carlr33

i did not see it mentioned but most washers have a self cleaning function that some machines will let you know when it’s due after so many cycles or you can just start it off without waiting for it to tell you, etc.

refer to poster# 32
an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. On the first of each month i used the cleaning cycle on the wm with cleaner, dw with cleaner, 2 ht's for half hour each , and add vinegar to drain line for hvac. It all becomes simple routine. You can learn a lot of methods by plugging in your issues and scanning youtube videos by others who have overcome your same challenges. Gl.

[Retiredsteve]

Originally Posted by Vickim

Do you have a front loader ? If you do check the inside of the rubber seal , mold collects in there. Also, if you do, never close it completely! leave it open a tad it’s too tight of a seal ( so water doesn’t leak when washer is on ) and won’t ever dry out if clicked closed.

we always leave the lid open when not in use. Way too much humidity here to leave it closed all the time

[Jalane]

I keep a dry washcloth on top of my washer and dry the front and rear of the gasket whenever I finish doing laundry and leave the door open. My 14-year old Electrolux tells me when to run a clean cycle after a number of cycles. I have never had any mold or foul odor.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Toymeister

To clarify there are two types of speed queen top loaders the tc3 and tc5 are like a 1970 kenmore. The drum stays stationary while the agitator moves the clothes. It has a ac motor and a transmission.

The tr7 model the drum moves with the agitator forcing the water through the clothes. It has no transmission. The direction of the motor is changed electronicly. It uses a dc motor. Think 2020 Samsung.

All SQ have water saving features which you can disable by switch.

There are multible reports that the tc3/5 get your clothes cleaner but the agitators are harder on fabrics

Quality and longevity costs.