Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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Mold around the door gasket,clean it with vinegar,and run a clean cycle with baking soda monthly,leave the door open after every use
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#33
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If you can remember way back when all laundermats use front load washers. Doors left open at night.
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#34
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Wash your underwear by hand before you put it in the washing machine.
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Could this be the issue?
I’ve always done the laundry in my household and the only times I have experienced an odor in the clothes is if I left them wet in the washer to long. I forgot about the wash and hours later open the lid to a foul smell. Never happened when moving to dryer soon after cycle complete. Could be a simple solution for your friend. Good luck
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A wash machine repairman suggested that I never close the lid after washing clothing nor should lid be closed when you leave for any length of time. Every washer retains water in the bottom, which can produce a smell - mold etc depending on type of detergent used or fabric softener. Since following his suggestion, have had no issues. Worth a try????
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My wife and I are on our second front loading machine. The odor problem is likely from mildew growing around/under the door gasket. Unlike the older machines these front loaders seal tightly when the door is closed and never "dry out" allowing mildew to grow. The solution is simple, leave the door open between uses to allow the drum and gasket to dry. Don't waste your money on "cleaners".
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#38
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Leave the door and the detergent door open after use. Clean by using bleach per washer instructions.
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It’s nit just a front loading machine. Mine is nit and I occasionally get the odor. Leaving lid open and a tablet of Affresh now and then works.
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Like many have said, leaving door open is important, but front load machines have a big rubber piece at the front that holds water. I go in it and wipe down all the leftover water under that rubber because it will develop mold. I also wipe down the glass on the door before I leave it open.
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Just bought new Maytag top loader about 4 months ago. I agree. Just leave the lid open after washing so the tub dries. Have no odors so far.
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If it’s a front load machine, your friend should leave the door open when not in use. This allows it to dry out. Also, clean the machine occasionally per manufacturers instructions.
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Hi. I had the same problem. I have a high efficiency machine and a water softening system. Made sure all the gaskets were clean, and left the lid open but the odor persisted. On a whim, I started wiping out the drum between washes with a baby wipe. The odor disappeared and has not returned. It was a very inexpensive fix.
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