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washer issue

crazered — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 14:39:29 GMT

I have a front loading Samsung washer, It has a n awful smell. I have tried everything, vinager, baking soda use the clean cycle, even the tablets. I leave the door open all the time. I have had many issues with the washer(making noise) even had it traded for another one. When this washer goes out I will get another brand. I heard GE has something to stop the smell. I love our Samsung tvs but this washing machine is the pits. Do you think a top loader is better about smell?

Anyone ever had this this?

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piperbay — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 14:48:49 GMT

I was glad when my front loader broke. I went back to the old fashioned top loader.

I would put a few dops of oil of oregano in the rim of the front loader. That did help with that musty smell it had. If I remember correctly, the rim always had a little water in it.

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Shaunac — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 15:31:43 GMT

Front loaders are known for this type of issue. Top loaders are better. A week or two ago there was a thread about washers. Lots of comments about what people like and don't like about different types of washers. I just bought a top loader this morning, as a matter of fact.

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MandyG06 — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 14:57:36 GMT

we had the same issue after the washer was 3 years old and it was stil under warranty, so we had a tech come out and look at it. One of the hoses wasn't draining correctly and the water was just sitting in the hose building mold and mildew. We had to have the hose replaced and repositioned so it would drain.

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bonnie f — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 15:24:10 GMT

my sister had the smae issue. she said she wiill never get a front loader again.. repair man said their's a seal on the inside of the door when you open her washer. he told her to wipe the seal i think you can even remove it. because water gets trapped in there and it can get moldy.. so after every wash load, she has to wipe it down. i think top loaders are the best in my opinion.........

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riley1 — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 15:33:50 GMT

@crazered - Have you tried drying under the rubber gasket than runs around where the door closes? And, pull out the detergent drawer and dry that as well.

I had this problem as well and to soap & water with a rag and soft brush and cleaned under this rubber ring thing. Now, I leave both the door and drawer open when I am done. It seemed to solve the problem.

Still prefer a top loader, however, my laundry room is small so had to do the front loader.

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sweetee2 — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 15:35:33 GMT

I've had mine for many, many years and never had a problem. I have alway left the door open over night when I did a load to dry it out.

I do miss my top loader though for dyeing clothes. I would dye our jeans to keep them looking new for instance.

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CelticCrafter — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 15:42:58 GMT

I've never heard anyone say their top loader smells however I always hear people say the front loaders do.

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ScrapHappy — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 15:51:24 GMT

@crazered wrote:
I have a front loading Samsung washer, It has a n awful smell. I have tried everything, vinager, baking soda use the clean cycle, even the tablets. I leave the door open all the time. I have had many issues with the washer(making noise) even had it traded for another one. When this washer goes out I will get another brand. I heard GE has something to stop the smell. I love our Samsung tvs but this washing machine is the pits. Do you think a top loader is better about smell?

Anyone ever had this this?

I have an LG front loader. And thankfully I haven't had the odor issue (knock on wood). My washer has a tub clean feature that's to be used every month. I also wipe down the washer, especially where is seals after every wash. Maybe that helps?

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Suziepeach — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 15:58:41 GMT

@ScrapHappy wrote:
@crazered wrote:
I have a front loading Samsung washer, It has a n awful smell. I have tried everything, vinager, baking soda use the clean cycle, even the tablets. I leave the door open all the time. I have had many issues with the washer(making noise) even had it traded for another one. When this washer goes out I will get another brand. I heard GE has something to stop the smell. I love our Samsung tvs but this washing machine is the pits. Do you think a top loader is better about smell?

Anyone ever had this this?
I have an LG front loader. And thankfully I haven't had the odor issue (knock on wood). My washer has a tub clean feature that's to be used every month. I also wipe down the washer, especially where is seals after every wash. Maybe that helps?

I have a Kenmore Elite and clean mine as @ScrapHappy does plus I pull out the detergent/fab softener tray and dry it. On occasion it might smell musty so I'll clean it on clean cycle (with a washer cleaning product) or normal cycle with hot water.

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smb3 — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 16:09:14 GMT

I've had a few front loading and never had that issue. I always leave it open a crack after doing laundry and I always do the whites as the last load using bleach, maybe that sanitizes and helps with odor control. I do think the front loaders get the clothes cleaner (from my experience using both).

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drizzellla — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 16:15:42 GMT

I was looking at a video on how to clean items. I saw pictures of the seal around the front door of a washer. There was lots of black mold that formed in the folds of the seal from the water sitting in the seal. It did not mention the brand of washer.

But I don't get it. Go to any laundromat and it is all front loading washing machines. And I never saw mold or smelled any foul smell. Next time I have to wash sleeping bags or quilts I will ask the owner if he does anything special.

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Lipstickdiva — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 16:18:07 GMT

I have a Samsung front loader washer. On the front of my washer, at the bottom on the left hand side there is a small door that lifts up. Inside there is a cylinder and a hose. That has to be cleaned out periodically or the washer will start to smell terribly. That cylinder is a filter and catches dirt and debris and will get moldy because it stays wet. It's plastic so I just rinse it off and it's good.

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Fressa — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 16:17:16 GMT

I have a Samsung front loader washer and dryer. I dry the inside out with a microfiber towel when I'm done using it. I also dry the pull out tray. You have to dry the gasket around the door seal. Mold can grow there. I use those Affresh tablets when I run it on the Pure Cycle. I will use some diluted bleach and run it thru a quick cycle if I've done a load of really dirty, grimy clothes from outside projects. I use the Bio Cleaner spray on most everything that has a mold issue. This might work.

Do you drain the hose when your're finished? I also remove that plug cap and let that air out . If there's water in it then I put a microbiber wash cloth in it and let it sit overnight. Remove it the next day and it's dry and put the plug back in.

This is what has worked for me. Hope it helps.

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Sooner — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 16:32:20 GMT

I have a 4 year old LG top loader and have had no issues but we can leave the door open.

I would never go back to a top loader. This washer doesn't wad up the clothes, washes bigger loads and washes then great and I don't have to dig clothes out of it.

It has made washing so much easier!

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bonnie f — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 16:38:26 GMT

@riley1 wrote:
@crazered - Have you tried drying under the rubber gasket than runs around where the door closes? And, pull out the detergent drawer and dry that as well.

I had this problem as well and to soap & water with a rag and soft brush and cleaned under this rubber ring thing. Now, I leave both the door and drawer open when I am done. It seemed to solve the problem.

Still prefer a top loader, however, my laundry room is small so had to do the front loader.

yes thats what i was trying to say lol the rubber gasket thing.

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godi — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 16:40:07 GMT

I never had this issue with my front loader. I keep the door open. I dry the rubber membrane well when done washing. I also remove the soap tray from the washer and dry that area. I leave it out of the washer. Once a month a put a cup of bleach in and run a hot wash. I never ever had a smell. I love I can throw my king blankets in and not go to laundry mat.

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SeaMaiden — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 17:23:36 GMT

My 15 year old Kenmore front load has never had a smell. Once a month I run a cycle called CLEAN WASHER which is a 50 minute intense wash using hot water and bleach to clean out the drum and all the parts. I think this has kept my washer clean and fresh. I also of course keep the door open wide and keep the detergent tray out between washes.

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Mimi 1883 — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 18:34:57 GMT

@crazered I do use a small (~ 3 x 5) sponge to soak up any risidual water laying at the bottom between the large rubber gaskets that are around the opening. Like you, I also leave the door open a little and I don't have an odor problem.

My next washer will be a top loader.

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kivah — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 20:51:24 GMT

I only buy top-loading washing machines - and never had an odor problem.