Thread Number: 62276
/ Tag: Modern Dryers
Do I need to leave the dryer door open to prevent mold growth? |
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Post# 848611 , Reply# 1   10/30/2015 at 12:46 (3,072 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA)   |   | |
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Post# 848614 , Reply# 2   10/30/2015 at 12:51 (3,072 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Post# 848620 , Reply# 3   10/30/2015 at 13:11 (3,072 days old) by Iheartmaytag (Wichita, Kansas)   |   | |
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I have never had a mold problem with a dryer. Dryers as they shut off are intrinsically already dry, you remove the medium that would have molded if moisture had remained, the clothes, and you should good til next time.
Now if you live where there is a lot of dampness you may see an issue, but I would think it would be more damaging to the outside of the machine than the interior drum.
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Post# 848631 , Reply# 4   10/30/2015 at 13:48 (3,072 days old) by kb0nes (Burnsville, MN)   |   | |
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Post# 849078 , Reply# 5   11/1/2015 at 10:24 (3,070 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA)   |   | |
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I believe you definitely have to leave the doors open with washers, particularly with front loaders. |
Post# 849103 , Reply# 6   11/1/2015 at 12:32 (3,070 days old) by mrboilwash (Munich,Germany)   |   | |
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I wouldn`t worry about mold as long as it is a vented dryer. There`s still some air exchange going on through the vent hose if the door is closed.
On the other hand if it`s a closed system with residual water involved as typically found in European condenser and heat pump dryers it is good advice to leave the door open or at least ajar. |
Post# 849581 , Reply# 7   11/3/2015 at 18:00 (3,067 days old) by LordKenmore (The Laundry Room)   |   | |
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I've always shut dryers, and never recall any problem. And I live in a climate that's damp (read: a climate mold and mildew just love!) most of the year. My current laundry room should be a real problem if there was a problem--unheated space, zero insulation on roof and the 1 outside wall. But none of the 3 dryers I've used have had any issue that I've noted.
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Post# 849776 , Reply# 8   11/4/2015 at 16:59 (3,066 days old) by Dustin92 (Jackson, MI)   |   | |
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Never had any mold issues with any dryer I've used. I always keep the door closed (especially if there is a drum light). Washers on the other hand, I most definitely keep the lid/door open. |
Post# 849984 , Reply# 9   11/5/2015 at 15:54 (3,065 days old) by brib68 (Central Connecticut)   |   | |
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I've heard (but do not have personal knowledge) that the steam dryers that started coming out a few years ago were prone to mold/mildew, but as others have said, never a regular dryer. Because it is dry.
However...I learned this week that even leaving the door of my front loader open, mold/mildew will still grow on the underside of the bleach/softener dispenser. (LG with a top-mount dispenser, not a pull-out drawer dispenser). Never had mold in the drum, but I pulled the removable cup to clean out the softener residue and UGH! Guess I'll be paying more attention to THAT in the future! |