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Thread Number: 25646
New Stinky FLs hit the news! |
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| Post# 394476 11/19/2009 at 10:56 (5,270 days old) by sudsman () | ||
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| Post# 394477 , Reply# 1 11/19/2009 at 10:58 (5,270 days old) by richardc1983 (Leeds, UK) | ||
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| Post# 394478 , Reply# 2 11/19/2009 at 10:59 (5,270 days old) by richardc1983 (Leeds, UK) | ||
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| Post# 394483 , Reply# 3 11/19/2009 at 11:14 (5,270 days old) by hoover1100 (U.K.) | ||
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I don't get it possibly the lack of high temperatures or quality of US detergents? Follow those tips here, and descale the machine now and then if you live in a hard water area and you won't have any problems like that whatsoever! Bizarre Matt | ||
| Post# 394492 , Reply# 4 11/19/2009 at 11:32 (5,270 days old) by iheartmaytag (Wichita, Kansas) | ||
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| Post# 394499 , Reply# 5 11/19/2009 at 12:36 (5,270 days old) by bertrum () | ||
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New washers that wash for hours with very little water, what do people expect!, all the loverly detergent and body fat, its not getting washed away like it used to!. People need to wake up and smell the roses. . . | ||
| Post# 394508 , Reply# 6 11/19/2009 at 13:02 (5,270 days old) by gorenje (Slovenia) | ||
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| Post# 394513 , Reply# 7 11/19/2009 at 13:41 (5,270 days old) by iheartmaytag (Wichita, Kansas) | ||
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Maybe some of you guys can explain me this.
I believe it has to do with the fact that we are a Top Load society. People are just starting to learn how to operate the FL machines. Even Consumer reports says that leaving the door open is a safety issue, so people think they are doing the right thing by closing it up tight. This lends a nice warm, moist breeding area for mold. With my TL machine, I always left the lid open when it wasn't operating. Same for the door of my FL machine now. That with the trap issue formerly mentioned, and the over use of softner, and high sudsing detergent some people get ICK!!! | ||
| Post# 394524 , Reply# 10 11/19/2009 at 14:45 (5,270 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia) | ||
Bertrum
There have been cases where children have climbed into US front load machines - remember, they have much larger doors than European machines. BUT... Liquid detergents, cool wash temperatures and over-use of fabric softeners (and fabric softeners in general) will cause build ups in any machine be they front or top loaders.... ......and wipe the door seal out too! | ||
| Post# 394527 , Reply# 11 11/19/2009 at 14:48 (5,270 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia) | ||
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| Post# 394530 , Reply# 12 11/19/2009 at 14:58 (5,270 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii) | ||
I Think
That it's the abusive owners who stink not the front loaders!If they're that stupid to not even comprehend the care of any appliance they abuse,they deserve to get a stinky washer.If you have any common sense it will tell you that any steam or humidity that is entrapped will stagnate and get moldy and some mildew is sure to grow.Those who wash daily will not have this issue.
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| Post# 394539 , Reply# 13 11/19/2009 at 15:15 (5,270 days old) by iheartmaytag (Wichita, Kansas) | ||
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Hi I have never ever heard of leaving a FL door open being a
It was stated in the article linked on the OP. There was one case that I knew of where a small child climed in, then his sibling proceeded to turn the machine on. Any empty item is an attraction to a child. Refrigerators, dishwashers, and fl washers. TL washers are not so much of an attraction because of the agitator. I think that TL washers withouth agitators will immediately drain if the lid is opened to prevent a drowning danger. (don't quote me on this, I've only heard no real experience) When I was little my brother put me in the dryer more than several times. It happens. | ||
| Post# 394542 , Reply# 14 11/19/2009 at 15:21 (5,270 days old) by mysteryclock (Franklin, TN) | ||
Explain to me...
... how we can have ultra Eco silver steam gear strapped to all of these washers, but nobody's managed to figure out how to use the load sensor to detect an empty washer and activate a quiet computer-style vent fan to circulate fresh air in the washer and dry it out completely? It would only take a few watts and would probably work as well as leaving the door on if it was designed right. | ||
| Post# 394544 , Reply# 15 11/19/2009 at 15:25 (5,270 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii) | ||
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pussy talk
My cat,Teddy,a manx with no tail,used to always climb into my dryer and go to sleep. I would have to always check inside to be sure he wasan't there.Never once did he ever wind up becoming "Fluffy"but was not happy to get wet wash thrown on him.He actualy fell in the toilet a few times from getting a drink!!I'd come home from work seeing a cat that looked like a drouned rat!Good thing I always flush!LOL I would like to have another manx. They're so much like dogs. No need for a fire hydrant however.LOL
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Post# 394560 , Reply# 16 11/19/2009 at 16:32 (5,270 days old) by pulsator  (Saint Joseph, MI) |
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EU FL washers vs. US FL washers
I think a big difference between US and EU FL washers is that US FL washers do not reach high temperatures. In the US made front loaders that I have, the hottest setting is 120 degrees F. And there often is no heater to maintain the wash temp so it cools off quite a bit during the wash cycle. On top of that, they use so little water that one needs to flush the hot water line to make sure it's HOT before starting the washer or it will fill with even cooler water!
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| Post# 394585 , Reply# 17 11/19/2009 at 18:15 (5,270 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia) | ||
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Pulsator
..that may be so, but the majority of Australian made front load washers didn't have heaters either. I owned one for 13years and it never smelt - ever. There are 5 things that people should consider doing that will remove the odour issue. - use powdered rather than liquid detergent in the correct quantity (or reduced - see below) - reduce fabric conditioner use to half recommended level if you have to use it (why given most Americans tumble dry is beyond me) - use warm/tap hot water at least once a week - wipe the bellows out - leave the door ajar (and the machine unplugged if you have small children) As a side note A recent test of powdered detergent here by Choice has revealed that you can reduce the quantity by half (of the best performer) with no drop in performance. Reduced to a 1/4 dose and it performs as well as the next best detergent AND you can use the wash/rinse water on your garden. So, you still get top performance and can help the environment too.... | ||
| Post# 394596 , Reply# 19 11/19/2009 at 19:28 (5,270 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY) | ||
I don't get it either
When I first got my Duet a few years ago, common sense told me to leave the door cracked, so I did. I have NEVER had any smell at all. I don't use fabric softener but white vinegar instead, also powdered he detergent. I do notice on my Duet that, even with the detergent tray pulled out and left out, the holes (inside where the detergent tray inserts, where the water comes out) have a pink look in them. I got bleach and wiped them down, but this happened EVEN with the detergent tray left completely out! There is no smell in my washer though. I think another thing people need to do is take the detergent tray out. It holds water and can't really breathe if pushed in. I remember we had a brand new whirpool TL washer in 1989 and the thing stunk and I could not figure it out | ||
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Post# 394626 , Reply# 22 11/19/2009 at 22:17 (5,270 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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I've had my Frigidaire front loader for 3 years and it pre-owned when I got it. I dodn't have one bit of a smell issue and none is trying to emerge. I use powdered detergent 95% of the time I've had this washer. I do use lots of fabric softner. And I've never put bleach in it. BUT, I leave the door slightly adjar and the additives drawer slightly pulled out. Now, what I'm about to say, I got in trouble on the THS Laundry Forum because I didn't mince words. The parents are the safety issue, NOT the kids. The parents aren't teaching their kids the proper boundaries this is not a thing to be playing with and clmbing in all the time. A little swat on the butt may not be such a bad thing. Kids need to be disciplined and taught what is right & wrong. Once learned, it's not an issue to leave the door slightly ajar and the additives drawer slightly open between uses. And BTW, I may go for 2 or 3 weeks between uses.
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| Post# 394634 , Reply# 23 11/19/2009 at 23:35 (5,269 days old) by surgilator_68 (Maryland) | ||
Common sense and education has a lot to do with it, but there seems to be a sharp decline in those areas recently. Every single day I see washers that look and smell disgusting. If people would leave the door open, it does not need to be fully open, simply not pushed closed will suffice. Use something other than the trailer setting, use the proper amount of a good HE detergent and bleach the whites once in a while you won't have the smell. Think about it...you have a big ol outer tub and the inner tub which are both sitting at room temp. Add your clothes and start the washer on Cold and you would be lucky to reach 70 degree water temp. Use warm water and you'll get something in the range of cool water. Use hot water and you'll get something in the range of warm or a cool hot. Your clothes aren't going to shrink, you won't harm the environment with bleach, nor will you ruin your clothes if you use it properly. Most homes today do not have laundry rooms right next to the water heater nor do most of us have the water heater set to 140 or above, which was standard practice back when. So how do you expect to get hot water to a machine that uses so little? Proper laundering technique has not changed in 100 years.Ask your parents, grandparents, great grandparents. You need thermal energy (hot water), mechanical energy (agitation) and chemical(detergent, bleach, etc). If you use less of one you MUST increase one or both of the other to get satisfactory results. It does not matter if you have a front loader, top loader, wringer or a wash board. You need those three things. I'm probably going to get hell for the next statement but I really don't care because I see it every day and can back up my statements. A lot of the issues with smell, mold and mineral build up come from the tree hugging save the earth eco green people out there. I'm sorry but eco detergent manufacturers have not found a way to properly suspend and sequester oils, dirt and minerals with these plant based cleaners. You need sequestrants, anti-redepositing agents, water softeners and surfactants that come from chemicals. You need something to kill mold, mildew and bacteria. Bleach won't harm the earth and neither will regular detergent. It all biodegrades. But some people would rather walk around smelling like a moldy, mildewed rag wondering why they stink and have skin allergies, because they want to save the earth. Fine, but when I hand you my bill, don't bitch. Now I will admit that out of the thousands of customers I see every year there is ONE and only ONE who has always used cold water in her front loader and there is no smell, mold, mildew or mineral build up. However she always uses Tide HE liquid and bleaches her whites. She also leaves the door open. Are the clothes clean...I don't know. But the machine is. We also have to remember(and I find this difficult at times talking to a customer) that WE are the ones who eat, breathe, sleep and poop appliances. So we are the ones who are going to pay more attention to leaving the door open, water temps and proper detergent usage. The average consumer does not know, nor do they care. All it is to them is a metal box that is supposed to get dirty things clean and wet things dry. You don't have to worry about sorting, temps, detergent etc. Stuff it in, push a button, turn a knob, dump some of this stuff in and walk away. That is the average consumer these days. Ok, I have to put a stop my ranting. I could go on for hours. Jason | ||
| Post# 394639 , Reply# 24 11/20/2009 at 00:00 (5,269 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia) | ||
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Jason.... | ||
| Post# 394657 , Reply# 25 11/20/2009 at 03:51 (5,269 days old) by alr2903 (TN) | ||
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Somebody posted on here about just that thing a circulation fan, for folks that wash at night or while at work. I can't remember who posted it or the mfr that has the feature. Does anyone know/remember? i hate having CRS | ||
| Post# 394659 , Reply# 26 11/20/2009 at 03:53 (5,269 days old) by alr2903 (TN) | ||
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sorry to double post, but i think the real problem is overuse of liquid fabric softner. First the waxey buildup then the mold. alr2903 | ||
| Post# 394665 , Reply# 27 11/20/2009 at 06:13 (5,269 days old) by robliverpool (england Liverpool) | ||
Being in the uk the norm has usually been frontloaders for me and i have never had a problem at all with any smells, i usually do a few 60 degree washes a week and i have never used liquid and i use bio powder. Now my gran had the same machine as me (until i got my AEG) and the door seal was mouldy, it smelt awful. Found out she was using non bio powder and the highest wash she ever done in the machine was a 40 degree as she thinks a higher temperature will run away with the electric bills lol. Very old school, also the drain pipe for her machine connected to the sink drain and it was drawing water and bits of food into the machine whenever they pulled the plug in the sink..
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| Post# 394753 , Reply# 29 11/20/2009 at 15:07 (5,269 days old) by paulc (Edinburgh, Scotland) | ||
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Post# 394754 , Reply# 30 11/20/2009 at 15:09 (5,269 days old) by neptunebob (Pittsburgh, PA) |
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| Post# 394793 , Reply# 31 11/20/2009 at 17:55 (5,269 days old) by surgilator_68 (Maryland) | ||
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Gizmo, Every day I hear about the stinky smelly machines. When you ask the customer about their laundering habits it is always the same story. It’s cold water, no bleach, short cycle, and eco detergent. All because we must save the planet. And I agree. We all need to do our part to help save the planet and try to correct the mess we created. BUT is it actually saving anything when I have to drive out there, look at this disgusting machine, order parts, pick them up, drive back and install them and hand the customer a huge repair bill? Just so they can say I wash with eco, cold and don’t use bleach? Is it really saving the environment to throw out your clothing because they stink so bad you can’t wear them or because you are breaking out in a rash from the mold and mildew spores left on the clothing? In the worst case is it really saving anything when the machine is not repairable and must be disposed of simply because someone refused to use hot water or good detergent or bleach? Then a new machine must be built, packaged, shipped, delivered and then the packaging gets disposed of? And guess what, the same person is going to do the same exact thing all over again to the new machine. How again is all of that being friendly to the environment? Hostile, no. Aggravated, hell yeah I am. It gets real old hearing the same story over and over again. To hear the customer place the blame on the manufacturer of the appliance. For companies to come out with these machine cleaners to help remove all the gunk and garbage that has built up in the machine because “we’re being environmentally friendly”. As for mineral build up and broken spiders, we have the same problem. And from what I have seen on this side of the pond it is from too little detergent, cheap detergent and detergent that has little to no machine protectants. I don’t think cold water has much to do with that. | ||
| Post# 394921 , Reply# 34 11/21/2009 at 10:53 (5,268 days old) by golittlesport (California) | ||
After 10 years of using a front loader I have never had an odor problem. I always leave the door slightly ajar. As far as the safety thing....I agree with Bobby Appnut...a child has to taught not to play inside a machine. Even with the door completely closed, a child has only to easily pull it open if they want to investigate inside. The tragic case where a young girl climbed into a front loader and her sibling closed the door and started the machine occurred here in Orange County CA. There was extensive news coverage and one station did a report on washing machine deaths. They reported only a few have been in front loaders, the majority in top loaders. (That is probably because of the prevalence of TL's in our country) If a child falls into a top loader full of water they can easily drown. Parents must train and monitor young children at all times. Also, most front loaders have child lock controls and parents with young children must take the time to utilized that feature. In the case I mentioned above, the machine had a child lock-out feature, but it was not in use. So sad. | ||
| Post# 394985 , Reply# 35 11/21/2009 at 16:07 (5,268 days old) by zanussi_lover (Nottingham, UK) | ||
washing machine smells
I use Liquid detergent Capsules that you just throw in the drum, but I do wash my bedsheets at 60 degrees, and I leave the door ajar inbetween washes, so this acts as a maintenence wash. as long as you leave the door open in between washes and do a hot wash every so often, and use a powdered detergent with oxygen bleach then you'll have no problem with the smell in a front loading washer. I've noticed that alot of Americans use Liquid Detergent + Chlorine Bleach. If you switch to using a Oxygen Bleach powdered Detergent instead of liquid + clorox, then your doorseal will last longer, as bleach is known to weaken the rubber as it is corrosive. CLICK HERE TO GO TO zanussi_lover's LINK | ||
| Post# 395026 , Reply# 38 11/21/2009 at 22:54 (5,267 days old) by tlee618 () | ||
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I have to agree with Rich. I have been using a front loader for 23 years now and never once have I had an order problem. I do wipe the boot when I am done washing and leave the door ajar as well. | ||
| Post# 395045 , Reply# 40 11/22/2009 at 04:49 (5,267 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia) | ||
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Somebody give....
....me strength! What has happened to western society where we feel we need to have warning labels absolutely everywhere to tell us what to do??? Where on earth have our sensibilities gone? Of all the simple common sense things to do - LEAVE THE DAMN DOOR AJAR AND WIPE THE BOOT OUT!!! - It has nothing to do with how much water a machines uses - It has nothing to do with how much bleach a person uses (the majority of Australians and Europeans don't use chlorine bleach in a machine - our washing powders specifically say not to) The Hoover Zodiac 470 we're about to replace at my parents coast house is over 24yrs old and has NEVER had... - A hot or warm wash done in it - fabric conditioner - liquid detergent - bleach Up until it went to the coast, it was my aunts (who had a Keymatic before it) and ALWAYS washed in cold water with OMOMatic. Since we have had it (9yrs), we have continued to use cold water in it. This machine is now being replaced with our Electrolux only because the timer is starting to stick and the bearings are just about shot.... It has it's original door boot and has NEVER had an odour issue probably because we WIPE THE BOOT OUT and LEAVE THE DOOR AJAR....!!! End of rant....thank you all for listening | ||
| Post# 395134 , Reply# 41 11/22/2009 at 16:24 (5,267 days old) by macboy91si (Frankfort, KY) | ||
FL Odors
I recently got an almost new Ariston AWD-120 Washer/Dryer combo and installed it in my kitchen. It's small and very convenient. It's also my first foray into FL machines. I always leave the door ajar out of habit as I do on all of my machines. I've never experienced any kind of odor and I was misusing fabric softener for a while in it. I don't know if the unit also being a dryer has anything to do with it, but it's been great. I was surprised at how little water it used and at how well it washed. I run warm and hot loads a lot, but no bleach. I use an OxyClean knock-off for whites and towels and Gain HE for detergent. I understand the odor issue as I have dealt with it twice with other people when they got their FL. Both kept the door shut at all times (both were Kenmores as well). One took my advice and after about a week, the smells were gone. The other person thought it was a good idea, but never did it and just has the machined serviced for over $200 to attempt to fix it. It stinks to high heaven, I did a wash in it once and it took my little Hoover twinnie 2 hot washes to get it out. It's not the machine's "fault" but something neeeds to be done in the design maybe. I wonder if a vent of some sort would help? "simplify" things for the average consumer. It's sad. As a side note, the old Hoovers and other portables do mention an "air-out" period after use, the 2 newer machines I have don't... Just a thought as well. -Tim | ||
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Post# 395440 , Reply# 45 11/23/2009 at 20:14 (5,266 days old) by logixx (Germany) |
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Vented front loader
Don't all Whirlpool-made front loaders have a vent at the back of the machine that connects to the outer tub? There are pictures of it in all the service manuals. European washers vent through the detergent dispenser. There is usually a little hidden cut-out where the handle (?) is. When doing a boil wash, the recessed area (where the hand goes to pull the drawer open) becomes damp with condensation. This is true for our Electrolux as well as Miele. Here's a picture (from Sears) of the fan that's included in the newest generation of Whirlpool washers with "Fan Fresh" or "Fresh Hold" option (on Maytag). Unfortunately, it only works while the washer does its anti-crease tumble: "This option provides periodic tumbling and airflow (aided by a quiet, ultra low energy fan) for up to 10 hours to help freshen your clothes. During this time, the “Done” indicator remains activated, the door remains locked, and the FanFresh™ indicator light will flash. The FanFresh™ option will automatically stop and the door lock will be released after this time expires, or if you press cancel at anytime to unload your laundry." 
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| Post# 395537 , Reply# 46 11/24/2009 at 03:45 (5,265 days old) by alr2903 (TN) | ||
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Thanks logixx that fan set up is what i was trying to think of in my above post. alr2903 | ||
| Post# 395546 , Reply# 48 11/24/2009 at 05:35 (5,265 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia) | ||
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Biological detergents have been around in one shape or other since the late 1960's early 1970's...if not as a single powder, then in combination with an additive such as 'Bio Add' If biological detergent in conjunction with low water levels was causing the mould on your machine, the majority of Bosch machines of the same age or newer where people use biological detergents would be suffering the same fate - and from what I can tell, they aren't. Bertrum, as someone who sees machine after machine may be able to shed some light on this.... | ||
| Post# 395663 , Reply# 52 11/24/2009 at 14:23 (5,265 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia) | ||
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Post# 395667 , Reply# 53 11/24/2009 at 15:37 (5,265 days old) by suburbanmd (Maryland, USA) |
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recommendations for descaling Miele's washing machine descaler is citric acid. Amazon sells 5 lbs of citric acid (sour salt) for around $25. Use maybe 1/2 cup on your machine's hottest, longest cycle. | ||
| Post# 395727 , Reply# 54 11/24/2009 at 22:09 (5,265 days old) by surgilator_68 (Maryland) | ||
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Post# 396077 , Reply# 56 11/27/2009 at 01:31 (5,262 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands) |
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~those days Dixan was really awful | ||
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Post# 396085 , Reply# 57 11/27/2009 at 05:18 (5,262 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Miele's Descaler | ||
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Post# 396091 , Reply# 58 11/27/2009 at 07:12 (5,262 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands) |
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Post# 396092 , Reply# 59 11/27/2009 at 07:13 (5,262 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands) |
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Post# 396113 , Reply# 60 11/27/2009 at 13:11 (5,262 days old) by sudsmaster (SF Bay Area, California) |
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I've had a Neptune 7500 set for the past eight years. I don't leave the washer door ajar when it's not in use. I don't leave the detergent dispenser lid open when it's not in use. The washer has NEVER had an odor issue. I do run only warm or hot washes - rarely do I run a cold wash. I do use mostly powdered detergent boosted with STPP. The set is also inside the house, where the temperature and humidity are relatively controlled (as opposed to a basement, garage, or other unheated space). The 7500 washer also has a sequence in the last rinse where it tumbles more aggressively, to help flush any dirt/suds/debris out of the outer drum. So, no, Louis, not all Americans have mold/odor issues with their front loaders - even with the much criticized Maytag Neptune front loader. PS-Citric acid is a very useful chemical. It's also used in metalworking for restoring the protective oxide layer on stainless steel after it's been machined, in a process called passivation. I sometimes use a cut lime or lemon to clean stainless steel cutlery. | ||
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Post# 396114 , Reply# 61 11/27/2009 at 13:31 (5,262 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands) |
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Post# 396130 , Reply# 62 11/27/2009 at 16:41 (5,262 days old) by sudsmaster (SF Bay Area, California) |
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Post# 396145 , Reply# 63 11/27/2009 at 19:48 (5,262 days old) by suburbanmd (Maryland, USA) |
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Miele Descaler box Mine has only citric acid 
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| Post# 396150 , Reply# 64 11/27/2009 at 20:54 (5,262 days old) by favorit () | ||
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maybe they're diffferent lots/makes the one now sold here in EU seem much stronger. It is made in Austria by Claro and contains acidic phosphoric salts. Link to safety data sheets CLICK HERE TO GO TO favorit's LINK 
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Post# 396192 , Reply# 65 11/28/2009 at 03:23 (5,261 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands) |
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| Post# 396750 , Reply# 68 12/1/2009 at 04:45 (5,258 days old) by irishwashguy (Salem,Oregon.............A Capital City) | ||
I have never had that problem in my Washer ever
I guess that it is something that I had never thought of .I have a Miele though and wash with really long wash times(1Hr 45 min) usually for a normal wash program. Whites, like what I just put in before I left today, I used UK Ariel non bio Tabs, Sanitize(190) and to be really anal that they would get clean, I usually put 1/8 cup of water softener in with every load;I also used a 2 hour soak on top of the long program, making it (4 hr 15), it got them really clean.Most of the time, I use powder, although I Love the Persil small and mighty, but then there is powder, and then Faks. Anyway, as far as my two cents for the eco detergents, I call them do gooder detergents; they do not do any one any good. I agree that you have to think of the Earth and protecting it,but at what cost?If your clothes can't be worn because they smell with mold all over them and in them, your environment is now impacted.That is the first one that you have to look out for. I want my whites white, boil the suckers! If they did a good job, the eco detergents, I would be using them. I almost always wash at 105 minimum. I also run vinegar(1/2) cup though every Monday with no clothes on 190. I also use Ben Kaiser(descaler) about once a year. That would kill off the mold really fast! I will have to admit, I think that it is the water temps that help as well. Although, I never had that problem when I had a Maytag Neptune.Oh! I did long wash programs with it, and cleaned it well, kind of like now. I know that the average American consumer is not like me.I am kind of a neat freak that Loves my washer.
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| Post# 396752 , Reply# 69 12/1/2009 at 05:13 (5,258 days old) by irishwashguy (Salem,Oregon.............A Capital City) | ||
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Oh, and my pic finally | ||
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Post# 1090109 , Reply# 71 9/21/2020 at 06:55 (1,311 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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You have resurrected a thread of ghosts.
OP and two or three other posters are no longer with us; several more aren't active members. Was interesting to see a thread started by Sudsman; he had so much knowledge of commercial laundry equipment and products both modern and vintage. Guess we're all getting on..... | ||
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Post# 1090117 , Reply# 73 9/21/2020 at 08:18 (1,311 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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 Guess we're all getting on...
Ain't it the truth, though.
2009: Here's the all-Frigidaire line-up I had then. The front-loaders were 2002 models, the year I bought the house. The top-loader is a 2005, I believe.
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Post# 1199524 , Reply# 74 2/17/2024 at 14:12 by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA) |
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stinky front loaders Here we are in 2024 and not much has changed. Look at the GE so-called ultra fresh washers. GE lied about their so-called ultra fresh pairs. | ||
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Post# 1199525 , Reply# 75 2/17/2024 at 14:20 by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.) |
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I had a Frigidaire just like Eugene’s in the photo and I shoulda never gotten rid of it! It was an excellent FL! It had the capacity to wash the largest kingsize comforters and bedspreads and it NEVER failed to go into a high speed spin, with none of the endless attempts to find the “sweet spot” to begin spinning. It just started out slowly and gradually increased the speed to reach a perfect balance with no banging or dancing on the floor.
WHY can’t the newer FL’s still use this same tried and true technology? Also, there was never any question about an adequate amount of water used to wash and rinse each load. Eddie This post was last edited 02/17/2024 at 15:39 | ||
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Post# 1199542 , Reply# 76 2/17/2024 at 16:45 by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA) |
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saying There's a saying that the more things change, the more they stay the same. Boy this is true about washers. | ||
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Post# 1199584 , Reply# 78 2/18/2024 at 01:33 by DaveAMKrayoGuy (Oak Park, MI) |
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| Post# 1199618 , Reply# 79 2/18/2024 at 13:31 by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY) | ||
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Wow...Ah yes.. 2009... At that point I had only had my Duet a few years..and I remember the stinky washer videos and the horror stories over the years that STILL happen to this day and yet I've gone along all these years with no stinky washer.
It's interesting the ONLY stinky washer I experienced was a late 80s Whirlpool top load washer... I don't think it had the dual action agitator...Thinkin back, I think it was because the washer was in a very humid area and we didn't leave the lid up.....but every other TL washer I had over the years there were no issues... I think in that case it MUST have been the unconditioned humid air.. I was sooo young thinking back I wonder what I could do differently. I can't remember if we used HOT water. I know we always used warm 99% of the time..I don't ever remember using cold. We also used bleach for whites.. so I don't know. I can vaguely remember the funky smell... It wasn't what you'd expect.. It wasn't a straight up sour smell but more of a slight hint of that mixed with something else...NO telling what was growing in that and none of us had a clue. | ||
| Post# 1199622 , Reply# 80 2/18/2024 at 13:52 by mickeyd (Hamburg NY) | ||
My friend Maddog has that Frigi FL and gosh was it ever exciting on first seeing it in operation. A real Frigidaire full of the brand's legendary drama. After the wash drain, it plunges rapidly into a full flush rinse, then it rushes into a jet engine-like spin that ramps up immediately, with sounds that make your facial follicles tingle, lasting only only seconds, then the full rinsing begins in earnest. God help us all ;'D.
R.I.P. Gentlemen, especially Terry Lee whom I had the joy of knowing and who was a living saint. | ||
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