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Mildew smell in Washing machine |
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Post# 545628 9/24/2011 at 17:17 (4,447 days old) by kenmore58  (Rhode Island) |
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First, let me apologize up front if this is in the wrong forum. Wasn't really sure where to put this question.
My brother called me last night. "My washer has a mildew smell. Maybe you and your appliance buddies can figure it out." My immediate answer to the problem would be to run a cycle with hot water and bleach. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks. Ron | ||
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Post# 545629 , Reply# 1 9/24/2011 at 17:18 (4,447 days old) by kenmore58 (Rhode Island) |
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More info. | ||
| Post# 545630 , Reply# 2 9/24/2011 at 17:28 (4,447 days old) by StrongEnough78 (California) | ||
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| Post# 545635 , Reply# 3 9/24/2011 at 17:56 (4,447 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia) | ||
Ron If he uses 'cool' or cold cycles pretty much exclusively, liquid detergent and/or fabric conditioner, I suggest that he does the following....
- choose the highest water setting - select the hottest wash - a good powdered detergent - preferably one that doesn't suds too much - double dose the detergent - agitate 2-3 minutes - stop and let soak for 20 min or so - complete the cycle.....
This will loosen/remove any 'scrud' (that's the waxy grey film that forms from softener and detergent) in the outer tub....
Now, repeat with 2 cups of bleach but just let the cycle run......
Leave the lid open.....
....and get him to do a hot wash once a week if he isn't already! | ||
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