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Suzan
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What is the smell!!
I have a 2 y/o front load GE washer thank stinks like mildew. I leave the door open after wash to allow to dry....so it's not that.
I have washed with bleach on sanitize mode. no good.
i have washed numerous times with vinegat, baking soda and lemon juice. no good.
i bought these special tablets for cleaning out washing machines. borax maybe? no good.
could it be our running water is just smelly?
what do you suggest?
i am planning to have the water company come out to check, but thought I would see if any other's have had this prob.
we bought the washer right when we moved here, so I don't know if prev owners had same problem
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Posted 5/21/09 2:32 PM  |
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neener1211
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Re: What is the smell!!
Is the water sitting on the rubber where the door closes? I've notice water sitting there, and now I dry it up bc it started to smell a bit.
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| Posted 5/21/09 2:46 PM |
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Nifheim
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Re: What is the smell!!
Posted by neener1211
Is the water sitting on the rubber where the door closes? I've notice water sitting there, and now I dry it up bc it started to smell a bit.
Yep that is probably it. My parents have the same problem they have to leave the door open to airate it. You can run a cycle of amonia in it and scrub it down and wipe it down.
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| Posted 5/21/09 3:09 PM |
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SpiceGirl
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Re: What is the smell!!
Posted by neener1211
Is the water sitting on the rubber where the door closes? I've notice water sitting there, and now I dry it up bc it started to smell a bit.
When my wash is done, I always check to see if a stray sock hasn't gotten caught between the rubber and the machine. If left in there, that would get really stinky 
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| Posted 5/21/09 3:26 PM |
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mcd01
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Melissa
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Re: What is the smell!!
my friend has this problem, and yes it is mildew. just do what the pp said.
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| Posted 5/21/09 3:29 PM |
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Suzan
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Re: What is the smell!!
nope, done all that. i even have paper towels in the drawer (pedestal) and I dry out the machine, leave door open and dry under that plastic piece in front.
I've, done every liquid from ammonia, bleach, vinegar, all natural Bac-out live enzyme cultures odor eliminator. You name it.
I spoke with water authority today...they said they get so many of these calls. They rec calling a plumber in. Which I will have coming in next week. They said the intake pipe may have a build up. I don't care what it is, I just want it gone. To tell you the truth, I think it is the front load. I have talked to so many who have probs with them.
Thanks so much for advice.
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| Posted 5/21/09 5:25 PM |
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