Washing Machine Odor Remover How to Remove Fungus and Odor from All Clothes Washers

When buying a clothes dryer for your home cost, efficiency and reliability are important issues to consider. The initial cost can be offset by efficiency and reliability.

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With the popularity of 1st and 2nd floor laundry rooms comes a new problem. Because the upper floors are less rigid than lower floors there tend to be vibration problems when a washing machine is used. This vibration can be severe and because sleeping areas are normally upstairs they can be quite disconcerting. The popularity of front loading washers adds to the problem because they spin at twice the speed of the older top loaders. Also, the spin force is horizontal so the floor receives more of that force.

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To get rid of bad odor from a garbage disposal grind 1-2 gallons of ice while running hot water. If odor persists, add 1 level cap or 1 envelope of Smelly Dishwasher & Disposal Cleaner to a pail of hot water and pour the mixture down the drain before retiring for the night. In the morning grind another gallon of ice while running hot water.

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If you notice a burning smell in your washing machine, the cause could be any number of things. Regardless, this is one smell you shouldn’t ignore. It’s important to quickly diagnose the problem and find the solution. Read More…

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A washing machine is an everyday household essential. Foods, clothes, and shelter are a human’s necessities. Clean clothes? Even better. But as you may have already learned through experience or read about through others’ woes, washing machines can be a finicky lot. So here are a few tips to help you extend the life of your new washing machine. Read More…

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For a news story (WIOI in Cleveland) that compares Smelly Washer Cleaner with Affresh washing machine cleaner click on the following link or paste it into your browser.

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There are a number of causes of mold odor in clothes washers.

1. The most common cause of that stink from your washing machine is overuse of detergents because the user is following directions for amount used. Generally speaking, we’re washing only perfume and sweat from our clothing so we don’t need so much detergent. Unless washing soiled clothing, no more than 1 tbsp of any detergent should be used. This is especially important if using liquid detergent, if there is a water softener in the home or if using a municipal water supply. For HE washers it’s abosolutely necessary to use HE detergent (low sudsing). Suds affect both the operation and longevity of high efficiency washing machines. A good test for detergent usage is to fill your washer into a hot setting with no clothing and without adding detergent. Allow it to agitate for a couple of minutes. If the clothes washer suds’ you need to use less detergent.
2. Using fabic softener. Softener is dispensed in the rinse cycle and tends to collect on the inside of the plastic outer tub. The residue it leaves is a food source for mold and bacteria to grow in the dark moist environment of the clothes washer. We recommend switching to dryer sheets or dryer balls. Keep in mind that dryer sheets can also be overused and cause towels to be less absorbent and retain odor. There are also a variety of expert opinions that both sheets and softener can cause contact dermatitis in more sensitive people and children. The sheets can be cut into halves or thirds and can even be reused.
   Dryer balls are another option.
3. Another cause for clothes washer smells is using mainly cold water for washing. Using mainly cold water for washing is fine… but it makes preventive maintenance very important. Do your hottest wash or soak cycle as your last cycle on wash day or as preventive maintenance to dissolve residue. Ensure the water supply hoses to your washer are properly connected so you’re getting hot washes and cold rinses when you want. This problem is more common than you may think!
4. Another cause of washing machine odor is non-use of the appliance. If you are not going to use the washer for an extended period it’s a good idea to do a cleaning with a washing machine cleaner. If leaving for a vacation shut the supply hoses off in case of a hose break. Bleach or vinegar spilled on rubber water hoses will cause deterioration and eventually a ruptured hose to flood the laundry area.
5. Obstructions in drain pumps can cause mold odor by reducing the flow of water when draining. Almost all front load washers have a filter “trap” that is accessible to the owner. Rather than immediately calling for appliance repair service consult your owners manual for instructions on accessing this trap. (ALWAYS UNPLUG YOUR MACHINE OR SHUT OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER BEFORE REPAIR also have several towels nearby when working on a drain pump because there is always 1-2 gallons of water left in all washers even after draining. It’s surprising what can make it through the washer and into the trap. Bra wires, toys, coins and screws are common items that can cause the pump to jam or catch lint to cause draining problems to make your washer smell. Go to http://www.ehow.com/search.html?q=clean+front+load+filter&skin=home&t=all for good instructions on how to clean the filter. Even though they don’t have filter traps objects can also jam pumps in top loading washers. These objects can sometimes be removed and the pump can be saved rather than buying a new pump.

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In order for the refrigeration process to work efficiently (and at all )the condenser must be able to dissipate heat. If it can’t, the heat travels back to the compressor and will blow an overload and a start relay (a $150 to $250 fix). The condenser fan pulls hot air from the condenser and compressor area to cool them and blows it across the evaporator tray to evaporate the water in the defrost tray. Read More…

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