I am an appliance repair technician and I will tell you that the odor is evidence of soap buildup on your inner plastic tub. Almost everyone has this problem. To confirm that you do, run an empty cycle with hot water and no soap. If you see lots of soap suds suddenly appear in the drum during agitation you need to do a vinegar wash to eliminate the build up. A whole gallon of vinegar should be used as the vinegar gets heavily diluted in the process. Start a clean washer cycle, then blend the vinegar with the incoming water during the fill. Cleaning out the soap residue takes away the food source for the mold and bacteria. Repeat a vinegar wash every 2 weeks to 30 days. Stay away from pods! They are too much soap and will get you right back where you started. Lastly, if you have a water softner or treatment system use almost NO soap. You dont need hardly any because your water will do the cleaning by itself. Think of your detergent as a water softner and conditioner. The water is conditioned to clean. If you have apparatus doing this on your water supply, adding detergent is redundant.
What about the inner lining? Will that (vinegar self-clean cycle) be enough to clean it or is scrubbing still recommended? It was recommended to use "Affresh" tablets with the self-clean cycle (which get used once a month). But there is still this sewer smell! AND we ruled out the p-trap (p-trap is not what smells!). The smell is coming from the bottom left side/bottom left corner of the washer where the drain tubes are. (Clean out area is empty and clean, draining clear water)
Don't use washing machine cleaners unless they are citric acid based. Check the ingredients and if you see sodium carbonate or sodium anything as the first ingredient don't use it! Sodium is what we are working to remove when we clean. You can't clean out sodium with more sodium! Vinegar or citric acid are food based acids with a mild acidity and won't harm anything in your washer.
It helps a lot to leave the door open between washes. Our laundry area has a door itself so there is not much room if that door has to be closed. So I wedge a styrofoam cup in the washer door so there is a few inches of gap. I also have a tiny "desk" fan I use to circulate air into the opening a couple times per week.
Thank you SO MUCH for this video! I followed EVERYTHING you did, and I really attacked the gasket with Clorox wipes, then dried it. I knew about the filter at the bottom, but I NEVER KNEW about the rubber hose that holds that gag awful water...I drained it the same way you did, scrubbed the window (esp at the bottom), cleaned and bleached the filter, then poured white vinegar on the pure mode and ADDED an Affresh tablet too. My washer smells awesome now. I cannot thank you enough!! You SAVED my washer! Thanks SO much!!
I bought a product from Home Depot, called Afresh, that does a great job of cleaning my front-load Samsung washer. Once a month I put a cleaning puck inside the drum and activate the self-cleaning cycle. The first time I used it, after owning the machine for two years and becoming very stinky, it made the self-cleaning water in the drum super dirty. My machine no longer has an odor problem.
The salesperson told my wife when we purchased our Samsung washer that when she was finished with the wash to throw a hand towel or regular towel across the door to keep it open to avoid stinky smell and mildew. So far it has worked over three years now. No stinky smell, no mildew, no mold. Never close the door completely when not in use.
Man, thank you so much for this. My washer has got so bad that my clothes, while washed, have taken on the washer smell... I'll be following your advice and cleaning this thing thoroughly this weekend!
7 years and I've never ever noticed this frigging bottom entry and even googled my make and model of how to self clean and Samsung instructed to use Pure Cycle mode as you described with no product and its 2 hours. Still smelled. Purchased products for cleaning high eficiency front loader washers too. And finally googled elaborately how to clean self clean samsung blah blah blah BAD SMELL and here comes your video and I'm mind blown with this discovery trap with stinky water right there in plain sight at my feet (wtf!!!!) and the disgusting stenchy moldy nasty residue when pulling back the resistent rubber. I'm completely jaw dropped and smelly from watching and immediately following everything you did including the vinegar, but took all your advice and will literally never ever think about anything I've washed because was it ever truly clean or just masked with amazing smells?!!! Yuckkkkk. I will rewash everything I own in this actual CLEAN WASHING MACHINE thanks to YOU!! Never again a front loader.
I had no idea! We are in a new home. Came with the front loader. Never had one before. Started smelling....looked into UA-cam. After a few non helping videos I found yours! Now I know...and I am following your advice on the whole process. I am also following you on UA-cam lol. Nice work!
I have this same unit, and do all the same things this gentleman showed. Once all loads are finished, I wipe both of the rubber seals as well as under the the smaller gasket. Making sure all of the water is out of there. Then I pull out the detergent tray run it under warm water let it air dry, also wipe down the interior where the detergent tray goes. Finally dry the water off of the door. Sounds like a lot of trouble you say, - takes me all of 3 minutes - and no gunk is left and no smell.
I was about to take everything apart as I saw mold or something building up around the opening but saw your video and by cleaning up and removing the standing water in the little hose in the bottom already make a huge difference! Thanks for this! Very good up to this day! :-)
I actually just found my filter today since the water was sitting in the tub and was pitch black.... Glad I had solved that... So I did some more searching on maintenance I should be doing and found this video! Thank you so much. I was already wiping it down with white vinegar and cleaning the rubbery grey border, but I had no idea what the pure cycle mode was... I just have it running empty right now to clean it out, but I'll be sure to use the pure cycle next time.
That was some good pointers. I have one for the last 8 months. I figured the best way is to not get the smell in the first place. I leave the washer door wide open for a few hrs till the water evaporates, then close it. No water no mold. But yes one still has to clean the filter at the bottom regardless.
Have had my LG for 2 - 1/2 years and never knew what that little door was for. Well that I what I get for not reading the manual. Thanks for the video and the comments now I can clean out my washer.
I was ready to throw out my front loading washer and go back to a top loading washer. Thank you You Tube! With a number of videos and comments on how to combat this smelly washer and our smelly clothes, I have now had my problem solved! Never again will I use liquid detergent! First you must clean out your washer with powdered "Dishwasher" soap and do this about 3-5 times (first clean out your filter at the bottom of the washer) Then do not use the liquid detergent. Use a no-name powdered detergent or one of your choice from that point on. My clothes and machine no longer stink!
undecidedlady79 I did the same thing! And I had to stop using liquid fab softener because my tray was flooded and not draining until I cleaned my machine-Now I am wondering if I should stop using Downy altogether, because it DOES leave a build-up. I now use Tide pods with the Downy in them (when Incan find them) to cut down on the liquid fab softener usage. I use dryer sheets whenever possible!!
Good advice yup remove that drawer stick it sink give it a good clean now look in space where drawer was u should see some holes in top area that would be directly above detergent drawer when it's inserted I'd use a small toothbrush for these also have to be cleaned as they are nozzles that spray water to mix with detergents before entering down into drum also back area use an old cloth give it all a good wipe perform good maintenance regularly and it should help extend the longevity of ur machine theoretically
You have to do this every 2 months to prevent your clothes from smelling and keep your washer operating properly. It says it in the manual. You should also leave the drum door and detergent drawer open so it can air out and dry after EVERY wash.
Thank you for the video. I wish I'd found this before I paid $200 to have someone to do the same. Happy we didn't have to replace the machine but would like to have my $200 back 🙂
Hi All, it's not only the filter and wiping out the door seal of excess water that you need to clean. You also need to pull out the soap drawer completely, then spray, brush & wipe out the roof of this area. Never keep your drawer shut as mould will have a party. Always leave the door of the machine slightly ajar so the door seal can air. (It's in most manuals & how to videos by the manufacturers). If you follow these few simple steps you'll find you'll need less soap & will have cleaner washes. The environment will appreciate it to. 🦋Happy Washing 👚🩲🧦
I have a Kenmore washer in use for about 14 years. Every month I run the cleaning cycle (41 minutes long) with either 3/4 cup of bleach or an Affresh tablet for washer cleaning. Then I wipe the rubber seal around the door and the door itself. After washing I leave the door cracked open and the detergent/softener tray partly open so the insides dry. Never had any bad smells out of the washer.
Thank you so much! I have a Samsung for almost 3 years now. The smell gets on the towels and on the baby clothes, just everywhere! I hate the smell and it is embarrassing! No baby deserves to smell like that. I wasn't aware of the comparment at the bottom but hubby does and said he hasn't cleaned that for a long time. Ugh! I ran a Pure Cycle last night and I am running a load of towels with just vinegar with warm water right now (my first time washing clothes with just vinegar), hope it will get rid of all smell. Thank you for showing us! It helps a lot
Thank you!!! This helped out so much! It’s the only video that I watched and a few minutes after watching I took action. My washer is now on “Pure Cycle” ;) No mor smelly clothes! THANK YOU!
Put a cup of vinegar in between wash, let it sit till next wash. Run clean cycle as much as 2 a week! With front loaders the drain pump turns on first!!! That’s why you want to let it sit between washes. I’ve had mine for ten years and decided to replace drain pump to keep it to its optimum operation.. keep in mind these front loaders have their own heating element which brings the water to sanitize temp.
I have a front loader now for almost 12 years. It’s a Samsung. My machine never smelled of mold or anything other than The detergent that I’ve been using. I’m guessing because when I’m done with washing clothes I never close the door (all the way )to the washing machine which creates an airtight seal which does not allow the washer machine to breathe/Air out.
Henry Yulfo Great. Henry, what is the model? Kg? I am looking to get a front loader but not sure which to buy. If you had your for 12 years. 👍😘. What is the brand and model. Thanks
How is it that a machine is sold in the millions and you are not supposed to close the door when done? My laundry room is tiny and I deeply regret my purchase.
That's a fact. Our washer doesn't could not smell it by being by it and starting loads its the clothes started smelling and that's when we figured it out now almost 4 loads are ruined and can't get the smell out we've now ran the clean cycle with bleach twice and vinegar too and drained it multiple times but those loads are still smelling from before sadly even though washer is better
We just bought a used Samsung set at a moving sale. Like new, beautiful. They had 5 cats. The washer wouldn't drain so I pulled the filter and it had a handful of cat litter in it.
Wonderful. I had stuff nobody should find in their home. I will add that the filter has an o-ring. Take that off and clean that also. Take a toothbrush (not to be reused) and make sure all crevices and rubber areas are clean and shiny. Mine had hardened. Wipe the botton of the front door porthole, stuff collects their also. If your washer still smells, you didn't get it all out. Use a bright flashlight to check all those dark hidden areas. It is everywhere!
Thanks so much, jesus christ i can't believe this is not in the manual... i have tried everything, ended up here. Cleaned out all the gunk, lets see if the smell is gone tomorrow
Just found out my mom never told me about cleaning this thing. She has been doing this for years and I was completely in the dark that this even existed. Thanks mom.
Couldn't find a frying pan so I used a heart-shaped Valentine's day baking pan....yea! I worked :-) Hey thanks for this video...mine was stinky too. This took all of 10 minutes and worked great! Same Samsung but maybe a different year model.
All good advice. One other thing you can do to clean the inside drum of the washer is to place mouthwash into say a spray polish plastic cap [the cap covering the top of the spray can] and place it inside the washing machine on it's own and run the washing machine on a short wash cycle. The mouthwash that has antibiotic cleans the bacteria inside the washing machine. Do once or twice a month
So glad I watched this. I have the same washer and I am experiencing the smell. I have drained filter in the past, but not like I'm supposed to. Tried using the bleach tablet. Now I'm going to try the vinegar with the pure cycle. Thank goodness for you. tube.
Thank you - this was most helpful. In addition to the vinegar that I use - I also toss a box of baking soda in with the vinegar - into the tub - and a few drops of lavender essential oils. I did not realize that there was a filter etc. But all done and doing my first load now :-). Can't wait to have fresh smelling clothes again :-)
😁😁😂😂😂 I thought I was the only one that takes away my wife's pots and pans!!! I would never use them for things like this but I am always stealing her stuff out the kitchen like the towels and baking pans etc..😂
You have to do this every 2 months to prevent your clothes from smelling and keep your washer operating properly. It says it in the manual. You should also leave the drum door and detergent drawer open so it can air out and dry after EVERY wash.
When we moved into our new house, our washing machine wasn't draining, so we tried to open the filter. It honestly smelled worst than sewer water down there. The filter was filled with debree.
Switch to Charlie Laundry Detergent. It's cleans your tub everytime you do you laundry and leave ZERO residue. Regular detergent like Tide and Gain leaves a shit load of residue.
I still have the manual and it all comes with the instructions for those who need it. Cleaning the debris filter 1. Open the filter cover by pressing and pulling the handle of the filter cover with your finger. 2. Unscrew the drain cap by turning it counterclockwise. 3. Hold the cap on the end of the drain tube and slowly pull it out about 6 in. (15 cm) and drain off all the water. 4. Remove the debris filter cap. 5. Wash any dirt or other material from the debris filter. Make sure the drain pump propeller behind the debris filter is not blocked. 6. To assemble the filter cap, align the projected part of the filter cap to your 12 o'clock (on an imaginary clock) and turn it clockwise. 7. Replace the debris filter cap. 8. Replace the filter cover. Cleaning the door seal ANING THE DOOR SEAL 1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from the washer. 2. Inspect the gray colored seal between the door opening and о the basket for stained areas. Pull back the seal to inspect all areas under the seal and to check for foreign objects. seal 3. If stained areas are found, wipe down these areas of the seal, using the procedure that follows. a) Mix a dilute solution, using ¾ cup (177 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach, and 1 gal. (3.8 L) of warm tap water. b) Wipe the seal area with the dilute solution, using a damp cloth. c) Let stand 5 minutes. d Wipe down area thoroughly with a dry cloth and let the washer interior air dry with door open. MPORTANT: Wear rubber gloves when cleaning for prolonged periods. Refer to the bleach manufacturer's instructions for proper use. Pure cycle This course is a self-cleaning course that removes mold that may occur inside the washing machine. 1. Press the Power button. 2. Press the Pure Cycle™ button. Finish • You can only use the Delay Start function. 3. Press the Start/Pause button. Carment + 57* chid lock Door look g .. Pure cyclel Delay Start • If you press the Start/Pause button, the Pure Cycle course begins. • Using the Pure Cycle course, you can clean the drum without using a cleansing agent. CAUTION • Never use the Pure Cycle course when laundry is in the washing machine. This may result in damage to the texture or a problem with the washing machine. • If you want to use drum cleansing agent, use only 1/10 of the amount of the drum cleansing agent recommended by the cleansing agent manufacturer. The Pure Cycle Auto Alarm Function • If the "Pure Cycle" button is lit after a wash, it indicates that tub (drum) cleaning is required. In this case, remove the laundry from the washing machine, turn the power on, and clean the drum by performing the Pure Cycle course. • If you do not perform the Pure Cycle course, the "Pure Cycle" indicator is turned off. However, the "Pure Cycle" indicator will light after two washes have been performed. This will not result in a problem with the washing machine. • Although generally, the Pure Cycle Auto Alarm appears once a month or so, the frequency may differ depending on the number of times the washing machine is used
For this reason I would never buy a front-loader. You must leave the door open in-between washes to let stuff inside dry. That goes for top-loaders, front-loaders, dishwashers, bathrooms, etc. With the seals on front loaders, they may not dry completely and the black mold and mildew will still grow. Wow 2 - 4 hour self clean cycle...Won't that take away most, if not all the savings from low water usage and it certainly will cause more maintenance in the future, no?
The really big problem with these machines is when the spider bracket corrodes and the drum starts spinning off center. There are plenty of youtube videos that describe this problem. When it occurs the entire machine needs to be taken apart and the spider needs to be replaced.
Joe Vignolo - yep exactly what happened to mine! I read where one guy got some water proofing paint stuff from a auto parts store, that he was told is used on jets to protect certain parts from water damage. A small can was about $15. He painted it on the new part you spoke of to prevent corrosion. Mine was in four pieces and had parts that looked like ground up powder. What a rip off!
4:26 Not sure if adding liquids at the start of the self clean help. I have a Samsung too and when you first start the self clean, the machine immediately checks that the machine is empty of liquids by running the drain pump. This in effect removes the vinegar or other liquid you just added. I've added to the soap drawer after it has filled with better results. My seals are clean but the smell reamined after 16 ounces of White vinigar was added. I'm on septic so bleach has to be used minimally.Edit: I just poured straight bleach on a Mr.Clean dry eraser and scrubbed the drum, seals and door. Hope this will help. Added a little bleach about 10 minutes into the clean cycle.
Did this help at all? Ours smells iffy as well and we too have a septic tank so, as you know, have to use harsh chemicals sparingly. Never had this odour issue with a washer before!
Rosie Rossiter I hear all front loaders get the smell issue. We keep the washer door open when not send. Clorox on a sponge works but haven’t cleaned since my last comments.
I have the exact set that you do. Thanks for posting this! I have cleaned out the rubber gasket and drained the water, but didn't get the filter out and clean it. Duh! Need to do that still.
Animal by-products in liquid soaps and ultra liquid softener products cause washing machine mold by leaving a residue the builds up on the inside of the lining of the wash drum, the drain hose, and in the dispenser drawer pipe in which the mold feeds on (visualize the inside of the kitchen sink drain.). Do an Internet search of those products made with animal by-products and avoid them. Powdered detergents with built in fabric softeners seem to be safe. Borax added to every wash will prevent on possibly undo most of the mold. Avoid liquid softeners altogether and use clothes dryer sheets instead.
Front load washes clothes and whites pretty well at laundromats. But these consumer machines suck big time. I washes my towels two cycles and they still smell when you use them. I make sure I use the best settings, but this was never a problem on top loads, and we never had smells, and had to clean them. These are not high tech machines, but a bunch of bells and whistles we are paying for.
We did just that. We got a free toploader and dryer at an estate sale and our lives are 100% better. Shorter wash cycles, great smelling clothes, it changed our lives. Now I just have to find some sucker to sell our Samsung washer and dryer to.
@@kyle2034 Somebody in the comments section mentioned Charlie's laundry soap. I bought some and it is making me hate my front loader a lot less. This detergent cleans out your machine and cleans the clothes well. Until I can somehow work my way back to a toploader, I'm going to stick with Charlie's. THANK YOU TO WHOEVER MENTIONED CHARLIE'S LAUNDRY SOAP ❤
You have to do this every 2 months to prevent your clothes from smelling and keep your washer operating properly. It says it in the manual. You should also leave the drum door and detergent drawer open so it can air out and dry after EVERY wash.
Jason Alexander drum is antibacterial. The stank is from the sitting water at the bottom, that’s why it’s important to pour vinegar in it till next wash cycle!
@@LH81633 The Drum maybe antibacterial, but the stuff that stick on the top of it is definitely not. Hire a professional to clean the washing machine, You will be surprised when they take the drum out.
Front loaders developed this problem with the advent of HE machines that can do an entire load in 3 gallons of water, and users wash with cold water using HE detergents. Vintage front loaders used copious amounts of water, users washed in hot or warm water, and Ultra softeners hadn't been invented.
thank you so much, the stink was driving me crazy, I had done the Vinegar and the cleaning of the rim, but I didn't even know about the hose and the filter(no sticker or nothing).
This may improve the smell slightly, but will not get rid of it at all. There is no way to get rid of it unless you disassemble the washer completely and manually clean all the parts of the washer, especially the drum and drum housing. That funk you wiped off the gasket is not only there, but it's on the drum itself. Pull the gasket back further and expose the outer lip of the drum. Then put a towel on and around the lip. Spin the washer by hand and you will see all the gunk accumulated. Not only is it there but it's everywhere on the drum unfortunately. Flawed design.
I am an appliance repair technician and I will tell you that the odor is evidence of soap buildup on your inner plastic tub. Almost everyone has this problem. To confirm that you do, run an empty cycle with hot water and no soap. If you see lots of soap suds suddenly appear in the drum during agitation you need to do a vinegar wash to eliminate the build up. A whole gallon of vinegar should be used as the vinegar gets heavily diluted in the process. Start a clean washer cycle, then blend the vinegar with the incoming water during the fill. Cleaning out the soap residue takes away the food source for the mold and bacteria. Repeat a vinegar wash every 2 weeks to 30 days. Stay away from pods! They are too much soap and will get you right back where you started. Lastly, if you have a water softner or treatment system use almost NO soap. You dont need hardly any because your water will do the cleaning by itself. Think of your detergent as a water softner and conditioner. The water is conditioned to clean. If you have apparatus doing this on your water supply, adding detergent is redundant.
What about the inner lining? Will that (vinegar self-clean cycle) be enough to clean it or is scrubbing still recommended? It was recommended to use "Affresh" tablets with the self-clean cycle (which get used once a month). But there is still this sewer smell! AND we ruled out the p-trap (p-trap is not what smells!). The smell is coming from the bottom left side/bottom left corner of the washer where the drain tubes are. (Clean out area is empty and clean, draining clear water)
We read that vinegar will ruin the machine?!? That it is too hard on the hoses?
Don't use washing machine cleaners unless they are citric acid based. Check the ingredients and if you see sodium carbonate or sodium anything as the first ingredient don't use it! Sodium is what we are working to remove when we clean. You can't clean out sodium with more sodium! Vinegar or citric acid are food based acids with a mild acidity and won't harm anything in your washer.
It helps a lot to leave the door open between washes. Our laundry area has a door itself so there is not much room if that door has to be closed. So I wedge a styrofoam cup in the washer door so there is a few inches of gap. I also have a tiny "desk" fan I use to circulate air into the opening a couple times per week.
Thank you SO MUCH for this video! I followed EVERYTHING you did, and I really attacked the gasket with Clorox wipes, then dried it. I knew about the filter at the bottom, but I NEVER KNEW about the rubber hose that holds that gag awful water...I drained it the same way you did, scrubbed the window (esp at the bottom), cleaned and bleached the filter, then poured white vinegar on the pure mode and ADDED an Affresh tablet too. My washer smells awesome now. I cannot thank you enough!! You SAVED my washer! Thanks SO much!!
Same here... that little hose.
I bought a product from Home Depot, called Afresh, that does a great job of cleaning my front-load Samsung washer. Once a month I put a cleaning puck inside the drum and activate the self-cleaning cycle. The first time I used it, after owning the machine for two years and becoming very stinky, it made the self-cleaning water in the drum super dirty. My machine no longer has an odor problem.
Thanks for this video. It was soo bad that I began to shop for a new washer (non front load). You saved me some money.
The salesperson told my wife when we purchased our Samsung washer that when she was finished with the wash to throw a hand towel or regular towel across the door to keep it open to avoid stinky smell and mildew. So far it has worked over three years now. No stinky smell, no mildew, no mold. Never close the door completely when not in use.
Man, thank you so much for this. My washer has got so bad that my clothes, while washed, have taken on the washer smell... I'll be following your advice and cleaning this thing thoroughly this weekend!
7 years and I've never ever noticed this frigging bottom entry and even googled my make and model of how to self clean and Samsung instructed to use Pure Cycle mode as you described with no product and its 2 hours. Still smelled. Purchased products for cleaning high eficiency front loader washers too. And finally googled elaborately how to clean self clean samsung blah blah blah BAD SMELL and here comes your video and I'm mind blown with this discovery trap with stinky water right there in plain sight at my feet (wtf!!!!) and the disgusting stenchy moldy nasty residue when pulling back the resistent rubber. I'm completely jaw dropped and smelly from watching and immediately following everything you did including the vinegar, but took all your advice and will literally never ever think about anything I've washed because was it ever truly clean or just masked with amazing smells?!!! Yuckkkkk. I will rewash everything I own in this actual CLEAN WASHING MACHINE thanks to YOU!! Never again a front loader.
I said the same thing I’m never purchasing a front loader again.
You have seriously helped me out. For years I couldn't figure the smell out and what that compartment was for. Thank you so much for the video.
I had no idea! We are in a new home. Came with the front loader. Never had one before. Started smelling....looked into UA-cam. After a few non helping videos I found yours! Now I know...and I am following your advice on the whole process. I am also following you on UA-cam lol. Nice work!
How has it been, have you kept the smell at a minimum? My new home came with one and it smells.
And does the advice offered here work or not? almost a year later
I didn't know anything about the drain at the bottom....it was so gross. Thank you for these tips!!
This needs to be the most watched and liked video on UA-cam. Thank you!! I'm scouring my machine right now! I had no clue what Pure Cycle was for!
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I have this same unit, and do all the same things this gentleman showed. Once all loads are finished, I wipe both of the rubber seals as well as under the the smaller gasket.
Making sure all of the water is out of there. Then I pull out the detergent tray run it under warm water let it air dry, also wipe down the interior where the detergent tray goes. Finally dry the water off of the door. Sounds like a lot of trouble you say, - takes me all of 3 minutes - and no gunk is left and no smell.
I'm sure your wife is pleased you used her favorite pan for the stinkiest water ever described..
The pleasures of matrimony.....
That’s actually her least favorite pan. She hates that fuckin pan so much she told him to use it.
@@inkfilledlungs That plot twist makes sense.
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She will use that water for their dinner.
So helpful!! I knew about the trap below, but didnt realize I could unplug the little hose as well. Always ended up with that nasty water everywhere!
I was about to take everything apart as I saw mold or something building up around the opening but saw your video and by cleaning up and removing the standing water in the little hose in the bottom already make a huge difference! Thanks for this! Very good up to this day! :-)
If doing this made a difference then your inner tub urgently needs a proper clean and with something more effective than vinegar.
I've had my washing machine for 2 years and discovered today that I was supposed to drain and wash the filter. Wish me luck.
We’ve never done it and we got these type of washers when they first came out ...
I actually just found my filter today since the water was sitting in the tub and was pitch black.... Glad I had solved that... So I did some more searching on maintenance I should be doing and found this video! Thank you so much. I was already wiping it down with white vinegar and cleaning the rubbery grey border, but I had no idea what the pure cycle mode was... I just have it running empty right now to clean it out, but I'll be sure to use the pure cycle next time.
That was some good pointers. I have one for the last 8 months. I figured the best way is to not get the smell in the first place. I leave the washer door wide open for a few hrs till the water evaporates, then close it. No water no mold. But yes one still has to clean the filter at the bottom regardless.
Mums favourite pan and daughters favourite face washer. Nice one Dad!
Have had my LG for 2 - 1/2 years and never knew what that little door was for. Well that I what I get for not reading the manual. Thanks for the video and the comments now I can clean out my washer.
Third video I've watched. By far, the most helpful. And I don't need to freaking take apart the entire washing machine. Last guy took the top off too!
I was ready to throw out my front loading washer and go back to a top loading washer. Thank you You Tube! With a number of videos and comments on how to combat this smelly washer and our smelly clothes, I have now had my problem solved! Never again will I use liquid detergent! First you must clean out your washer with powdered "Dishwasher" soap and do this about 3-5 times (first clean out your filter at the bottom of the washer) Then do not use the liquid detergent. Use a no-name powdered detergent or one of your choice from that point on. My clothes and machine no longer stink!
YOU are the man!! I had never checked the drain under the rubber gasket. So much dog hair build up in mine. Thank you so much for the tip
Hey also take out the detergent tray and clean that and behind it. There is a clip you press down to remove it. Mine was quite moldy.
Troy Maifeld i recently did this and sprayed mildew spray where the tray sits.. It was pretty yucky back there
undecidedlady79 I did the same thing! And I had to stop using liquid fab softener because my tray was flooded and not draining until I cleaned my machine-Now I am wondering if I should stop using Downy altogether, because it DOES leave a build-up. I now use Tide pods with the Downy in them (when Incan find them) to cut down on the liquid fab softener usage. I use dryer sheets whenever possible!!
Good advice yup remove that drawer stick it sink give it a good clean now look in space where drawer was u should see some holes in top area that would be directly above detergent drawer when it's inserted I'd use a small toothbrush for these also have to be cleaned as they are nozzles that spray water to mix with detergents before entering down into drum also back area use an old cloth give it all a good wipe perform good maintenance regularly and it should help extend the longevity of ur machine theoretically
You have to do this every 2 months to prevent your clothes from smelling and keep your washer operating properly. It says it in the manual. You should also leave the drum door and detergent drawer open so it can air out and dry after EVERY wash.
Thank you for the video. I wish I'd found this before I paid $200 to have someone to do the same. Happy we didn't have to replace the machine but would like to have my $200 back 🙂
Dude you are so awesome!!! thank you so much for taking the time to make this video, the stink coming from the washing machine was driving me nuts...
Thank you! My girlfriend has a front loader and didn’t know about that filter 🤢. I’ve never owned on either so your video was super helpful.
Hi All, it's not only the filter and wiping out the door seal of excess water that you need to clean. You also need to pull out the soap drawer completely, then spray, brush & wipe out the roof of this area. Never keep your drawer shut as mould will have a party. Always leave the door of the machine slightly ajar so the door seal can air. (It's in most manuals & how to videos by the manufacturers). If you follow these few simple steps you'll find you'll need less soap & will have cleaner washes. The environment will appreciate it to. 🦋Happy Washing 👚🩲🧦
I have a Kenmore washer in use for about 14 years. Every month I run the cleaning cycle (41 minutes long) with either 3/4 cup of bleach or an Affresh tablet for washer cleaning. Then I wipe the rubber seal around the door and the door itself. After washing I leave the door cracked open and the detergent/softener tray partly open so the insides dry. Never had any bad smells out of the washer.
This was SOOOOOOO helpful! Thank you for keeping the video up, and for providing all the help today!
Thank you so much! I have a Samsung for almost 3 years now. The smell gets on the towels and on the baby clothes, just everywhere! I hate the smell and it is embarrassing! No baby deserves to smell like that. I wasn't aware of the comparment at the bottom but hubby does and said he hasn't cleaned that for a long time. Ugh!
I ran a Pure Cycle last night and I am running a load of towels with just vinegar with warm water right now (my first time washing clothes with just vinegar), hope it will get rid of all smell. Thank you for showing us! It helps a lot
Straight to the steps and point! Love it!
Thank you so much for this simple and helpful video--your suggestions totally worked!!!
You are awesome! Thank you so much for posting this video, very clear and informational.
Thank you!!! This helped out so much! It’s the only video that I watched and a few minutes after watching I took action. My washer is now on “Pure Cycle” ;) No mor smelly clothes! THANK YOU!
Thanks, I was able to follow your directions and my machine is much fresher smelling. Thanks so much.
Put a cup of vinegar in between wash, let it sit till next wash. Run clean cycle as much as 2 a week! With front loaders the drain pump turns on first!!! That’s why you want to let it sit between washes. I’ve had mine for ten years and decided to replace drain pump to keep it to its optimum operation.. keep in mind these front loaders have their own heating element which brings the water to sanitize temp.
We just got a set just like this today so I'm watching to know how we can take care of it. Thanks for uploading this. :)
I have a front loader now for almost 12 years. It’s a Samsung.
My machine never smelled of mold or anything other than The detergent that I’ve been using.
I’m guessing because when I’m done with washing clothes I never close the door (all the way )to the washing machine which creates an airtight seal which does not allow the washer machine to breathe/Air out.
Henry Yulfo
Great. Henry, what is the model? Kg? I am looking to get a front loader but not sure which to buy. If you had your for 12 years. 👍😘. What is the brand and model. Thanks
I have had the front loader for about 9 years and I also keep the door open. The machine doesn't smell but the clothes do!!
How is it that a machine is sold in the millions and you are not supposed to close the door when done? My laundry room is tiny and I deeply regret my purchase.
That's a fact. Our washer doesn't could not smell it by being by it and starting loads its the clothes started smelling and that's when we figured it out now almost 4 loads are ruined and can't get the smell out we've now ran the clean cycle with bleach twice and vinegar too and drained it multiple times but those loads are still smelling from before sadly even though washer is better
Super helpful!! Thanks for taking the time to film the whole process!
We just bought a used Samsung set at a moving sale. Like new, beautiful. They had 5 cats. The washer wouldn't drain so I pulled the filter and it had a handful of cat litter in it.
Wonderful. I had stuff nobody should find in their home. I will add that the filter has an o-ring. Take that off and clean that also. Take a toothbrush (not to be reused) and make sure all crevices and rubber areas are clean and shiny. Mine had hardened. Wipe the botton of the front door porthole, stuff collects their also. If your washer still smells, you didn't get it all out. Use a bright flashlight to check all those dark hidden areas. It is everywhere!
Thank you! We’ve had ours for about a year and I absolutely hate it for this exact reason.
Thanks so much, jesus christ i can't believe this is not in the manual... i have tried everything, ended up here. Cleaned out all the gunk, lets see if the smell is gone tomorrow
I can confirm it is much better now, i think i will have to repeat cleaning the rubbers a few times.
Very useful information. thank you. 👍
Just found out my mom never told me about cleaning this thing. She has been doing this for years and I was completely in the dark that this even existed. Thanks mom.
Eeeeeeuw my machine was so disgusting!!! It's squeaky clean now - thank you so much!
Couldn't find a frying pan so I used a heart-shaped Valentine's day baking pan....yea! I worked :-)
Hey thanks for this video...mine was stinky too. This took all of 10 minutes and worked great!
Same Samsung but maybe a different year model.
All good advice. One other thing you can do to clean the inside drum of the washer is to place mouthwash into say a spray polish plastic cap [the cap covering the top of the spray can] and place it inside the washing machine on it's own and run the washing machine on a short wash cycle. The mouthwash that has antibiotic cleans the bacteria inside the washing machine. Do once or twice a month
Wow this video is everything I needed!! Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I cannot wait to clean mine 😅
Incredible video. Thank you!
Very helpful!! Thank you!!😊
Dude.. great video. I can’t get this thing to stop smelling.
If you use dry powder detergent, your machine will never smell. I have this same machine. The smell derives from the liquid detergent.
So glad I watched this. I have the same washer and I am experiencing the smell. I have drained filter in the past, but not like I'm supposed to. Tried using the bleach tablet. Now I'm going to try the vinegar with the pure cycle. Thank goodness for you. tube.
Good video.
Tip: Adding ½ a cup of baking soda to the detergent tray after adding the vinegar in the tub will do wonders.
Won't that turn the wasting machine into a volcano? 😁
Thank you - this was most helpful. In addition to the vinegar that I use - I also toss a box of baking soda in with the vinegar - into the tub - and a few drops of lavender essential oils. I did not realize that there was a filter etc. But all done and doing my first load now :-). Can't wait to have fresh smelling clothes again :-)
This is awesome!!! Mine is only 1 yr old and started to smell!! Thank you!! 😀
Thank you. I have been trying to figure this out for the last three months.
😁😁😂😂😂 I thought I was the only one that takes away my wife's pots and pans!!! I would never use them for things like this but I am always stealing her stuff out the kitchen like the towels and baking pans etc..😂
Vinegar is a good idea when using the clean mode. It can't hurt anything and it cleans areas you can't see. We have an older model and it's a mess.
Thanks for this. I’ve lost the instructions and didn’t have a clue. Very helpful 👍
You have to do this every 2 months to prevent your clothes from smelling and keep your washer operating properly. It says it in the manual. You should also leave the drum door and detergent drawer open so it can air out and dry after EVERY wash.
When we moved into our new house, our washing machine wasn't draining, so we tried to open the filter. It honestly smelled worst than sewer water down there. The filter was filled with debree.
Switch to Charlie Laundry Detergent. It's cleans your tub everytime you do you laundry and leave ZERO residue.
Regular detergent like Tide and Gain leaves a shit load of residue.
Ty for the tip! Trying this..
Just bought one of these, really glad to know this. Thanks!
Helpful video! Thank you! 😊
Dude, I appreciate this video gonna get like 10 bottles of white vinegar!! lol
Since ive bought my washer it had a smell supossibly it was brand new from sears gonna clean it tomorrow now that ive watched this video thanks
So helpful. Thanks. 👍👍👍👍
Great video and still relevant now!
This was really good. Thank you!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate you sharing this with us!
I still have the manual and it all comes with the instructions for those who need it.
Cleaning the debris filter
1. Open the filter cover by pressing and pulling the handle of the filter cover with your finger.
2. Unscrew the drain cap by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Hold the cap on the end of the drain tube and slowly pull it out about 6 in. (15 cm) and drain off all the water.
4. Remove the debris filter cap.
5. Wash any dirt or other material from the debris filter. Make sure the drain pump propeller behind the debris filter is not blocked.
6. To assemble the filter cap, align the projected part of the filter cap to your 12 o'clock (on an imaginary clock) and turn it clockwise.
7. Replace the debris filter cap.
8. Replace the filter cover.
Cleaning the door seal
ANING THE DOOR SEAL
1. Open the washer door and remove any clothing or items from the washer.
2. Inspect the gray colored seal between the door opening and
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the basket for stained areas. Pull back the seal to inspect all areas under the seal and to check for foreign objects.
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3. If stained areas are found, wipe down these areas of the seal, using the procedure that follows.
a) Mix a dilute solution, using ¾ cup (177 mL) of liquid chlorine bleach, and 1 gal. (3.8 L) of warm tap water.
b) Wipe the seal area with the dilute solution, using a damp cloth.
c) Let stand 5 minutes.
d Wipe down area thoroughly with a dry cloth and let the washer interior air dry with door
open.
MPORTANT:
Wear rubber gloves when cleaning for prolonged periods.
Refer to the bleach manufacturer's instructions for proper use.
Pure cycle
This course is a self-cleaning course that removes mold that may occur inside the washing machine.
1. Press the Power button.
2. Press the Pure Cycle™ button.
Finish
• You can only use the Delay Start function.
3. Press the Start/Pause button.
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• If you press the Start/Pause button, the Pure Cycle course begins.
• Using the Pure Cycle course, you can clean the drum without using a cleansing agent.
CAUTION •
Never use the Pure Cycle course when laundry is in the washing machine. This may result in damage to the texture or a problem with the washing machine.
• If you want to use drum cleansing agent, use only 1/10 of the amount of the drum cleansing agent recommended by the cleansing agent manufacturer.
The Pure Cycle Auto Alarm Function
• If the "Pure Cycle" button is lit after a wash, it indicates that tub (drum) cleaning is required.
In this case, remove the laundry from the washing machine, turn the power on, and clean the drum by performing the Pure Cycle course.
• If you do not perform the Pure Cycle course, the "Pure Cycle" indicator is turned off.
However, the "Pure Cycle" indicator will light after two washes have been performed. This will not result in a problem with the washing machine.
• Although generally, the Pure Cycle Auto Alarm appears once a month or so, the frequency may differ depending on the number of times the washing machine is used
For this reason I would never buy a front-loader. You must leave the door open in-between washes to let stuff inside dry. That goes for top-loaders, front-loaders, dishwashers, bathrooms, etc. With the seals on front loaders, they may not dry completely and the black mold and mildew will still grow. Wow 2 - 4 hour self clean cycle...Won't that take away most, if not all the savings from low water usage and it certainly will cause more maintenance in the future, no?
The really big problem with these machines is when the spider bracket corrodes and the drum starts spinning off center. There are plenty of youtube videos that describe this problem. When it occurs the entire machine needs to be taken apart and the spider needs to be replaced.
Joe Vignolo - yep exactly what happened to mine! I read where one guy got some water proofing paint stuff from a auto parts store, that he was told is used on jets to protect certain parts from water damage. A small can was about $15. He painted it on the new part you spoke of to prevent corrosion. Mine was in four pieces and had parts that looked like ground up powder. What a rip off!
very helpful...I am going to do this right now! Thank you!
Very helpful and in brief, thanks a lot
Great video! Thanks for the info.😄
4:26 Not sure if adding liquids at the start of the self clean help. I have a Samsung too and when you first start the self clean, the machine immediately checks that the machine is empty of liquids by running the drain pump. This in effect removes the vinegar or other liquid you just added. I've added to the soap drawer after it has filled with better results. My seals are clean but the smell reamined after 16 ounces of White vinigar was added. I'm on septic so bleach has to be used minimally.Edit: I just poured straight bleach on a Mr.Clean dry eraser and scrubbed the drum, seals and door. Hope this will help. Added a little bleach about 10 minutes into the clean cycle.
Did this help at all? Ours smells iffy as well and we too have a septic tank so, as you know, have to use harsh chemicals sparingly. Never had this odour issue with a washer before!
Rosie Rossiter I hear all front loaders get the smell issue. We keep the washer door open when not send. Clorox on a sponge works but haven’t cleaned since my last comments.
Da wifes nice cookware! 😅 A whole box of bakingsoda on a full cycle is good to do also.
Thank you so much for this!! It was disgusting but so happy my washer is clean
we have same washer and dryer. very helpful information
I have the exact set that you do. Thanks for posting this! I have cleaned out the rubber gasket and drained the water, but didn't get the filter out and clean it. Duh! Need to do that still.
Animal by-products in liquid soaps and ultra liquid softener products cause washing machine mold by leaving a residue the builds up on the inside of the lining of the wash drum, the drain hose, and in the dispenser drawer pipe in which the mold feeds on (visualize the inside of the kitchen sink drain.).
Do an Internet search of those products made with animal by-products and avoid them. Powdered detergents with built in fabric softeners seem to be safe.
Borax added to every wash will prevent on possibly undo most of the mold. Avoid liquid softeners altogether and use clothes dryer sheets instead.
This was so helpful. Thank you.
Thank you - This was helpful!!
Thanks, my man. Very helpful!
I'm going to switch back to the old School top load washer and dryer.this shut ain't right
Front load washes clothes and whites pretty well at laundromats. But these consumer machines suck big time. I washes my towels two cycles and they still smell when you use them. I make sure I use the best settings, but this was never a problem on top loads, and we never had smells, and had to clean them. These are not high tech machines, but a bunch of bells and whistles we are paying for.
I can not lie - I hate my front loader! Wish I had the room in my house for a top loader.
We did just that. We got a free toploader and dryer at an estate sale and our lives are 100% better. Shorter wash cycles, great smelling clothes, it changed our lives.
Now I just have to find some sucker to sell our Samsung washer and dryer to.
@@kyle2034 Somebody in the comments section mentioned Charlie's laundry soap. I bought some and it is making me hate my front loader a lot less. This detergent cleans out your machine and cleans the clothes well. Until I can somehow work my way back to a toploader, I'm going to stick with Charlie's. THANK YOU TO WHOEVER MENTIONED CHARLIE'S LAUNDRY SOAP ❤
@icie4u You can purchase Charlie's Soap at charliesoap.com
thank you for sharing this with us
It's really convenient if you have a wet-dry vac to have it ready when you start doing something like this.
Oh dude I cannot thank you enough. The stank is God awful and your clothes smell like the stank. Oh lordymercy, my prayers have been answered.
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I knowwww. We live lakefront, I told my husband that my clothes smell like they've been washed in the lake.
You have to do this every 2 months to prevent your clothes from smelling and keep your washer operating properly. It says it in the manual. You should also leave the drum door and detergent drawer open so it can air out and dry after EVERY wash.
This is a temporary fix. The smell will come back no matter what because there is mold on the drum casing that you just can't get to.
Jason Alexander drum is antibacterial. The stank is from the sitting water at the bottom, that’s why it’s important to pour vinegar in it till next wash cycle!
@@LH81633 The Drum maybe antibacterial, but the stuff that stick on the top of it is definitely not. Hire a professional to clean the washing machine, You will be surprised when they take the drum out.
Front loaders developed this problem with the advent of HE machines that can do an entire load in 3 gallons of water, and users wash with cold water using HE detergents. Vintage front loaders used copious amounts of water, users washed in hot or warm water, and Ultra softeners hadn't been invented.
This really works. Thanks so much for sharing.
thank you so much, the stink was driving me crazy, I had done the Vinegar and the cleaning of the rim, but I didn't even know about the hose and the filter(no sticker or nothing).
Thank you so much for those helpful tips!
Thank you for a great video.
Thanks very helpful.
This may improve the smell slightly, but will not get rid of it at all. There is no way to get rid of it unless you disassemble the washer completely and manually clean all the parts of the washer, especially the drum and drum housing. That funk you wiped off the gasket is not only there, but it's on the drum itself. Pull the gasket back further and expose the outer lip of the drum. Then put a towel on and around the lip. Spin the washer by hand and you will see all the gunk accumulated. Not only is it there but it's everywhere on the drum unfortunately. Flawed design.