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Front-Load Washer Smell — Priest Lake Humidity Edition
Door-open drying, seal wipes and a monthly hot clean cycle — plus when the smell means a repair.
Front-load washers trap moisture in the door seal, and Antioch's lakeside humidity makes mold grow faster. Leave the door cracked open between loads and wipe the seal fold weekly.
Run a hot empty clean cycle monthly, use the right amount of HE detergent (too much feeds buildup), and clean the drain pump filter if your model has one.
A smell plus leaks, standing water or grinding noises is no longer a cleaning issue — that is pump, bearing or hose trouble worth a diagnosis.
If the problem continues, go straight to its service page: Washer Repair — or call (615) 583-1836.