Do Front Load Washers Stink?

Do Front Load Washers Stink?

Front-loaders can have mold/mildew problems.

Every repair technician we spoke with told us that odor is one of the most common problems they're called in to fix—but it's preventable. Wipe out the door and gasket between every use.

Is there a front load washer that doesn't smell?

The UltraFresh Front Load washers, engineered to stay fresh and clean, use first-of-its-kind technology to help prevent the growth of odor-causing bacteria without the need for owners to wipe down their machine or leave the door open after each load.

Do front load washers still smell?

And 15 percent of front loaders were cited for odor compared with 6 percent for HE top-loaders and 2 percent for top-load agitator washers. Mold can develop in various parts of the washer, including in the dispensers and the rubber gasket around the opening.

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