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Pungent Smell (unpleasant odor, stench, sewer)
When NOT in use, always a highly recommended tip to leave the top load washer lid open in order to the let the tub air itself out. The same applies to any front load washer. Leaving the door slightly AJAR after having washed a load and emptied the washing machine will help getting the drum, tub and rubber boot gasket drying up quicker from the ambient fresh air.
The washing machine, on its own, cannot produce unpleasant odors or stench.
Washing machine tub bad odors are either caused by an accumulated film of grime (excessive detergent & fabric softener) on the inner surface of the tub and drum, commercial usage, stagnant water, clogged house drain or incorrect drain hose installation.
- Same as your bathtub or kitchen sink, cleaning the washing machine tub every so often is highly recommended. Run regular TUB CLEAN cycles.
- Top load washing machines, as well as front load washers, are designed for residential / household use . NOT an industrial grade machine.
- Leave the lid/door opened when not being used.
- Pungent sewer smell may result from backwash due to clogged drain.
- Make sure drain hose installed to recommended standards.