Random Thoughts.....

[RatLabGuy]

If you have a front load washer and haven’t ever taken the front rubber boot off that seals the drum to the door you may want to. We have had ours for about 5 yrs. Use them a lot. We use the little tabs to “clean it once a month” as recommended but a week ago I noticed a stink. Wife did the “clean cycle” which is like the hottest and almost 2hrs long with a cleaner tab and vinegar. Seemed to go away then hit again Friday. I tore it apart today and the ABSOLUTE FUNK that was trapped all behind where it seals to the drum was enough to make me gag. I’d like to think we are pretty clean folks around our place but holy damn!!!! When these give out I will never own a front load again. Didn’t take pics cause honestly I feel embarrassed at how disgusting it was.

I've heard the same from many folks w/ front loaders.
We're still rockin' the 25+ y/o top loader that came w/ the house and will continue to.

 

[R Q]

do you leave the door open (cracked) when not in use?

I even leave the lid to my top loader open when not in use.

 

[jeepinmatt]

I even leave the lid to my top loader open when not in use.

I have two young boys. Mine is never not in use!

 

[Ron]

I've heard the same from many folks w/ front loaders.
We're still rockin' the 25+ y/o top loader that came w/ the house and will continue to.

yeah we had a a maytag neptune set given to us as wedding gifts. For those who dont know - collossal disaster resulting in class action lawsuits and nearly bankrupting maytag at the time. I swore off front loaders "forever"

We moved in '24 and wife really wanted a front loader. I gave in since she does all the laundry. Two years they have been trouble free and damn nice. I even check regularly for mold buildup and none so far.

 

[justjeepin86]

We have a Speed Queen top loader and it still get's smelly. I need to take it a part now, come to think of it. Maybe it's just me, lol.

 

[skyhighZJ]

do you leave the door open (cracked) when not in use?

Yes