Washing machine bad smell

[Christiemep]

Our washing machine keeps a lot of moisture and has a bad smell every time I open it. Any suggestions/help on controlling the moisture and/or the smell?

 

[Mile High]

I always leave the door open on our washer when we are not using it.  Also periodically run an empty load with "affresh" to keep it clean.

 

[Arch Hoagland]

What kind of washing machine?

 

[Raylc]

Like Brad said we leave the door open also. We even leave the one at home open so it doesn't mold or mildew.

 

[trx680]

our home washing machine will stink in the summer time. Its a regular washing machine, no fancy frontload.

My wife researched it and read where liquid detergent is more likely to cause odor than powder detergent

 

[Gary RV_Wizard]

I'd run an empty wash cycle with some bleach or vinegar added, to kill off any mold that might be lurking inside. Chlorox (and others) has a product especially for this but plain old bleach works.
https://www.clorox.com/products/clorox-washing-machine-cleaner/

And here is an article on washing machine odors:
http://laundry.reviewed.com/features/why-your-washing-machine-smells-and-how-to-clean-it

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/reviewedcom/2016/11/03/why-your-washing-machine-smells-and-how-clean/93252222/

 

[Arch Hoagland]

Here's the reason I asked what make and model it was:

https://www.treehugger.com/corporate-responsibility/lawsuit-mold-problem-front-load-washing-machine.html

Turns out there are a lot of problems with front loaders.

 

[Rene T]

At our home, once a year, we throw in a packet of washing machine cleaner made by Tide. We've had this front loader since 2004 and have never had a smell issue.

 

[BigJohn]

Our daughter constantly complained about her front loader washer smelling. Got so bad she gave us practically new washer and dryer, we cleaned the boot between the door and drum. Now we clean after each washing. No smell ever.
It's time for new washer and dryer, so if anyone has a new smelly set we're game. Haha