Washing Machine Foul Smell
A Washing Machine with the "Foul Smell" fault usually shows it through a musty odour from the drum, a smell that transfers onto washed clothes, and visible residue around the door seal. This is typically traced back to detergent and fabric softener buildup in the drum seal, a blocked drain trapping standing water, and mould growth in a machine left closed after use. A technician resolves it by deep-cleaning the drum seal and detergent tray and clearing any blockage causing water to sit.
Symptoms
- A musty odour from the drum
- A smell that transfers onto washed clothes
- Visible residue around the door seal
Likely causes
- Detergent and fabric softener buildup in the drum seal
- A blocked drain trapping standing water
- Mould growth in a machine left closed after use
How it's repaired
Deep-cleaning the drum seal and detergent tray and clearing any blockage causing water to sit.
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Frequently asked questions
Why is my Washing Machine foul Smell?
The usual causes are detergent and fabric softener buildup in the drum seal, a blocked drain trapping standing water, and mould growth in a machine left closed after use.
How is this fixed?
By deep-cleaning the drum seal and detergent tray and clearing any blockage causing water to sit.
Can this be repaired at home, or does it need the workshop?
Most cases of foul Smell in a Washing Machine are fixed on-site; if bench-level work is needed, the unit can be brought to the workshop instead.
Which areas is this repair available in?
Yeshwanthpur, Mathikere, New BEL Road, Gokula, and Sanjaynagar. Call 74112 25242 to arrange a visit.
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