How long do you let the lids open after using...

[danemodsandy]

Haven't Had Any Trouble...

...Since I switched from a DD machine with a plastic outer tub to a 'Tag with a porcelain outer tub. The former plastic-tub machine was stinky no matter what you did - lid up, lid down, bleach, no bleach, it was all the same. The 'Tag always smelled like a lady, lid up (me) or lid down (other half).

My other half resolved the problem with the DD machine by tearing it up while I was in Louisville doing a lecture, so I didn't have to wear myself out pulling the agitator and tub to clean the plastique. At the time, I was not pleased to have to buy new (to me) machines, but on balance, it worked out pretty well.

 

[Unimatic1140]

Solid Tubs - 48 hours
Perforated Tubs - 24 hours
Youngstown Jet-Tower Dishwasher - overnight

 

[djmjlcst]

Open all the time!

I leave the SQ top loaders open all the time except when using, of course! I've been told that drying out the tubs will prevent the mold and mildew plus there's no stink.

Mike L.

 

[qsd-dan]

On the daily driver, 24 7 365. Why would any of us nut jobs wash with the lid down? Lid remains up to prevent pooling and rusting of the outer tub. Vintage washers that get periodically rotated have their lids up for about 5 days or so after use to make damn sure water isn't pooling and causing future rust problems.

 

[70series]

Up until 1999/2000 we never left the lid open, and we were fortunate that our washers never had odor problems. From 2000 to 2004 we would leave the lid open after the last wash of the day only until that load was dried and folded, and leaving it open was not done on a regular basis. From 2004 to present, we always leave the lid up until we go to bed, and then it is closed until the next use.

Have a good one,
James

 

[autowasherfreak]

I leave the door open on the front loader all the time. The Maytag 806 I usually leave open two or three days.

 

[maytagbear]

I leave the

lid up all the time.

I think it's more butch, isn't it?

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[alr2903]

Always open, except sometimes when it is running. My Grandmother, not only kept the lid down, but slapped those fitted quilted vinyl top washer dryer covers on her machines, like sears used to sell. She had SQ's the dryer had the standing pilot light with the gas service door panel on the top, she always left the back right corner pulled over a tad, where it stayed warm on top. Her machines never rusted. She was always so lucky. alr2903

 

[jaxsunst]

On the Calypso, I leave it open till the residual water in the softner dispenser dries.

 

[steve1-18]

FL's are left ajar and dispenser drawers pulled out part way.
TL's minimum of 24 hours after use.

 

[gansky1]

I close them all just until right before company rings the bell. If you drop in unannounced, most lids are up and doors ajar.

 

[super32]

Always open unless company is coming. My W&D are off the kitchen behind bi-fold doors. You have to look for them to find them. Even with the bi-fold doors closed, the drawer and door can stay open 2-3in. Never any odors here. In past houses where i wasnt able to leave the door wide open, i would still prop it open with a towel.

 

[tolivac]

In the humid South out my way-leave the lids open all the time the my machines aren't in use.

 

[DADoES]

Until the next load, typically.