Rental Woes...

[wishwash]

Well, our new LG front loader was great while it was lasted. We sold our house with everything in it.

Our current rental has an older LG waveforce set. It's not my favorite. The washer struggles with turnover, some stains remain on my clothes and require re-washing, but it also leaves a musty smell. I have to pop my laundry into the dryer as soon as the wash is done, else the musty smell will come through my clothes while wearing them. Gross!

I've tried those washer cleaning packets, which helped some, but I assume there's fabric softener sludge under the impeller. Are there any ways to get this thing a little cleaner without taking it apart?

Also, if anybody has one of these and has found a way to program the cycles for better washing, that would be a big help. I use the water plus button, which helps some.

TIA

 

[DADoES]

The interior of the outer tub and exterior of the inner basket are surely covered with residue. Removing the impeller won't get you access to those areas, further disassembly is required.

 

[combo52]

Have you tried cleaning the machine by running a hot cycle with lots of bleach?

Also whenever you wash light colored towels and sheets, you should use bleach that’ll get rid of that musty smell fast and keep it out.

 

[logixx]

Depending on the model, here's a video of how to enter the test mode. I'd say having it fill with hot water (plus some not too sudsy cleaner) and then WaveForce should help get rid of a good amount of residue.

 

[combo52]

Cleaning up a skanky smelling washer

We get a lot of pretty gross machines into the warehouse. We have found that you have to do 30 to 50 loads in them correctly before they even start to smell great sometimes but it will get better.

 

[DADoES]

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[wishwash]

Gave it a good run with bleach today. Let’s see if it lasts.

Still not sure about the washing action. I think my only solution is to run smaller loads of really dirty items to get better turnover. It struggles with larger mixed loads.

 

[stan]

Try putting a cup and a half of plain washing soda (not baking soda) and noting else and run a hot cycle.