I agree with MEQ; use POWDER HE detergent only! Yes, I have also found it very hard to find HE powders in grocery stores. I use SA8 Premium with BIOQUEST powder from www.quixtar.com I am very happy with it; cleans and brightens beautifully and has a slight , subtle fragrance. It also comes unscented. I haven't noticed a bad smell in my washer since I started using this product. (almost 8 months) ... View related article.
I have owned the LG TROMM front load washer and dryer for almost 2 years and have been very happy with them. I did lots of internet research and narrowed it down to this LG Brand. The only issue I had was with the mold smell which appeared in the washer after about 8 months. I have since eliminated it and have learned how to prevent it. It does run quiet compared to other brands, (so I've been told) and there is minimal vibrations in the spin cycle.
Our clothes are never badly soiled so 90% of the time I use the 'quick cycle' which does great at getting the clothes clean. No need to use the long cycle if I don't have to. My clothes and linens are always clean and fresh after the wash and dry at a reasonable amount of time. What more could I ask for?
I have owned my first HE front load washer for over 1 year. I read many post about "moldy smelling" washers and owners wanting to know what to do to get rid of or prevent it. Through much research and trial and error of my own , I have discovered that you should NOT use liquid HE detergent or liquid fabric softeners! The fat content and oils in these products is what builds up in the washer and causes mold.
By using ONLY powdered HE detergents (and use less than what they call for) and ONLY dryer fabric softener sheets, I have eliminated any moldy smell or build up. Also occasionally add Oxiclean powder (which contains "sodium percorbonate" and "sodium carbonate", the same ingredients that are in AFFRESH) to your detergent , and this will also help keep your washer free of mold. I think once you get rid of the mold you have, follow these suggestions and most importantly leave your door open or cracked after you're finished doing laundry for the day, (to dry it out) you should be able to keep your problem under control! Don't give up! Good luck! ... View related article.
