RE: Dryer Leaving Oily Spots on Clothing
A solution and explanation that have worked for me:
I have had the same problem a number of times-- oil stains on dark clothes coming straight out of dryer; I assumed machine oil from the dryer, but the posts here suggesting fabric softener got me on the right track. I have a hand-me-down top-load Frigidaire washer and new Whirlpool Dryer. I never use fabric softener, but the prior owner may have because there is waxy buildup around and in the dispenser cup. On close examination (brushing fresh stains lightly with water and also feeling the stains' texture-- especially on smooth, thin cotton), I discovered that, surprisingly, the stains feel like wax at room temp.
I took out the dispenser cup completely and re- washed immediately with hot water. It worked!, and I am talking on a thoroughly stained batch of blue and black cotton t-shirts, summer dresses and polos. I have looked at other forums, and machine oil is apparently a possibility, but for me it looks like it was waxy residue from the dispenser (softener or maybe even something else) that doesn't dissolve in my usual cold wash, gets on the clothes in tiny amounts, and then goes in the hot dryer to cause those usually round, dark stains.
Posted on 06/03/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I had the same thing hapen to me, my parents thought I was crazy. I bought new clothes and took them to the laundry mat to wash them and brought them home to dry and got the same spots on clothes that were not washed in my home washing mechine that I had origianlly thought was the problem now I know its the dryer. I too changed from liquid detergent to powders etc. trying to figure the problem out.
Posted on 12/09/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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It is so good to see others with the same problem. My friend and I are ready to send the clothes to CSI to get an answer! We too bought a new washer and dryer......same spots. I recently thought I had this sovled by using powder laundry detergent and dryer sheets. But, alas, spots yesterday. We thought it may be the water too but my friend has well water and we have city. There has to be an answer out there somewhere.
Posted on 12/01/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I am reading my own complaint exactly. We are now in the process of dealing with the actual water coming into our home. We replaced water softner/hot water tank and now after having my washer/dryer serviced 4-5 times bought new ones and my first load had same issues. Mostly on darker cottons(shirts). We have been told it could possibly be mangenise(not sure of spelling) in the water so we are currently getting tested now. Hope this helps.
Posted on 10/01/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I don't use liquid fabric softner or dryer sheets but do use laundry soap WITH softner, could this be the cause?
Posted on 09/17/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I have been having this same problem for months now, I don't use liquid fabric softner, I have had both machines serviced, it seems to only happen to mine and my 18 month old's dark clothes. Ah! I've tried washing and drying inside out, nothing seems to work! I'm starting to think it is something in my water! Sorry I can't help, can anyone else?
Posted on 04/02/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
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A couple of my friends and I, too, had this problem
at one time. We all found that by either changing
liquid fabric softener or diluting it, or adding it by
hand when the rinse cycle was swishing around,
and not in the dispenser helped.
Rewashing the items removed them for me.
Posted on 11/22/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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I had the same problem. I have a brand new wash and dryer. I just thought it was my old one. I think it is from liquid fabric softener. When I rewashed the clothing it came out. I now only use dryer sheets for my darks and haven't had any problems.
Posted on 11/19/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By kathy watson (Guest Post)
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Happens to me too! I notice the spots on dark blue or black t-shirts mostly. I really can't believe that my washer and dryer are leaking oil because my old machines did it too. New machines, same oily spots!! I thought this only happened to me. At least we know we aren't crazy!!
Posted on 11/17/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Dryer Leaving Oily Spots on Clothing
Sounds like your washer or dryer is leaking oil. You will probably have to call a repair man for this one.
Posted on 11/17/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Do you use liquid fabric softner? It can leave spots - I've always been able to get them out by rewashing.
Posted on 11/16/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Are you sure it is from your dryer? I have had that before and found out it was because the transmission from the washing machine had gone out and was losing the oil in the drum, splattering all of my clothes. It was more noticeable on my whites.
I hope this isn't the case but it might be a possibility. Good Luck.
Posted on 11/16/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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There might be some oil leaking from the motor through the vent in the back of the dryer into the rotating drum. This is just a thought that came to me.
Come to think of it, I believe the motor is on the bottom. Could some oil be leaking in from a drive shaft that turns the drum?
Posted on 11/14/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Call a repair man your motor in the dryer could be causing it, or leaving lip stick or pens in your pockets.
Posted on 11/14/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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