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Cloths smell after wash (Whirlpool AWO/D 4405 washing machine)

  • 06-06-2014 11:23AM
    #1
    tonyheaney
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    I have a Whirlpool AWO/D 4405 washing machine and the past 4 years we have always had (on and off) smelly cloths after a wash. Not all loads are affected but enough now to get royally peed off. Anyone know why? I cant find any filter or pump to clan. I found an on-line manual and it says nothing.


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  • #2
    crosstownk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,863 ✭✭✭✭crosstownk


    I had a similar problem with a Zanussi a few years back. The clothes stank every once in a while. I tried various washing machine cleaning fluids that I got in the local supermarket but still the smell would come back.

    I finally got to the bottom of it. The cat was climbing into both the washer and dryer every now and then for a p1ss :eek:.
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  • #3
    tonyheaney
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,686 ✭✭✭tonyheaney


    crosstownk wrote: »
    I had a similar problem with a Zanussi a few years back. The clothes stank every once in a while. I tried various washing machine cleaning fluids that I got in the local supermarket but still the smell would come back.

    I finally got to the bottom of it. The cat was climbing into both the washer and dryer every now and then for a p1ss :eek:.

    we dont have a cat:rolleyes::D


  • #4
    Cork selfbuild
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 649 ✭✭✭Cork selfbuild


    tonyheaney wrote: »
    we dont have a cat:rolleyes::D

    Who else is in the house?! :P

    On a serious note, I have a Whirlpool AWM 5104, and recently I've noticed this, but it seems to be only a few items in the wash, only notice it when I go to wear say an affected item... Annoying!


  • #5
    BONDIred
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 129 ✭✭BONDIred


    Has this recently, is your washing heating up, if not could be heater element gone and some mould is growing in washing machine.


  • #6
    Alun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,531 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    http://www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/help/fix-it-yourself/cleaning-maintenance/2657-smelly-washing-machines.html


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  • #7
    solargain
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 330 ✭✭solargain


    might be a good Idea to run a wash with soda crystals & bleach ( no clothes )to get what ever is in there out


  • #8
    JASOND29
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 115 ✭✭JASOND29


    yeah i agree with solargain or punch washing maachine works well can be bought in tesco or a good washing machine descaler most electrical shops will have it


  • #9
    GY A1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,249 ✭✭✭GY A1


    throw in some bleach and give it a quick rinse, bleach will clean out


  • #10
    retro:electro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,039 ✭✭✭✭retro:electro


    Throw some vinegar in the machine and let it spin I guarantee you the smell will be gone. Saw it on Kim and aggie.


  • #11
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,679 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    Its to do with low temp washing and the use of liquid detergent. Put a load through on as hot a wash as you can get and the smell should go.


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