I buy generic “Kool-Aid” lemonade and use it to run cleaning cycles on the dishwasher and washing machine.
-D > On May 25, 2020, at 12:49 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Running those Affresh packets through the machine periodically and leaving > the door ajar when not in use seem to fix the smell issue for us. > > On Mon, May 25, 2020, 6:07 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > >> We struggled with this on a GE front loader bought in the early 2000s. >> Unfortunately, it was not one of the front loaders covered under the >> massive recall campaign that seemed to affect nearly every one that was >> built. I used to drain the sump almost weekly, but could never get it >> totally clean. Black slimy stuff built up in it, and no combination of >> bleach or other chemicals would clean it out completely. >> >> Replaced it with a top loader and will never go back. >> >> -D >> >>> On May 25, 2020, at 8:41 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>> Yes I have a 12 ish year old Maytag front loader and it does have mildew >> smell issues. >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>>> On May 24, 2020, at 2:24 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Took the back panel off and can see the motor but not the bearing. >> Turns >>>> fairly easily by hand but something is scraping. >>>> >>>> The current base level LG front-loader (without WiFi and other useless >>>> gizmos, and basically the current model repacement for what I have) is >>>> on sale at Lowes right now so I might just do that and be done with it. >>>> >>>> Any issues with mildew in your Maytag? That was mentioned many times in >>>> the reviews I've read. Never had an issue with mildew or odor in the >>>> LG. Maybe because we use it almost daily. >>>> >>>> Someone (off-list) said I should look at Staber. They use industry >>>> standard bearings and parts, designed and manufactured to be easy to >>>> repair. But they are 3x the price of the LG and have an 8-week lead time >>>> on orders. >>>> >>>> Allan >>>> >>>> >>>> Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> writes: >>>> >>>>> I just went thru this with our 15 year old Maytag front loader. >> Bearings were noisy for probably a year or 2 before I finally did the job >> but they never started smoking. Sounds like you might have more serious >> problems. In any case the machine had to be nearly completely disassembled >> but it was not too hard of a job. It’s nice and quiet now. >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>>>>> On May 24, 2020, at 12:19 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Washing machine suddenly very noisy tonight. LG front-loader, >> probably >>>>>> close to 10 years old. Went to check on it and found the wash tub is >>>>>> full of smoke and smoke is pouring out of the detergent tray. >>>>>> >>>>>> So I'm guessing it's the main tub bearing, which repair clinic sells >> for >>>>>> $20 but says it is a "very difficult" repair due to the amount of >>>>>> disassembly required. From pictures, the bearing sits in a heavy >> plastic >>>>>> "rear drum" but from the smoke I'm guessing maybe it's melted. Will >> try >>>>>> to open it up tomorrow. The rear drum with bearing is NLA. >>>>>> >>>>>> Assuming it's not worth it or possible to repair, any recommendations >> on >>>>>> replacement? I've found that GE is highly rated but my last GE >>>>>> appliance (refrigerator) was a disaster so I had been thinking I would >>>>>> never buy the brand again. >>>>>> >>>>>> Was pretty happy with this LG washer until now, I guess 10 years is a >>>>>> reasonable lifespan. >>>>>> >>>>>> Glanced at Miele and Bosch but they are very expensive and seem to be >>>>>> much lower capacity. 2.5 cu. ft. compared to 4.5 or 5 cu. ft. for LG, >>>>>> Samsung, or GE models. >>>>>> >>>>>> Allan >>>>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________ >>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>> >>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>> >>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
