Why does my washing machine smell?
Having a smelly washing machine is a common problem and one which is usually easy to fix. Our Pershore based washing machine repair specialists have put together this blog with their top tips on why your washing machine could smell and how to prevent it. If you’ve tried our tips and are still experiencing issues, please feel free to get in touch and book a washing machine repair. We cover the Pershore, Worcester, Gloucester, Oxford and Birmingham areas, see our service area to see if we cover your postcode.
What causes your washing machine to smell?
Your washing machine can begin to smell for a number of reasons with the main telltale sign being your clothes. If your clothes do not smell fresh when the wash cycle has finished then the source of the smell could be coming from a buildup of dirt, limescale or detergent. This is easy to resolve by a good deep clean of your washing machine.
The importance of a drum maintenance clean
When your washing machine begins to smell damp or musty it means you have a build-up of detergent and general dirt. This is easy to resolve by running a drum maintenance clean – Most washing machines have this setting. In order to prevent germs and keep your machine running efficiently, we would advise you to keep your machine’s drum clean. It’s a quick and easy job and something that should be done once a month.
If you have an automatic dosing machine such as the Bosch i-DOS, you can run a ‘clean programme’ and this will clean your machine’s drum. If you don’t and need to manually perform a drum clean then please head over to our blog post on how to clean your washing machine here.
How to clean your washing machine
If you’re looking to save money, save energy and keep your washing machine running at optimal performance, use our washing machine cleaning tips to help you clean like a Bosch and prevent an unnecessary washing machine repair.
Keeping on top of cleaning your machine is essential to prevent an unnecessary washing machine repair. Regular cleaning using the correct products every 3 months will save you money and energy. In addition to cleaning your machine, we would advise keeping your washing machine door open slightly when the machine isn’t in use. This helps to air out the machine and prevent any nasty smells.
How to prevent your washing machine from smelling
Preventing your washing machine from smelling is easy when you implement these small changes. This can also help to prolong the life of your washing machine which reduces the number of washing machines repairs required.
- Choose the correct detergent and ensure you’re using the correct dosage. This is key to maintaining your machine.
- Clean your washing machine regularly to ensure your machine is performing at its best.
- Run a hot wash with nothing in the machine once in a while to flush out the bacteria from the machine. This is especially important if you favour cool washes.
Based out of Pershore, our washing machine repair specialists fix 99% of faults on our first visit, and there is no additional charge if a further visit is required. If you have tried all of our tips for a smelly washing machine, please get in touch with our friendly engineers.
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Service Areas
Our engineers perform appliance repairs across central England including Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Birmingham, and Oxfordshire. You can see a full list of counties we service on our coverage page. Alternatively, view the map below.
The easiest way to see if there are engineers in your area, and to check if we support your brand of appliance, is to fill out the online booking. It only takes a few seconds and the form will automatically tell you if your area and appliance is covered.
Repairs can be booked online or over the phone by calling 0330 205 0220.
