I just bought this washer yesterday. Used it several times all is good except that now a day later when I move the drum around I can hear there is water under it. Isn't that going to cause mildew? Odor?
SOURCE: LG WD-8016C Front Load Washer leaks from the bottom
Crawls, usually all leaks are visible. Im surprised the repairman did not actually get to the source of it. Your drain pump sits on the bottom and it possibly could be the filter cap, hoses to the pump or pump itself. Another area to check is the despensor. There are a number of hoses to this which could be leaking. The bellow itself could have a cut in it somewhere along the bottom. I would call the repairman back and have him at least get to the source of the leak...Catriver..post back.
SOURCE: LG TROMM Model WM2077CW-mildew on rubber
First and foremost you MUST use an HE detergent, HE(high efficency) is design specifically for fontloading machines.. and use little amounts of it, 2-3 tablespoons is all that is required to clean a full tub of clothing.
Jusst using less of regular detergent is not the same as using correct soap. the moldy smell and black filth when the front bellow is pulled back is actually residual detegent not being disovled in normal operation , all front loading washers are experiencing this issue, there is a new product on the market to help combat this problem and for the 1-2 months ive been reccomending no one has told me that it hasnt helpd. heres the link www.affresh.com
SOURCE: LG washing machine has AWFUL mildew smell
What is a P trap & why then didn't my old top-loader make my clothes smell? I think we've all been had.
SOURCE: LG Washer (Mod# WM2016CW) obvious mildew smell inside
Unfortunately this problem can occur with all front loaders made by any manufacturer. The problem results from excessive soap and body oils that do not fully dissolve and/or rinse clean from inside the inner and out tubs. Front loaders are energy efficient and only use a little water so any build up between the tubs that gets higher than the water level is left behind. It is also natural that some moisture collects between the folds of the door gasket and, if not wiped out, will mildew over time.
Not to worry, a few changes in use (as compared to top load washers) can easily eliminate your current problem and keep it from returning.
First of all, make sure to ONLY use HE (high efficiency) detergent and make sure to use no more than 2-3 tablespoons per load (because too much detergent will cause oversudsing, not break down efficiently and build up between the inner and outer tubs).
To eliminate the problem you now have I highly recommend a product called Whirlout (available at Home Depot in the hot tubs section). Just one capful in an empty load with the hottest water cylce will break down the current build up and take care of any odors (a 2nd cycle if the problem is really bad).
To avoid any problems in the future, use the correct amount and type of HE detergent, wipe the door gasket dry when done with the laundry (for the day, week or however you do your laundry) and run an empty cycle once a month with a capful of Whirlout. If your machine is in a high humidity location (i.e. a basement), then leave the washer door cracked open when not in use.
Hope this helps, please rate my answer.
SOURCE: good morning...lg front loader washer..drum
I did a TIP on these washers. In that tip I included a bunch of service manuals. I have read them all and they seem to be identical. The noise could be anything. No way of knowing without giving a look see. Use the link to access these manuals bust open the machine tell me what ya find. Get your LG parts HERE
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