Though front load washers have many advantages, being prone to odor is a common drawback. Fortunately, the right cleaning methods and prevention tips can help banish bad smells. We’ll discuss simple but effective cleaning methods for the interior, pump filter and gasket when your Samsung front load washer smells bad.

Though knowing how to clean Samsung front load washer components effectively will dispel bad smells, understanding why odor occurs is just as important. We’ll also review how to prevent washer odor from returning with regular maintenance.

While your washer drains away the majority of dirt, hair and soapsuds, some of these particles inevitably remain behind. This is more likely if you use too much detergent with each wash load, creating an excess of suds.

In the washer’s warm, moist environment mold and mildew can quickly develop on these remaining particles, causing an unpleasant odor as they multiply. The interior walls, gasket, and filter become favorite hiding spots when your Samsung front load washer smells bad and isn’t cleaned regularly.

When your Samsung washer smells like mold, cleaning the washtub’s interior can help eliminate odor. Your washer’s self clean cycle does most of the work with these simple steps:

The pump filter on a front load washer screens out debris to keep it from clogging the drain. When your Samsung front load washer smells bad, cleaning the filter can help dispel odor:

The rubber gasket around a front load washer’s door creates a seal to prevent leaks. However, the gasket can also be a catchall for debris when your washing machine smells like mildew. Here’s how clean the gasket quickly and easily:

Performing these cleaning techniques on a regular monthly basis can help prevent front load washer odor. The following tips can also help avoid an odor takeover:

Whether your Samsung washer smells bad or you have a washer making loud noises, Reliable Appliance Service can help. Call the washer repair experts for any repair needs!