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sdjassn
Jan 20, 2014, 02:42 PM
I have a moldy smell coming from my faucet in the bathroom close to my utility room Also, my clothes smell like mold when I wash them no matter how I clean my washing machine and use the tub clean cycle. The machine is the new mega LG and it has smelled from the second month I had it but I noticed the smell from the faucet also. This is the only place that I have a problem. Any suggestions?

speedball1
Jan 20, 2014, 03:34 PM
It sounds like you picked up some bacteria. I would remove the affected faucets and soak them in bleach. If this doesn't work, I would flush out the water lines as well. Let me know how you make out. Good luck, Tom

tickle
Jan 20, 2014, 04:20 PM
It has a lot to do with exactly what you are washing in that exemplary washing machine. Tom said you have picked up some bacteria, could be more then just bacteria. Try rinsing out the filthy stuff before washing it in HOT water and good disinfecting detergent. IMO.

massplumber2008
Jan 20, 2014, 04:35 PM
Check out this video:

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Start here and see what you think at the machine. Pop back after and we can discuss the faucet smell, OK? When you pop back, let us know the name brand of faucet and approx. how old.

Thanks!

Mark