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    Aug 14, 2007, 09:50 AM
    Washer smell
    I have one of the new front load energy efficient washers. If the clothes are left in the washer for a few hours after they finish washing they begin to have an odor. Anyone else have a similar problem?
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    Aug 14, 2007, 10:23 AM
    Where does the water drain tube go to? Does it go into a sink or directly into the plumbing? If it's the later you need to make sure that it's connected in front of a trap or sewer gases will leak back into the washer. I'm pretty sure this is code for most areas.
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    Aug 14, 2007, 10:32 AM
    I goes diretly into the plumbing in a drain installed for the washer. The clothes smell and there is no smell coming from the washer when it is empty.
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    Aug 14, 2007, 10:59 AM
    Unless there's no trap installed after the point where the drain connects in I wouldn't know. I suppose it could be mildew but a few hours doesn't seem like enough time for that to happen unless it's really warm in there.
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