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    Oct 3, 2009, 07:51 AM
    Mildew smell coming from shower head
    Nine months ago I replaced the valves in my shower myself. Recently, I started noticing that when I first turn the water on to take a shower, there is a distinct smell of mold. This has never happened before. It really seems to be coming from the water itself. (It's not the drain.) After a couple of minutes it goes away. I am planning to remove the shower head and even take the valves back out if necessary.

    Could I have done something wrong when I installed the valves?

    There is also a slight mold smell inside my washing machine, which is on the same floor. This is also new. I have run loads with bleach, but it doesn't go away.
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    Oct 3, 2009, 02:17 PM
    Sounds like you may have some bacteria growing in there.
    Remove the shower head and soak it in bleach over night. Reinstall it and try it for a few days. If the smell returns then we may have to do the same thing to the valve. But I'm hoping this will get it. Good luck, Tom
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    Oct 3, 2009, 02:25 PM

    Tom got it, you can also soak the shower head in vinager, if the smell comes back then we will tell how to clean the shower valve, Thanks.

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    Oct 3, 2009, 04:15 PM

    Many thanks!
    I will try this.

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