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Front load washers- must door always remain open?



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amother
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Post Mon, Oct 09 2017, 6:22 pm
Just checking if what the sales rep said is accurate. Must the door always remain open in order to avoid the mold issue?
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amother
Sapphire


 

Post Mon, Oct 09 2017, 6:25 pm
Yes but you can keep it slightly ajar with a lasso.
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MiracleMama




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Oct 09 2017, 6:31 pm
I got a front load a few months ago and this is news to me. I don't have any mold, but I have only had it 5 months. I clean the rubber gasket well and figured that was enough.
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amother
Copper


 

Post Mon, Oct 09 2017, 6:32 pm
I have a top-loader and keep it open, too. It makes sure it gets air-dried inside.
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reality mom




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Oct 09 2017, 6:34 pm
amother wrote:
Just checking if what the sales rep said is accurate. Must the door always remain open in order to avoid the mold issue?

Yes! Once a machine gets mold on it, its excruciatingly difficult to get rid of the mold, and the smell.
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amother
Amethyst


 

Post Mon, Oct 09 2017, 9:54 pm
Yes, I open it up every night when I’m all done washing and avoided the mold issue with the door. But I didn’t know that it’s also a good idea to leave the “drawer” open too. My cleaning lady accidentally pulled it out and it was full of mold in there.
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mom2six




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, Oct 10 2017, 6:06 am
We were told to leave it open between loads as well.
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yo'ma




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, Oct 10 2017, 8:35 am
I keep it open while the dryer is going, which is about 2 hours Rolling Eyes shock and then it's usually dry by then, so I close it. Never had a problem.
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