I am a leasing agent for a residential apartment building in Los Angeles, Ca. I have 6 years of experience in this position. As an onsite leasing agent, my job is to oversee a new residentâs entire process. I am the first contact that all potential tenants have when they are interested in renting an apartment.
This mildew smell is a common problem for people who own front-loading washers. That odor comes from mold growing inside your washing machine caused by residue and bacteria. Here are a few steps you can take that will help eliminate the cause and remove the smell.
In a front-loading clothes washer... 1  There's a fixed outer drum (blue) and a rotating inner drum (red) with small holes around its edge. 2  The inner drum is held to the frame of the machine by heavy-duty springs. 3  Hot and cold water enter through the detergent tray at the top.  The inner drum turns back and forth.