Housekeeping is not as easy as it might seem from the outside. Be sure to find some little things that have eluded attention. A washing machine, in which garbage can accumulate unnoticed, can bring a particularly unpleasant surprise.
Even the most diligent hostess sometimes notes that an unpleasant odor emanates from the washing machine. In order to get rid of it, it is necessary to identify the causes of its occurrence. Then it will be easier to choose methods of struggle.
Odor due to clogged pump filter
First you need to check the drain pump. Most models have a small sunroof on the front panel. Remove it - under it there is a drain pump filter. To get the filter, simply rotate it counterclockwise until it is in your hands. Sometimes this element is located at the bottom of the machine, but is hidden by a removable panel. In this case, you may need a screwdriver - to unscrew the bolts and open access to the pump filter. It is necessary to prepare for the fact that when you unscrew the part, some water will pour out, remaining after the next wash in the area of the drain pump. Just place a suitable bowl under the hole - water will come out near the glass.
When the filter is clogged with hair or wool that has fallen from waste water, excellent conditions are created for the appearance and growth of bacteria. They can grow in a damp, warm atmosphere anywhere. Bacteria accumulated in the mud are the cause of the unpleasant odor, and toxins are also released into the environment due to their vital activity. It is simple to eliminate the smell - clean the filter from clogged dirt with a brush, rinse under running water and put it in place.
