Musty mildewy smell a couple days after washing clothes

[bubba52]

This may be a weird question but looking for any thoughts as to what this could be.. i recently in the last few months moved my washer dryer upstairs from the basement. Its a brand new washer dryer front loader. I always leave the washer door open so this isnt the issue, but often when i wash a couple loads of clothes a day or 2 later when i go near the washer dryer it smells mildewy musty. It eventually goes away until next time. I know weird right.

 

[SimonG]

Washer waste pipe installed incorrectly.

 

[Chuck]

Check the coupling between the water supply hose and the machine for evidence of leakage. A small leak can soak into flooring almost unnoticed over a long period and will eventually cause damp/musty smells.

Check the instruction book. There may be filters that need clearing of lint regularly. Washing machines often have a 'drum cleaning' cycle that should be used typically once a month. Chucking a couple of capfuls of Dettol into the drum before starting a cleaning cycle may help.

 

[king of pipes]

Put a load of washing soda in the drum and fill the detergent tray then run it through a hot wash it will clean it out and get rid of odours. Kop