When a washer smells musty
Check the places that hold moisture before adding more detergent or fragrance.
- Air out the door and detergent drawer after a cycle
- Wipe moisture and debris from the door gasket
- Check the drain filter using the model manual
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Start with the short checklist, then open the full guide for exceptions, sources, and model-specific details.
Check the places that hold moisture before adding more detergent or fragrance.
The address label is only one place where order details may remain.

Before repeating a tub-clean cycle, separate musty, drain, and electrical odors. Then check the door, detergent drawer, gasket, and filter in a safe order.
Trace the odor in a sensible order
Before recycling or reusing a delivery box, verify the order, remove the full label and barcode, check the packing slip, and confirm unexpected messages through the retailer.
Use the three-minute box check