Laundry For My Subjects

Well here it is – Blog #2. Today I thought I’d pick a topic that I run across all the time. When I sell laundry, particularly front load, the question about mold and a musty smell inevitably comes up. When customers are researching new washers and dryers they find all kinds of posts on mold and musty odors inherent to front load machines. While it is a legitimate concern – there is an easy fix. I don’t know why, but it still amazes me that when people are NOT happy they LOVE to post it all over the internet, yet when someone is VERY happy with their purchase they simply take it for granted and rarely post their enthusiasm online. I do not know what the exact percentage is, but the negatives are a very small percentage of the total appliances sold. However, once someone has read something online it can be very difficult to dissuade them. So… back to the mold and must! When I am discussing the advantages of the front load washer (there are so many… greater capacity, never out of balance and let’s not forget they use a fraction of the water that traditional agitator models) I always tell the customer that if you just leave the washer door slightly ajar until the rubber bellow/gasket is dry – you can avoid that black mold and musty smell all together! I have personally owned a front load machine for eight years and have followed this simple practice and my unit is still in pristine condition. One more piece of advice regarding front load units is to be a little careful when taking clothes out of the washer. As a servicer, we see torn bellows routinely from catching sharp items such as zippers on the rubber. Sadly, this can be a costly repair as the part alone is generally in excess of $100. Nonetheless, I remain a HUGE fan of front load washers – they clean great and are truly efficient. When you are in the market for a new washer make sure you ask your appliance sales person about water rebates for your area. They can be significant! I would welcome any feedback and can be reached at TheApplianceQueen@gmail.com.

The Queen has spoken!