My cousin is in the process of looking for a new washing machine. She currently has a Bosch front loader that she is leaving with the house she just sold. She has also had a Maytag Neptune in a previous home. She told me that she had/is having a problem with both of these front loaders. She told me that mold is growing around a gasket in these front loaders that creates a terrible odor. She said that this is a common problem. She has had the gasket replaced (once by the manufacturer, once at her own cost) but the problem on both of these machines came back. She got rid of the Neptune and replaced it with the Boach thinking she wouldn't have the same problem, but she does. She is now thinking of going back to a top loader. She likes the front loader because it uses less water and is gentler on clothes. Has anyone heard of this before? Anyone else having this problem? I can not believe with the extra cost of a front loader that these machines are still so popular. Also she is looking for suggestions on washers. Thanks Jay
PS - She does use chlorine bleach regularly in her washes but it has not stopped the problem. I thought that would kill any mold but it hasn't helped.
PS - She does use chlorine bleach regularly in her washes but it has not stopped the problem. I thought that would kill any mold but it hasn't helped.
I also have the matching dryer and love it too.
