[E. Pluribus Unum]

I wasn't aware of the mildew odor problem with front-loading washers before we bought one.

If I had it to do over again, I'd buy a top-loader. They are better these days. The agitators are much more fabric-friendly.

[tsmith130]

I have the same mildew odor problem with my 2 year old GE washer. Pain in the a$$.

[Hodar]

I wasn't aware of the mildew odor problem with front-loading washers before we bought one.

Bump!!

It's amazing, we can make super-computers, put a man on the moon - but no one has figured out how to drain a front loading washer so it doesn't grow mold and mildew. You don't see this issue with top loaders; but this is an issue (that shouldn't be an issue) with front loaders.

[brytlea]

I haven’t had any trouble with mildew, but I do keep the door ajar because I read that could be a problem. I did not do this with my old one (Sears) that I had for about 10 years, and never had a problem, but I thought why tempt fate?

[RnMomof7]

The “mildew “ problem is not really an issue..I simply leave the washer door open for a time after the laundry is finished to let the rubber seal dry out.

I have heard some say they use vinegar as a fabric softener and that also takes care of it