by Dee
How do I get rid of a horrible smell in my dishwasher?
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I have a Samsung dishwasher less than 10 years old. I have almost quit using because it smells so bad I have cleaned it with baking soda,vinegar, bleach, everything I can think of and it is better a day or two but comes right back. It doesn’t just smell bad It stinks to high heaven. What can I Do
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Check down at the bottom of the door on both sides to look for moldy debris in the hinge areas. Also check beneath the lower washer arm. Lift it out, lift out the assembly so you can check for rotten food debris.
Hi, Dee!
I also have a Samsung dishwasher and after the wash cycle was completed and the dishes unloaded, I would leave the door cracked open to let the interior dry. I hope this helps!
need to clean the drain hose leading from it into either disposal or main drain/tap https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=DIY+dishwasher+drain+hose+clean+out
https://www.mrappliance.com/blog/2018/september/how-to-clean-a-smelly-dishwasher/
https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-a-Smelly-Dishwasher
https://www.consumerreports.org/video/view/appliances/kitchen/5089246388001/5-easy-steps-to-clean-a-smelly-dishwasher/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEiKS8ezIQo
Did you clean the filter? I didn't know there was one and I had a bad smell. When you remove the filter (which is on the bottom in mine) you can clean it under running water. It solved my problem I hope it helps.