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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
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Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.
Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Washing machine questions....
I need to buy a new washing machine and I want to get a front loading one. I've read reviews saying they can smell moldy. Has anyone had this problem? How did you fix it? Can someone recommend a make and model number of a washing machine they love. I'm looking at consumer reports currently, but even their highest rated ones have very mixed reviews.
Re: Washing machine questions....
They can smell because some water remains on the gasket at the opening of the machine after a load is done, and if you close the door without letting that dry, it may start to grow mildew or mold.
I prevent this by wiping up the water after a load, and leaving the front door open overnight to air dry. Some washers might have a better gasket design to allow for better drainage, I'm not sure.
I have a Whirlpool which I like, but it's a condo sized one so I'm not sure if it would be helpful to you.
Baby #2: Surprise BFP 9.19.12, EDD 5.24.13, natural m/c 10.19.13 at 9w
We had a front loader that had an awful moldy smell. And, of course, when inspected closely, we found build-up around our rubber gasket. We replaced the gasket and cleaned the filters. It did not work.
A repair company advised me to wipe the washing machine dry after using it... and also follow up with 3 cycles of Affresh tablets (found at local Lowe's).... use with your washing machine's Clean cycle.... OR.... continuously fill your washing machine with water as it goes through a cycle.
None of this worked for me. I was so frustrated and hated the moldy smell in my towels. I ended up buying a top loader. By the way, there are class action law suits pending against 4 major washing machine companies.... regarding the mold build-up issue.