Not sure if it exists. In our laundry room across from the washer and dryer is a wall outlet. It is a small room. We have a front loading washer. One needs to leave the door open so it drys out and does not get smelly. So far we have been OK. We run the cleaning tablet in it when it calls for it and we leave the door open. What I would like to find is a small fan that plugs into the wall and hangs on the wall via the plug. Would be something like one of those plug in wall timers. I've searched here and there. Hard to find. I can't find a search description that works. Of course it may not exist. If I could find one it would be very convenient. Just turn it on for a day or so. Would be close to the wall and out of the way. No cord.
Why not just put a thru-the-wall or attic ventilation fan in that room (like a bathroom exhaust fan) ? You could put it on a timer or a temp controlled switch.
I'd avoid the USB fans (many have motors that are rated for 500-5,000 hours) that's kinda sucky, imo. I'd get a small desk fan + a timer. I’ve seen the small fans in the local CVS and Rite Aid for 9.99. Or use a computer fan+ power adapter (either 12 v or 5 v) the 5 volt will spin it slower, but it'll be SILENT...
Why not just put a thru-the-wall or attic ventilation fan in that room (like a bathroom exhaust fan) ? You could put it on a timer or a temp controlled switch.
I like the fart fan idea but he is probably looking for something he can direct the air flow into the washer.
Having seen some lawsuits on mold in washing machines I think they should build them into the washing machine. Press a button and the fan runs several hours to dry out the machine.
I know I can buy a fan and set it up to blow in and dry out my washer. In my case if I could fine one that plugs in and is like a timer it would be very easy to use. Anything else will be a hassle.
But maybe no one makes one like I want? Second choice is to find the smallest one I can find and mount it somehow. Where do I find a really small fan? Most small ones I have found are really somewhat large.
I know I can buy a fan and set it up to blow in and dry out my washer. In my case if I could fine one that plugs in and is like a timer it would be very easy to use. Anything else will be a hassle.
But maybe no one makes one like I want? Second choice is to find the smallest one I can find and mount it somehow. Where do I find a really small fan? Most small ones I have found are really somewhat large.
Thanks Rodney
Here's some from RadioShack
Model: 273-241 Catalog #: 273-241 120VAC 4" Fan Price:$29.49
Model: 273-238 Catalog #: 273-238 120VAC 4" Fan Price:$20.49
Bought one of these. We can set it on the floor or possibly I can make a hook and attach the hook to the bottom of the window trim directly in front of the washer and hang it. We would probably put it in a cupboard and only use it after we wash cloths that day. Maybe run it several hours or so. Turn it on after we are done with the washer and run the fan over night most likely. We have not had any mildew problems. I'm just trying to make sure we do not in the future.
Anyone with a front loading washing machine should do this same thing in my opinion.
Living in Florida I had my laundry room built in the garage, which was built about three feet longer than the original blue prints. No fear of freezing and I just leave the washing machine door open after running a load.
Living in Florida I had my laundry room built in the garage, which was built about three feet longer than the original blue prints. No fear of freezing and I just leave the washing machine door open after running a load.
The concern is once a washing machine develops a mildew problem it may always be there and you may never be able to get it all out. I want to make sure that never happens.
If you have a front loader and your towels smell use vinegar in with the towel load. Google that and read about it. Common problem.
Sometimes the odor is coming from your water. Locally we have a problem with black algae in the lines. It can leave a rank sweaty smell in your wash. We found it by testing the water in the kitchen sink sprayer, because this is the easiest access to the inside of your water lines. It will often show up in your toilet tank, too.
To see if the municipal water supply is the source, with the kitchen faucet turned off, unscrew the spray head from the hose. We used a barrel cleaning brush for a .22 caliber pistol, secured to a length of thin wire coat hanger and brushed the inside of the sprayer hose. We then inserted the hose into a water bottle and carefully turned it on. The bottle filled up with black algae that was stuck to the inside of the water line. In the translucent sprayer hoses, if the algae is present, you can usually see it as dark splotches.
Even though drinking water is chlorinated, chlorine will quickly dissipate. The problem is more prevalent on cul-de-sac streets because the water tends to stand for long periods of time, as opposed to water in the main lines.
So, you spend lots of money on a high efficiency washer that is supposed to save you money, then you have to buy stuff to put in it to keep it from getting moldy and then you have to run an electric fan on it for hours to dry it out to keep it from stinking? Then you have to use extra stuff (like vinegar) in your wash and I have seen ads for expensive detergents made specically for these?
I'm no rocket scientist, but that doesn't sound too efficient to me.
The high efficiency is to save water. Places that have limited or high cost water benefit. Certainly California fits these days with the extended drought. We cheat on my washer. When you load it the drum has a sensor that determines how full of a load it has. We wet down a few things so it thinks every load is a max load and it uses more water. We have no water concerns here.
Very not really good idea for ya there.
