LG F1447TD5 DirectDrive 8kg – mildew/water in draw outflow.

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  • February 17, 2013 at 6:08 pm #74183
    JdL
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    Folks,

    My LG F1447TD5 DirectDrive 8kg was smelling pretty mouldy. I did the soda/bleach/vinegar things that are recommended elsewhere. It smelt better after the wash but there was still a slight lingering smell of mildew. I’ve tracked it to the pipe that drains from the draw. With the draw out I can get my fingers into the pipe and there is standing water about 2 inches down. This is providing moisture for the mildew to grow back after any treatment.

    Is this standing water normal?

    If not, what fault does it point to?

    If yes, what can I do to stop the mildew forming between washes?

    Thanks in advance.

    February 17, 2013 at 6:43 pm #390369
    spanishwhite
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    Re: LG F1447TD5 DirectDrive 8kg – mildew/water in draw outfl

    Hi,no that pipe should not have “standing water”it’s blocked.
    2 options,either clean the pipe in situ or
    Unplug, take off top and disconnect the pipe and clean throughly.
    Steve

    February 17, 2013 at 8:25 pm #390370
    JdL
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    Re: LG F1447TD5 DirectDrive 8kg – mildew/water in draw outfl

    Any suggestions for in situ cleaning that will get down the pipe?

    February 17, 2013 at 8:38 pm #390371
    iadom
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    Re: LG F1447TD5 DirectDrive 8kg – mildew/water in draw outfl

    JdL wrote:

    If yes, what can I do to stop the mildew forming between washes?

    .

    Forget the bleach, vinegar , a waste of time.

    Read THIS 😉

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