Pat K for Model Number SAWS800JQ1 Had foul smell in washer. After removing the rear drain hose, I discovered it was the rancid water still in the hose. Thought there might be an obstruction or coin preventing water from draining. I took off the case and looked through the water pump and hoses, but everything seems fine. The pump seems to turn fairly easily, so not sure what the problem might be. When the washer is running, the pump seems to work fine. Should I just replace the pump to eliminate a potential factor to solve the problem or does it should like another issue causing the problem? Thanks for your help.
Answer Pat, If the pump appears to be turning fine and there have been no issues with the draining of the unit, then the pump should be good. You will want to run a cleaning cycle in which you run the unit with the hottest water possible with nothing in it and put either bleach or white vinegar in it. This will help to get any residues inside the tub to get the washer cleansed. It is a good idea to do this at least once a month. You could also get a product called washer magic which cleans washers out also by doing the same process. The part number for the washer magic is TJ131. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Thursday, July 9, 2015