Hotpoint Washing Machine Smells Bad? Here's How to Clean It

Is your Hotpoint washing machine still smelling bad?

I often find the cause is simpler than it first appears. I would suggest you look for damp residue around the tub, seal, drawer, and drain, because trapped moisture and too much detergent can make the smell return.

What Removes Odor From a Hotpoint Washing Machine?

I would check the easy causes first. To clean a smelly Hotpoint washing machine, air the tub, wipe damp areas, run the cleaning cycle, clear old water, and reduce detergent buildup.

As you work, these checks show how to get rid of mold when the Hotpoint washing machine smells like mildew, and where to look if it smells like rotten eggs.

Clean the Empty Tub

Besides this, run the Hotpoint cleaning cycle with an empty tub and only the cleaner or bleach amount allowed in the manual. If there is no named cleaning cycle, follow the model's regular cleaning directions.

As a safety step, never mix bleach with vinegar, ammonia, or another cleaner. Extra product does not clean better and may leave more residue.

The Hotpoint may gives you a useful clue around this cleaning cycle before you try a harder repair.

Let the Drum Dry

Further, take wet laundry out of the Hotpoint washing machine soon after the cycle. Wipe visible moisture and leave the door or lid open when the machine is unused, as long as children and pets cannot get inside.

Remember, a closed damp tub lets a mildew smell return quickly. Giving it time to dry can clear a light odor and slows new growth.

There is usually a few clues around the Hotpoint damp tub while you look over the machine.

Inspect the Door Seal for Residue

Remember, use a soft cloth and a cleaner approved for the Hotpoint washing machine. Wipe reachable seal folds on a front loader, or the tub rim, lid, and reachable wash plate area on a top loader.

Besides this, wear gloves and never scrape a seal with a sharp tool. A cracked or deeply molded seal should be replaced by a technician.

These seal area is also worth your attention as you inspect it.

Reduce Soap Buildup

For this check, use the detergent type and amount listed for the Hotpoint washing machine. Too much soap leaves a film that traps lint, moisture, and odor.

As you work, if the drawer is stuck, wet, or leaving soap behind, follow the full steps for a Hotpoint washing machine that is not dispensing detergent. That guide explains how to clean a smelly washer drawer without forcing it.

The simple signs around this detergent buildup is easy to miss during your first check.

Check for Water Left in the Tub

Next, standing water can make the Hotpoint washing machine smell like rotten eggs. If the manual shows a user accessible pump filter, unplug the machine, prepare for water, and clean it as directed.

As you work, straighten the drain hose and check for a reachable blockage. If the smell is strongest at the wall drain or other fixtures, ask a plumber to inspect the household drain.

Conclusion

Use what the Hotpoint washing machine is doing to choose the most useful check and get a fresher tub.

• Clean the Empty Tub
• Let the Drum Dry
• Inspect the Door Seal for Residue
• Reduce Soap Buildup
• Check for Water Left in the Tub