Samsung washing machine or laundry smells bad

Usually if there's something wrong with the washer that's going to affect how well it cleans, then it also affects something else, like a draining, filling, or spinning issue, or even an error code. But if your washing machine seems to be working just fine, it's just the clothes aren't clean as you would like, then it's not really an issue with the

If your washer does not spin at all, it's possible that it needs service due to a motor issue. However, this can also be caused by a drain issue, and sometimes attempting Calibration mode can kick start the spin function back into working again, especially after resolving the drain issue first.

Samsung washers are generally very quiet, and most noises are either normal or can be easily corrected. Noises can vary a lot and are hard to describe with words, so to identify the proper troubleshooting steps, you'll want to pick the noise in this guide that is most similar to what your washer is making, even if it isn't a perfect match.

If you receive a no drain or overflow error, water does not drain, or if it overflows from the washer, follow the instructions in this guide to get your washer draining water again.

Your washing machine’s dispenser is located in the detergent drawer and dispenses detergent, bleach, or fabric softener at the proper time during the cycle so your clothing and other items come out clean. If the cycle ends with a drawer full of water or the other things you've added, like detergent or softener, or if the stuff you add drains out of