Washing machine has a mildew smell or visible mold

Samsung washing machines use various technologies to minimize how much water is used. Automatic temperature control also reduces how much hot water is used by mixing in cold water as much as possible. In addition, Samsung washing machines are high efficiency (HE) and use significantly less water than previous generations while still getting your cl

Your washing machine may shake, move, and make noise while spinning. This can happen when the four washing machine legs are not all making secure contact with the ground, or if a large bulky item or huge amount of laundry is in the washing machine. If you just got your front load washer, but didn't remove the shipping bolts, then it will shake a lo

If your washer won't start, the buttons won't work, or the control knob won't select a different cycle, you probably have Child Lock turned on. If your Child Lock icon is lit or flashing, this confirms it. Turning Child Lock off will usually take care of your problem.

Your washer door locks to prevent water from coming out (especially for front load models). Child Lock also will lock the door on some models, like front loaders. Normally waiting for the cycle to end is all you need to do to unlock the door, or turn your washer on if it's off. If you get stuck, though, you can drain the water from front load washe

It can be frustrating to have clothes come out worse than when you put them in the washing machine, but in the vast majority of cases, any stains or damage that weren't there when you put them in the washer, aren't actually caused by your washer. Routine maintenance and cleaning, combined with the proper use of additives, will often correct and pre