Our has the same smell. Now the bearing is going. Got some new machines coming next week. Had to call 3 times on home warranty for this thing. I'm done.

Thanks for sharing, we have the same problem. Didn't know where it was coming from

Should be able to 3D print something to fill that void and properly divert the water.

Did you have to take the cast iron nut off the drum?😊

Was there a filter to clean out?

I 👎 this. Because i wanted to know if the screw on the bottom is reverse thread or not, and this looks it could happen to other people, and they should if thate about that bolt

Hi! So I really regrer buying this washer, I can't get the bull out to pull out the drum, it's like stuck I don't know and smells HORRIBLE!! I'm gonna throw it away we've tried everything 😩

Vinegar is a great fabric softener and cleaner. Kill 2 birds with one stone

Replace the drain pump..... or install one. And check the drain in your wall between the water lines. Could be clogged

Has anyone tried leveling (or checking level) of their machine? I noticed this part that holds water appears to be stationary (never spins)... so if the machine is not level it will of course, collect water. Coincidentally... I just bought a new maytag and happened to read the part of the installation instructions that has the leveling procedure... ha... maybe that's why mine smelled in it's final days. We had it for 12 years and *only* started to smell the last couple months, but started to run out of spin balance and shook itself to death, LoL...

Is the machine perfectly level? It may not be draining the excessive water bc of that.

what are they talking about ,all the washer machines are susceptible to stagnant water problems 😂

I'd like to say 7 years later, this washer still has this design flaw! Our smells and I've always wanted to finally get it out

It's stupid machine creators fault. So that is why I only buy Samsung or LG. They are always best. Much over maytag and whirlpool. Soon they will be gone like many other washing dryer companies which no longer exist. Just like TV how Zenith went out from TV. Zenith didn't bother to improve they just thought people will stay within their customers forever for being loyal customers.

Good video but you didn't remove the filter under that white piece and in the other videos it gets nasty and moldy. Most likely why your going back in after months not years

Please remember this is not a Maytag, it's a Whirltag or Maypool. It is actually a Whirlpool washer as Maytag went away when the financial crisis crashed them.

Thanks for making this video. Very big help..

Anyone on a septic system?? I want to just toss bleach in regularly to help clean the machine but that isn't good for my septic system.

Thanks, I am sure this is is whats the deal with my machine.

Nice video. Fun fact. Pretty much. 99.99% of washers all hold water in the drum and drain system. Front loads are bad for Mildewy nasty smelling water. Definitely routine maintenance and or proper cleaner usage will help deter the smell. And of course cleaner clothes.

Use Gain powdered laundry detergent and you will never have this mold problem.

I did everything up until the drum coming out but I can't get the drum out at all its stuck

Great video.. our drum will not come out though..

I can’t get my bolt off without the tub spinning any ideas? Or do I just need to put a lot of force?

The white part is removable and is the only filter. Not taking this filter off to clean will cause this to happen again!

Oh god I’m about to go in. Thanks for vid!

Leave the lid open after you finish doing laundry

Nice post. I think all owners of this machine would be better off by running the Clean Washer cycle with appropriate washer cleaner (I use Tide's version) at least as often as when the reminder light comes on. This stuff apparently removes deposits, including mold. I needed to replace the drum bearings and came across this nastiness after about 6 years of use. We never used the Clean Washer cycle before that - I thought it was a gimmick. The outside of my drum was covered in dark colored build-up of grime and it took a good scrubbing to remove it. I run the clean cycle when the reminder light comes on and it's odor free for 6 months now since the bearing replacement. If you do have the machine apart, I agree with others that the bottom strainer should also be removed and cleaned.

Thank you so much!! This was our Rona chore for the day and your tutorial was spot on! - Miles and Steffi

I have the Maytag Bravos washer and dryer and they’re 3 years old and have been nothing but trouble. Definitely will not be buying a Maytag again. We have put a new transmission on our washer, a new censor in our dryer, the start button for the dryer constantly breaks and I have to fix it. Maytag covered NONE of it under their warranty. Now I’m going to check it for this too, so thank you for this video. This is the first and last Maytag I’ll be buying.

You could use a Dollar store turkey baster to suck out most of the funk from those cavities Rubbing alcohol won't kill mold. and Kill mold with chlorine bleach or (1qt hydrogen peroxide+ 1 tsp baking soda+ 1 tsp clear dish detergent.)

Thanks Robin. Very clear instructions. I had the machine open to replace the water valve and thought that while the machine was open I would also clean the bottom per your instructions. No problems whatsoever. Popping the tub out was a little difficult, but with about a half dozen strong jerks it came up. I also disconnected the water fill connection, but first put a piece of duct tape around the hose so the clamp would not side all the way down.

Thank you for this video!!! Very easy to follow step by step.

Maytag Bravo XL over rated; I have rust issues on the circumference of the inside inner and outer edges of the top part of the washer. Thanks on how to detach top lid. Time to remove rust, primer, and spray paint .

I’m pretty sure the water you found down there shouldn’t be there in the first place. Look for leaks.

I leave the lid open when not in use, no smell ever. In your case, I would've run a hot cycle with only bleach. I don't like these new HE machines. I don't believe they clean as well as the standard ones.

Very helpful video! I appreciate you posting this. Don't listen to the crybaby's, some people would cry if you hung them with a new rope. 😆

Isnt this why your supposed to run bleach in it on cleaning mode every other month?

THANK YOU! I bought this washer and have buyers remorse ever since. Also, within weeks of me buying this washer, the drum became off-centered or out of alignment. I hate this washer.

Next time suggestions. 1. Use work gloves. 2. Use turkey baster to suck the nasty water out befor cleaning. Thanks for the video! Oh. Also, the hose clamp is not very hard to pull off with some pliers. Good luck!

It sad to see a one great American company that had the marketshare for most reliable appliances, to waste their reputation with poorly designed, poorly tested and poorly supported products. And they wonder why Korean LG and Samsung are eating their lunch. Happy 4th of July!

I had trouble getting the tub out. See this other video that shows a very creative solution that worked great. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2jVl6N8na6WjpI

Good video 👍

so my bravos x is started to malfunction so I pulled the codes and found it was the shift actuator. So I said ill clean it before putting on the new actuator. I did exactally what you guys did it was fairly easy put every thing back as I took them off and the machines was running normal again Now the machine leaks water from the bottom. I cant win with this damn washing machine

Thanks for showing us this! Good job. I have this washer and it doesn't work well at all. I have heard people set it to bedding or put already wet clothes in to use more water - since it folks based on weight... but sometimes it doesn't rinse all the way. (because of weight again?)

Okay, I came for something else (CONSTANT unbalanced load...tub spins wayvoff balance), but I have had a little smell. I know they sell a "clean washer" solution. Is this designed to make us buy that??? You have to wonder. Also, can you not add some bleach to the tub? Maybe then run a load of something that needs a little? Because this is GROSS. With this, however, I can see how to get the tub out. That's a start for my problem! Thanks!! My washer before this (GE)...not much to look at, but after 25 years, oh well. Had it not leaked, my dryer wouldn't look so bad now (the Maytag is quite pretty). Makes me think about getting a whole new pair when the time comes. I hate not being able to fill the tub and stop it to soak things. I DID finally figured out how to make it spin without an additional rinse...since it stops with the UL every single time. 🙄 It's a start!! Don't you just love progress? Not.

If one more person suggests to "run a hot water cycle, leave the lid open when not in use, use bleach or clean with affresh" suggestion I'm going to scream! You idiots...r u specifically skipping over the comments/parts where people say they do all that and still have the problem? You cant possibly b that ignorant! Jjeeeesssshhh! I feel ya Robin P I am about to do mine and I already know that is exactly the issue. But for even more added fun we do so much laundry with the boys sports I have 2 washers. So that makes me double pissed n knew we should of went with another brand! Lol but will try and remember to post how it went and thanks again for the video...been lookin for good video for about a week now!

Washing with hot water and bleach ever so often will help keep that down too

Really, use the tub clean function on the machine every 30 loads as instructed in the owners manual

whoa,. was this machine leveled? It looks like it has accumulated a lot more water than any other I had seen so far.... definitely need to take the white plastic part out and clean it to get the damning from happening.