Ever time I wash my towels, they have an unusual smell to them. It isn't exactly mildew but more like a burnt or electrical smell. I can buy new towels and after awhile it does the same thing. The only towels that don't do this is our beach towels.
I don't leave them sit in the washer, they are put into the dryer right away and then they are taken out as soon as they are dry. I thought maybe I was drying them to long, so I shorten the dry time and still the same thing!!! Does anyone know why this is happening and if so, Please let me know!!!
2007-08-06 12:52:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Do they smell that way after washing or after DRYING?
If it's after drying, your dryer may have a clogged vent, and might be running too hot, but not hot enough to trip the high-temp limit switch. Go outside while it's running and see if the vent is working - it should blow about as much warm air as a good-sized hair dryer. If it's appreciably less than that, there may be a clog.
2007-08-06 13:03:55 · answer #1 · answered by HyperDog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you should lower the heat in the dryer instead of the drying time. I have had mine have a burnt smell after going to the laudromat and using the hotter gas powered dryer.
2007-08-06 12:58:14 · answer #2 · answered by Naybob 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try drying them at a lower heat setting
2007-08-06 13:48:57 · answer #3 · answered by jon_mac_usa_007 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
probably because the dryer was too hot...try putting it on a lower setting?
2007-08-06 14:12:11 · answer #4 · answered by Nay 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try hanging them outside to dry
2007-08-10 03:59:06 · answer #5 · answered by Noahs Ark 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋