Beko
Drain System Odor
Washer emits a sewage or rotten egg smell from the drain hose or standpipe during or after use.
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Possible Causes
Blocked or dirty standpipe, Siphoning due to incorrect drain hose installation, Trapped lint and sludge in drain hose, Dry sink trap allowing sewer gas backflow
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug the washer and wear gloves.
Step-by-step checks:
- Check drain hose installation: Ensure the hose forms a high loop and is inserted correctly into the standpipe as per Beko instructions.
- Clean standpipe and trap: Remove the hose and clean the standpipe or sink trap of sludge and hair.
- Flush drain hose: Remove the hose from the machine and flush thoroughly with hot water.
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Repair Difficulty
Easy
2/5
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