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There have been a lot of bugs in the washer. I think they’re actually in the washer somewhere. I’ve seen many in the water with my clothes. I’ll try to find a photo. Where could they be, in a water hose or something? They seem to go in and out of the holes in the tub.This is one wash load. Even though these are quite visible and indicate that bugs are going in and out of the tub, I really think the bugs that are ubiquitous and a nuisance are tiny black bugs that you can just barely see. When the tub drained, these bugs were gone back through the holes, I guess, or wherever they went. A couple of them appeared to be swimming.
Hi @wonderingwoman If they’re in the body of the machine there are plenty of crevices that they can crawl in and around on. Here’s a link to a video that may help. It describes how to remove the drive block in your model washer (which is not your problem) but in doing this it shows how to remove the basket (tub). This may give you a better view of where the bugs are. If disassembling the machine seems too daunting, contact a reputable, professional washing machine repair service and ask for a quote. Removing bugs can sometimes involve using poisonous chemicals but if you can get to their nest you may not have to
I’d run a full cycle with hot water only and 2 cups of bleach. I might help to know what kinds of bugs these are.
