I had a front load washer and dryer. I found out that mold gets in the seal (inside the door) and in the drawer where detergent goes. I called the manufactuer and they bought back the washer and dryer and gave me 75% of what I had paid for it. I just got them picked up about a month ago and had the washer and dryer for 2-3 years. I have environmental illness/chemical sensitivities but luckily the new washer and dryer did not smell, but they also don't have rubber from what I can see either.