If you’ve cleaned everything and the smell returns, it might be inside the machine. There could be dead critters in the vent. Mice love warm, dark spaces.
A dead mouse in your dryer vent? That’s a real fish smell. And it’s not going away with vinegar. You’ll need a technician to remove the evidence.
Also, if the smell is acrid or metallic, don’t mess around. That’s an electrical issue. Unplug, call for help.
Why this topic is just fun
Think about it: your dryer is a hot, spinning box that turns wet clothes into dry clothes. But sometimes it decides to smell like a dock. That’s weird. That’s great.
You now know more about trimethylamine than 99% of people. You can dazzle your friends at parties. “Oh, your dryer smells like fish? Let me tell you about bacteria and lint traps.”
You’ll be the most popular guest. Or the one who clears the room. Either way, curiosity wins.
