. >> we thought the odor from himmelstein and were close.>> reporter: consumer say certain machines ruined their close. some have filed lawsuits claiming they found mold growing in the washers. >> i called this out and in the back of the soap dispenser where you normally don't look was full of black mold. >> reporter: her washer ended up being the focus of a class- action lawsuit. they claimed the washer sold between 2001 and 2008 without a steam feature design flaws that cause mold and mildew. >> the bottom line is the washers them clean themselves properly the way a properly designed washer should.>> reporter: similar suits filed against other companies led to a settlement agreement. if you bought a washer of these brands and experienced mold problems you can file a claim for a chunk of money. you have you can get up to $500 cash or a voucher toward a new washer. do it?, the deadline is approaching. the last day to apply is october 10 for lg and october 11 for whirlpool, kenmore and maytag. good news for people who bo des. >> we posted links on where file a claim just go to abcactionnews