Washer 
Odor means moisture and residue are stuck somewhere inside your GE washer.
I always start with seals and dispensers because they hold soap longs after the cycle ends.
When your GE washer starts smelling bad, treat it like a moisture-trapping issue. Most odors come from trapped water, soap scum, or a slow drain path, so clean the path instead of masking it.
1. Wipe the Seal, Dispenser, and Drum Surface
Run a soapy cloth around the gasket, paying extra attention to the folds.
Soap residue and lint cling to folds and drawer edges, giving bacteria a place to grow. Wipe everything dry and leave air inside so the rubber seals can breathe.
2. Run a Hot Cleaning Cycle
Use the cleaner recommended by GE and follow the dosing instructions.
Measure the cleaner exactly, run the full cycle, and stay near the machine. If the washer still pauses or behaves oddly, follow GE washer stops mid-cycle next.
When the cycle ends, leave the door open for a few hours so the drum can dry completely.
3. Inspect Drain and Filter
Remove the filter cover, scoop debris, and flush lines with a trickle of water.
Old water and debris around the filter trap strong smells fast. Open the cover, scoop debris, and flush the lines. If you still see standing water, follow GE washer not draining before calling for parts.
4. Check the Base for Hidden Moisture
Slide the washer out enough to inspect hoses and the floor beneath.
Water under the cabinet keeps fresh cleaning from lasting. Slide the washer out enough to inspect the floor and hoses. If water marks remain, compare symptoms with GE washer leaking from the bottom.
5. Lock Down Daily Habits
Leave the door and drawer slightly open after every wash.
Leave the door and drawer slightly open after each load, use the right detergent amount, and run hot cycles weekly, especially if you run many cold loads.
If odors return quickly despite these steps, deeper drain-path or tub-area testing is usually next.
If a smell comes with leaks or standing water, also check GE washer leaking from the bottom.
If the smell keeps coming back, we can test the drain path and tub area onsite.