Our washing machines are vital parts of our home and most of us run them heavily to keep on top of our family’s ever growing washing piles. Without them, this becomes a very onerous, time-consuming chore, or costly trips to the laundromat.
These days, washing machine parts are more readily available from appliance spare parts providers, meaning you can avoid a costly call out fee from a technician. Taking the time to look after your washing machine with a bit of home servicing will improve its reliability, and to help, we’ve compiled a list of some of our top tips for maintaining your washing machine.
Top washing machine maintenance tips
Detergent type is important
Just because top loader washing powder is on special, don’t grab it for your front loader washing machine assuming it will work the same. Front loaders need washing powder and detergent that’s low sudsing, otherwise they can overflow and leave you with puddles of soapy water on your laundry floor.
Keep an eye on the hoses
Keeping a watchful eye on your washing machine hose condition is a good idea, as over time they can get clogged up, damaged, cracked or come lose from the machine.
Your machine’s hoses are responsible for the inflow and outflow of water; a blockage or damage can mean the machine won’t work or worse, flooding, which is when you’ll have no choice but to call out an appliance, spare parts and service technician.
Clean your washing machine
Just because your washing machine has water flowing in and out all the time, that doesn’t mean it’s cleaning itself. There are a few components that need a good clean from time to time, to keep the overall machine working well and cleaning your clothes as you expect.
- Filters – your washing machine has filters to catch any dirt, hair and excess washing powder, and can get blocked if not regularly cleared, which can damage your machine. If the filter overflows, it won’t remove the dirt or lint effectively from your clothes either, so your clothes will come out of the machine dirty. Your filters can degrade over time, so may need to be replaced during the lifetime of your washing machine.
- Powder/detergent dispenser – this can get pretty gunked up if left too long. Give it a good wipe out from time to time, to remove any built-up powder or detergent build-ups.
- Inner drum – this spot can be a breeding ground for mould and bacteria, but gets missed by many. Running a hot wash through it with vinegar, baking soda or bleach will take care of this very effectively.
- Rubber seals – dust, mould and bacteria can also build-up around the rubber seals of your washing machine. Your machine’s rubber seals are also prone to wear and tear so are something that need replacing over time. Therefore, it’s a good idea to clean and check them to keep ahead of the issue. Luckily, these are common washing machine parts available to buy through appliance spare parts wholesalers that you can replace yourself.
Need washing machine parts or service?
Washing machines need to be reliable, so maintaining and servicing them yourself at home is a great way to extend their life and prevent breakdowns that can leave you with piles of dirty washing and no way to clean them quickly and easily.
When home maintenance hasn’t prevented a breakdown, don’t worry – with washing machine parts easily available from dedicated appliance spare parts and service providers, you can rest assured your machine won’t be out of action for long.
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