Five Things You Should Never Do To Your Washing Machine
by Ricky Carlson
Washing machines are delicate, so it's important to pay attention to it at every load of laundry you do. Taking care of your washing machine not only prolongs the need to replace it but also prevents costly repairs and keeps your clothes in better condition, as well. Here are five things you should never do to your washing machine:
Choosing the Wrong Setting: It's important that you understand each setting on your washing machine. Otherwise, if you choose the wrong setting for the type of laundry you are washing, not only can you damage your clothing, but you can even overwork the washing machine, which causes damage.
Using Too Much Detergent: You should never need more than the standard amount of laundry detergent. Most likely, your laundry detergent comes with a lid that allows you to measure the amount of detergent you should be using. If you use extra, it won't be rinsed away properly, which can damage your clothing and the machine. This is because the extra soap will end up being deposited into the interior of your washing machine, which can damage the components inside.
Leaving Clothes Inside: As soon as the washing is done, you need to transfer the clothes to the dryer. If you leave the clothes inside, it not only causes your clothing to smell, but it will also allow mildew to grow inside of the machine, which is damaging for the machine and future loads of laundry.
Not Sorting: If you aren's sorting your clothing before washing, which also includes checking pockets and tags for proper settings, you can end up washing things that aren't meant to be placed inside of the machine. This is especially damaging if it's something like a pen that can bleed and cause damage to your clothing and the machine because it's most likely made of plastic that isn't meant for the washing machine to handle.
Not Balancing the Machine: You will notice when a washing machine becomes unbalanced because it will start to make a loud, clanging sound. If you aren't taking the time to fix it, it causes your washing machine to overwork itself with each load of laundry. Avoid costly repairs by hiring a professional to balance the machine right away. It's a simple and cost-effective fix.
When you avoid these five things, you can easily ensure that your washing machine doesn't take on extra wear and tear that it isn't meant to. Contact a dishwasher repair service for more information and assistance.