You rely on your washing machine to work when you need it. When your washing machine doesn't work as it should, your daily routine can be thrown off.
If you have a washing machine with a digital display, you at least have a small computer working inside that will sometimes tell you that there's something wrong with the machine. If you have a code popping up on the display, use your owner's manual to find out what that code means.
If you don't have a digital display, you're left to figure out the problem entirely on your own. If water flow is the main issue, the best place to start is the water inlet valve screen. If you're lucky, the screen has become clogged and just needs to be cleaned to get things going. Here, you'll learn how to do just that.
Step 1 – Disconnect the Power
You don't want to work on your washing machine with electricity flowing through it. You can either unplug it or flip the breaker that powers it.
Step 2 – Disconnect the Waterlines
Before you begin removing hoses, get some masking tape and mark the hot lines and the cold lines so that you don't connect them backwards when you're done.
Step 3 – Check the Screen
After you've removed the hoses, you'll be able to see the screens located just inside the valves that the hoses connected to. Use a flashlight so that you can get a clear view of the screen – do you see sediment or calcium built up inside? If so, you may have found out what's causing your problems.
Step 4 – Clean the Screen
The easiest way to clean the small screen is to use a syringe filled with white vinegar. Spray the white vinegar all over the screen and let it sit for a few minutes – return and repeat a few times. Then, fill the syringe with water and rinse it out well. Check to see if the sediment and calcium have softened enough to scrape off with a bottle nipple brush.
Step 5 – Test the Machine
Connect the waterlines, restore power, and give the machine a test run. Hopefully, the water that the machine needs is now getting to where it needs to be.
If you continue to have troubles with your washing machine or don't feel comfortable completing a task such as this, talk with your local appliance repair company like Collier County Appliance Service, Inc. They will gladly assist you with finding out what's stopping your washing machine from washing your clothes.
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