Washing machines are a great
convenience when it comes to doing your laundry. They do the heavy lifting
while you spend your time on other equally important household chores. However,
sometimes you may realize that your machine is experiencing frequent breakdowns
thus causing you and your family a lot of inconveniences. The truth is, your
handling of the machine could probably be the reason for the frequent
breakdowns. Watch out for the following common mistakes to enhance the
efficiency of your machine and also increase its longevity.
Machine overloading
With
the capacity of the present day washing machines, it may be tempting to put
everything and get the job done at once. If you want to ruin you washing
machine in the fastest time possible, the continue adding just one more piece
even if the machine is already full. Overloading will stop water and detergent
from mixing well leading to dirty clothes at the end. It will also cause unnecessary
strain on the machine leading to creased fabrics and increased wear and tear on
the machine.
Using excess detergent
Contrary
to the thoughts of many people, excess detergent won’t make washing easier or
effective.
You will end up using excess water as well as damaging the clothes if you
insist on more than recommended amount of detergent. In addition to this,
excess detergent is also harmful to the smooth operations of the machine and
you are strongly advice to adhere to the manufacturer’s guidelines with regards
to detergent use for that particular machine.
Loading clothes without
emptying the pockets
Many
people will throw clothes in the washing machine without bothering to check if
there is anything in the pockets. They end up loading clothes with pockets full
of notebooks, pens, paper notes and worst of all, coins. All these debris have
the potential of clogging the water drainage leading to a complete breakdown of
the machine. They will also increase the load on the machine in addition to
messing up the laundry leading to dirty clothes instead of clean ones at the
end of the cycle.
Using the same cycle and
setting for all types of wash
Different
clothes require different cycles and machine settings. Sticking to the same
cycle will only damage the machine as well as the pieces of clothes that you
keep washing with the wrong cycles. It is recommended that you group clothes
depending on their wash requirements so that you vary the settings of the
machine to enhance its performance and also ensure proper washing of the
clothes.
Forgetting about the
dispensers
Washing
machines usually have at least a dispenser for detergent or fabric softener or
both. These dispensers need to be cleaned and rinsed after each and every
cycle. If they are not cleaned properly, they may gather dirt and cause
offensive odors in the laundry room. Also make it a habit of removing the
drawer of the detergents and leaving it open so that any residual water may
evaporate to maintain them clean and fresh.
These tips will help you
take good care of your washing machines and avoid frequent unwarranted
breakdowns.
Mr Fix
Atlanta specializes in repairing all kinds of home appliances including washing
machines.
If you ever experience any problems with your washing machine, simply give us a
call at (678) 615-7741 or contact us through our website at http://www.mrfixatlanta.com/ and we will be
glad to offer you with the best home appliance services in Atlanta.
