Common Signs That It Might Be Time To Buy A New Washing Machine
The washing machine is an appliance that we will come to depend on regularly; most washing machines are used at least once or twice per week
. This amount of use can mean that unfortunately as time goes by our washing machines may begin to develop some wear and tear that can mean they become less effective or break down.
Common problems such as increased noise and wobbling may be able to be fixed but if you have found that you regularly have to call for repairs then it may be time to buy a new replacement. The following is short list of common faults that can happen with washing machines and may be its way of telling you its time to trade up.
A lack of water can point to the hose and water supply, sometimes as the machine is operating it can shake the hose loose which as well as making your washer useless it can lead to leaks and flooding. Make sure all hoses are securely attached to your washing machine and clean the filter regularly to make sure it isnt clogged or has become defective. If you find your washing machine is struggling to drain after use or isnt losing water at all then the outlet hose could be twisted or have a kink in it, when moving your washing machine always make sure the hoses are clear and flowing properly.
The excessive shaking of some washing machines can be annoying because it can cause knocking noise when the appliance is stored under a cupboard or it can shake so much that the appliance shifts and moves from its proper place. This can be down to the floor being uneven but could also mean that the counterbalance weights inside the machine are damaged or misaligned.
Whilst some repair jobs can be done easily many will require an in depth repair job to be done and if this is happening more frequently then you will want to make sure that you replace your washing machine with a more energy efficient and feature filled version. There are a lot of newer models available with features that can make washing your clothes and other laundry much quicker and easier whether it is a greater range of wash cycle settings or being able to automate the washing and drying process.
If your washing machine has seen better days then you may be surprised at how many features now come with most modern washing machines, considering many older machines are less energy efficient then you could actually save money in the long term by trading up now.