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Washing clothes isn't one of those tasks that anyone really enjoys doing but, having a washer and dryer in the home makes life more convenient; otherwise, you are stuck having to take time to spend several hours at a local laundromat. Follow these preventative maintenance tips below to help prevent your cherished washer from having a major break down during a time when you have a mountain of dirty clothes that are piled on top of your hamper and spilling onto the floor.
Keep your manuals and warranty together filed somewhere safe and accessible. If for some reason you can't find your copy of the user manual, don't worry, a copy of it can be found on the manufacturer's website that can be downloaded and printed. Always refer to the manual for specific maintenance procedures on your specific model.
Once a month check the hoses of the washing machine, look for any tears or small bubbles especially where the hoses connect, this where cracks can appear and cause leaky situations. It is a good idea to replace the hoses once every 3 to 5 years along with replacing the washers inside of the hose. While the hoses are disconnected, make sure the screens in the fill valves are clean and clean them if necessary. While your washing machine is disconnected, check the belt for any wear and tear, refer to your manual as to where to access it.
After checking the hoses and belt, using some dish detergent and a damp cloth clean the surface of your washer. To clean the inside, once a month run it on hot empty water.
After performing the preventative maintenance procedures, and you have everything hooked back up, make sure your washing machine is level. When it isn't level this can cause excessive vibration and damage the drum.
Washers also gather lint during the washing cycle, you will need to lift out the lint filter to clean it off on a regular basis. Refer to your washer's user manual where the lint filter is located on your model.
Remember to disconnect the power source of the appliance for safety.
If you should require any repairs you can do it yourself but, make sure to do your homework to gather up all of the necessary information to ensure the job will be completed correctly. It may be more cost and time effective to contact your fully trained washing machine repair technician within the Orange County, California area.
