5 Reasons to Repair Your Washing Machine
Washing machines are currently the only thing that stands between us and stiff clothes scrubbed on washboards so its no wonder that most homes have one even if they don’t have a dryer. Perhaps more importantly to some, the washer in your home is the only thing preventing weekly trips to the laundromat. Unfortunately, washing machines are also fairly delicate appliances that can be thrown off balance or fail in a variety of often very impressive ways. The key to saving money with repairs rather than a complete replacement is to catch these problems early when the signs are small and potentially easy to ignore.
1) Thumping an Even Load Can’t Fix
Thumping is always a bad sign with a washing machine, usually indicating that the drum has been thrown off balance. This is a particularly common problem with older units but even new side-loading washing machines can start to thump if something has gone seriously wrong. For top-loading units, you might be able to fix the balance problem simply by redistributing the clothes more evenly inside the drum. If this doesn’t fix the problem,, there’s likely something wrong with the mechanism itself and you’ll need to call a professional.
2) Control Panel Problems
Issues with the control panel like flickering or irregular responses can’t always be fixed by percussive maintenance. If you’ve been noticing problems with the electrical system in your washer and the problem doesn’t resolve quickly, this may become dangerous faster than you expect. Any time you mix water with electrical malfunctioning, someone could get seriously hurt. Do not try to fix the control panel yourself.
3) Inside Doesn’t Fill/Drain
Washing machines are built very carefully to make sure clothes get clean without encouraging the growth of mold and other things that like a moist environment. If your washer doesn’t fill all the way with water, this could be a problem with your hose or faucet or it could be an internal problem. Worse is if your washer stops draining all the way. This could mean that your clothes aren’t actually getting clean (sitting in dirty water) and might be the result of several possible malfunctions you will need professional help to investigate.
4) No Turning or Agitation
Even if the faucet and pump are working perfectly, there might still be a problem with the internal mechanisms which can cause your washing machine to stop spinning and agitating. If your washing machine seems to be doing everything but actually washing the clothes, this can be caused by a broken belt, motor problem, or a faulty lid switch. In newer models, you might notice the washer ‘assessing’ the load and then stopping partway through. In either case, if the issue can’t be resolved by leveling the machines, checking the connections, or evening the load distribution, you should call a professional.
5) Persistent Sour Smell After Cleaning
Finally, it’s important to trust the evidence of your own senses. You know if your clothes are getting clean or not and your nose will tell you if something is wrong with your washer. A sour smell can tell you if dirty wash water and/or mildew are sitting unwashed somewhere in the machine. If your clothes come out smelling wrong or the washer itself smells off, start by cleaning every surface you can reach and running it hot and empty with vinegar once. If that doesn’t fix the problem, it’s time for repairs.
Washing machines are a core aspect of modern civilization and yours is peace of mind to wash your clothes and linens whenever you want. If your washer starts acting up, avoid the laundromat and costly replacements by calling for maintenance before it becomes a major problem. For more information about washer repairs, contact us today!
Las Cruces Washer Repair Pros and front load washing machines.
Most recent appliance news, the national media broke news about another round of class action lawsuits against front-loader washing machine manufacturers. Based on what our washer repair Las Cruces pros read, the suits collectively charge that certain brands and types of washing machines are tailor-made for introducing potentially harmful funk into people’s homes. It wasn’t the first time that such charges have been levied against appliance manufacturers either. If you want to avoid searching for same day service appliance repair in Las Cruces. You might want to read on.
The country has been down this sudsy road before, in 2014 as a matter of fact. In that instance, consumers were on the losing end of the gavel. So, will class action lawsuits against washing machine manufacturers do any better in 2015? Our washer repair pros are experts in front-loader washing machines, not legal proceedings. Thus, we wouldn’t want to hazard a guess. But we would like to contribute to the discussion in another way, by providing a few tips to reduce incidents of mold and laundry odors.
After every wash, remove the wet clothes right away and either line or machine dry them as desired. While the load is drying, grab a clean, dry, lint-free cloth and wipe down the front-loader door’s interior surfaces. Make sure that you remove every last drop of moisture and grit, including any that may be present inside creases of the door seal. When you are done, clean and dry the detergent dispenser too.
Next, leave both the door and the dispenser slightly ajar for a few hours to allow for cross ventilation. The cross air currents should dry up any unseen moisture for you. Continue by closing the door and dispenser until you are ready to do another load of wash. Oh, and don’t forget to run the front-loading washing machine’s clean cycle once a month and have us check over the entire unit at least once a year.
That should help retard biofilm growth and mitigate odor risk in between routine service calls from our washing repair technicians. To speak with a SoBellas Home Services washer repair expert about front-loading, biofilm and odor issues, please contact us in Las Cruces online today if you need local washer repair service.
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