How to wash so that your washing machine lasts longer

The long life of a washing machine begins with correct installation. And it means not only the alignment of equipment along the horizontal and vertical axes. It is also important to consider what surface it stands on. The support must be strong, level and resistant to changing loads. If the floor covering is unable to damp vibrations, then it also makes sense to place a thick rubber mat under the washing machine. However, correct installation alone does not guarantee a long service life. Today I will talk about other precautions that will help keep your technology healthy.

How to maintain a washing machine

By keeping the water quality in mind, many problems can be avoided. The first of these is scale. Limescale accumulates most intensively on the heating element. However, this does not mean at all that it does not settle on the drum and filters.

To cope with this problem, expensive water softeners are added to the detergent compartment. Those who want to save money can do a preventive cleaning with vinegar or citric acid once a month.

But the really right solution would be to use high-temperature wash modes only when necessary. By complementing this habit with chemical methods for removing limescale, you will not have to worry about a sudden breakdown of the washing machine.

Important! Do not wait for visible signs of clogged filters to appear. Too slow a set or incomplete drainage of water is already a serious blow to the technique. You can avoid it by getting into the habit of cleaning the drain and inlet filter at least every six months. And even better - to do a preventive examination at intervals of a month.

Another useful tip, often ignored by hostesses, is the door ajar after washing. By not closing the loading door and thereby ensuring the drying of the equipment, you can avoid the appearance of a musty smell. And if you remember that it is caused by the multiplication of bacteria, mold and fungi, then an open door will also be a good prevention of clogging of filters and dispensers.

The basics of using the washing machine correctly

In order for the equipment to serve for a long time, without starting to be capricious at the most inopportune moment, you should control the drum loading. This is not about not choking him with a jam (the hostesses, taught by bitter experience, have long ceased to do this). It is a sensible assessment of the ability of things to absorb moisture that is meant.

If the manufacturer has designated the maximum load, for example, equal to 4.5 kg of dry linen, then you should start from the fact that the rule applies only to cotton. Having tried on the volume of the specified number of things from this material, you should remember that only half of such a pile can be sent to the drum if synthetics are to be washed. And only a third in the case when wool is sent to the drum.

In addition to overload, imbalance can also cause problems. Therefore it is important:

• Sort items by material before loading them into the drum.
• Send small items to the designated bag.
• Combine large items with smaller ones.

Well, the most simple rule: zippers and buttons, coupled with turning clothes inside out, can prevent trouble with damage or jamming of the drum. The same problems can be avoided if you don't forget about checking your pockets.

Observing the listed rules of maintenance and operation of the washing machine, you can achieve its long life. Indeed, for responsible owners, such equipment works without breakdowns at least three times longer than indicated in the warranty card.