Your laundry machine provides you with an
easy, efficient, and frequent way to clean the laundry in your household. As
one of the most frequently used appliances, it’s important that you follow
certain maintenance practices to keep your laundry machine in tip-top-shape!
As the experts on appliance repairs, here
are our tips on how to maintain your laundry machine effectively:
Check
the water-fill hoses:
It’s inevitable that over time and with use
that the water hoses in your laundry machine will wear down, leak, or burst. To
prevent this from happening and having water damage to your laundry room, we
suggest that you check the water hose every so often for any signs of wear or
weakness.
Some of the things to look out for are:
small blisters, cracks, or colour lightening in the hose. We recommend having
your water-fill hose replaced every 4 to 5 years to avoid unexpected leaks or
bursts.
Ensure
the appliance is level:
Rattling, vibrations, and/or shaking are
not normal characteristics of a laundry machine.
If your laundry machine is not exactly
level, with all four legs on the floor, it may rock back and forth causing
these things to happen.
Ensuring that the appliance is level will
eliminate any abnormal vibrations, shaking, or excess noises and will help you
avoid unnecessary damage to the machine or surrounding items. Depending on the
machine you have, there will be different ways to adjust the machine so that it
is level. Read the manual and if it is not clear, give one of our experts a
call.
Keep it clean:
Your laundry machine is most likely either
painted steel or has a porcelain-coated steel cabinet. To clean the surface of
your laundry machine, it is safe to use dish detergent and a damp rag. If the
surface is porcelain, you can even use a little non-abrasive cleanser for
stubborn stains. Keeping the appliance clean is a critical part to ensuring
that your laundry machine lasts!
Empty
the lint disposal:
All laundry machines collect lint over
time. You will find your lint disposal filter near the top of the tub. To
empty/clean the lint filter, you can slide it out and clean off we a rinse of
water. After you have done this, you can reinsert the filter back into the
machine.
Don’t
overload the appliance:
Follow the owner’s manual directions for
guidance on how much your laundry machine can handle in regards to loading
sizes. Oversized loads will damage the machine instantly.
Elite Appliance Service is GTA’s
appliance repair specialist. Our skilled technicians can repair all major
brands, makes and models and if it's not economically feasible to repair
your appliance. Contact us for more information here.
