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To avoid replacing two washing machines within a year, you need to abandon these wrong habits when using them.
1. Avoid These 3 Common Mistakes That Quickly Damage Washing Machines and Increase Electricity Costs
To avoid replacing two washing machines within a year, you need to abandon these wrong habits when using them.
1. Installation Guide
Not recommended: Many households have the habit of placing washing machines in bathrooms or small balconies without realizing that these locations make the machines more prone to damage due to high humidity or frequent exposure to weather conditions. Placing the machine outside on the balcony exposes it to direct sunlight and rain, while placing it in the bathroom exposes it to low humidity, leading to potential machine damage.
Avoid placing the washing machine in areas prone to direct sunlight or rain exposure.
Keeping the washing machine in the kitchen is also not advisable as cooking areas can splash various types of food, oils, causing damage to the machine's exterior. The washing machine is also an electronic appliance that requires proper maintenance, similar to refrigerators or microwaves, and should be placed in a dry, ventilated area.
Placing the washing machine in the kitchen is also not an ideal location.
The washing machine should be placed on a level surface, with all machine legs even, not wedged, and not placed directly against the wall. Failure to ensure these factors may result in noise, strong vibrations, and displacement from the original position. If the machine needs to be elevated, it should be placed on sturdy iron or stainless steel shelves, avoiding the use of wood or cardboard.
If possible, place the washing machine in a dedicated laundry room.
Or in areas less susceptible to weather conditions such as rain or direct sunlight.
Most washing machine brands typically include mouse-proof mesh, yet this doesn't mean being complacent as mice can still enter via the drainage pipes. It's essential to have mesh right at the drainage pipe junction to prevent mice from gnawing on electrical wires.
Alternatively, overloading the washing machine with clothes exceeding its permitted weight can strain the drum's rotation, rendering it unable to spin.
Repeating this behavior over time can lead to shaft damage or misalignment, adversely affecting wash quality and reducing the machine's lifespan. Many individuals have the habit of using hand-washing detergent for washing machines, which is not advisable as it produces excessive foam, potentially overflowing and damaging machine parts. Moreover, it increases water consumption during rinsing, necessitating multiple rinses to eliminate the foam. When loading clothes and the detergent into the machine, they should be added one by one to prevent clothes from tangling and not contacting the washing machine fully. Always use the appropriate detergent for washing machines, and after each wash, unplug the power cord from the socket.
It's highly discouraged to leave damp clothes in the washing machine overnight before air-drying them in the morning, as this creates a conducive environment for bacterial growth.
After washing, clothes should be promptly hung out to dry, and the machine door left open to ensure proper ventilation inside the drum. On average, the washing machine should be run 2 - 3 times a month without clothes (empty cycle) to clean the tub. During operation, the hottest water setting should be selected.
