Household appliances are designed to facilitate the performance of household chores, a significant saving of time and effort. To keep this comfort as long as possible, the equipment must be used correctly and taken care of in a timely manner. A washing machine is an important household item. What needs to be done to serve you for a long time?
- Do not overload. Many models are designed for everyday washing, and, therefore, quickly and effectively cope with a small amount of dirty laundry. Do not put a large blanket, down jacket or plaid in the washing machine. Such things when washing create a large load on the motor and quickly disable it.
- Keep the door open. Often housewives go to hang clothes, closing the door of the washing machine. This is a blunder! The fact is that after washing, a lot of moisture still remains in the drum, which should evaporate. Otherwise, mold, bad smell and other undesirable phenomena will appear. Therefore, keep the door open, and before washing, do not forget to add a special descaler along with the powder. This is especially true for hard water regions.
- Keep clean. In order for the washing machine to remove dirt from things efficiently, it must itself be clean. After each wash, wipe the door and drum with a damp cloth, removing traces of detergents, etc. The same applies to the powder container. Rinse it thoroughly, remove excess moisture. Once or twice a month, you can start the car with a little vinegar, baking soda or lemon juice. They remove scale, unpleasant odors and greasy marks well. If filters are available, clean them regularly.
- Choose the right mode. Each model is able to work in several modes. They differ in water heating temperature and duration of washing. Do not mix all things in a row, exposing the general mode. Separate your laundry by type of fabric and select the appropriate mode and detergent. So you not only save your things, but also a washing machine.
- Water and powder control. If your equipment has a choice of loading size, then use it according to the amount of laundry. This will help reduce water consumption and perform a quality wash. The same goes for the amount of powder. With an excess of detergents, the laundry undergoes insufficient rinsing, and the pipes and motor of the washing machine suffer.
- Installation and maintenance. If you are seriously concerned about how to extend the life of the washing machine, take care of its proper placement and timely prevention. During washing and spinning, it vibrates violently. Incorrect installation can lead to displacement of the washing machine, malfunction of programs, failure of individual elements. As for preventive measures, here it is necessary to check the integrity of the gum on the door, the hose for water collection and the presence of extraneous noise. If you find a problem, contact a specialist.
