{"id":11601,"date":"2019-06-19T07:58:15","date_gmt":"2019-06-19T07:58:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/?p=11601"},"modified":"2022-04-12T00:44:09","modified_gmt":"2022-04-12T00:44:09","slug":"how-to-extend-the-life-of-your-washing-machine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/how-to-extend-the-life-of-your-washing-machine\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Extend the Life of Your Washing Machine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A washing\nmachine is one of the hardest working home appliances,&nbsp; handling mountains of dirty clothes,&nbsp; and having all that dirt, grease, soil and\ndetergent passing through it on a regular basis. Add to that a regular wear and\ntear due to vibrations and you\u2019ve got the reason washing machines tend to break\ndown so often. Luckily, there are many ways to add some longevity to your\nfaithful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/best-home-appliances-can-serve-decor-small-spaces\/\" class=\"wpil_internal_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">home appliance.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clean it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This one goes without saying. A clean machine is also more efficient and lasts longer. There are several ways to give your machine a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com\/clean-your-washing-machine\/\">deep clean<\/a> and ensure that your clothes get the proper treatment. In order to remove germs and detergent build-up,&nbsp; you need to run an empty load with hot water,&nbsp; added with 2 cups of chlorine bleach or white vinegar. If you&#8217;re not sure if those materials would harm your machine,&nbsp; check your owner&#8217;s manual for recommendations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Somewhere in the middle of your wash cycle and a half cup of detergent and let the machine run the full cycle. After the cycle is over, any stains on the water drum can be removed with a soft abrasive cleaner and sponge. From time to time, it\u2019s recommendable to remove the water hoses from the back of the machine, and remove debris and built-up scales from the protective nets.&nbsp; Surface cleaning is also very important,&nbsp; as dust and excess spilled detergent can negatively affect the longevity of a washing machine. Also, mind the gaskets and glass doors, especially the crevices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Level It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/washing-machine-life-extension1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11602\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The main\ncause of shaking and vibration of washing machines is unlevel footing. The\nspoils of vibration are physical damage and loose connections which lead to\nmalfunctions and all related troubles. Fortunately, there is an easy way to\nsolve this problem. &nbsp;Most of the modern\nwashing machines have adjustable front levelling feet, that can be shortened or\nextended by turning the feet clockwise or counterclockwise. All you need to do\nis to use a bubble level to measure how levelled your machine is and to adjust\nits feet until it stands in a perfect horizontal line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remove Lint <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many <a href=\"https:\/\/punchng.com\/4-steps-on-how-to-remove-lint-from-washing-machines\/\">washing machines tend to collect<\/a> lint during the wash cycle and push them down the tube during the drain cycle. Some washing machines tend to collect lint in the centre tube of the agitator. What you have to do is to open that central tube and clean it regularly. Other machines store lint in a filter near the top of the tub, so you have to slide that filter out, clean it up and put it back in. If you noticed that there are random drainages happening in your kitchen or bath, that\u2019s probably because of piled up lint in your drain pipes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use Cold Water <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The vast\nmajority of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/louisville-power-washing-why-you-should-consider-power-washing-when-cleaning-your-home\/\" class=\"wpil_internal_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">power expense for your washing<\/a> machine,&nbsp; the whole 90%, comes from heating the water,\nwhich is completely unnecessary in most cases.&nbsp;\nCold water is more than enough to clean most of your clothes.&nbsp; hot water should be used only for materials\nthat are in direct touch with skin, like bed sheets, underwear, and towels.\nThose items may carry bacteria that can be killed only by hot water. One more\nthing,&nbsp; when using cold water make sure\nto use cold-water detergents in order to ensure your clothes will be as clean\nas possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Service It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It wouldn&#8217;t be very wise to throw out your washing machine at the first malfunction. Except for being wasteful, that kind of behaviour is not very environmentally friendly. You don\u2019t have to discard your washing machine just because some of the parts aren\u2019t working. There is a huge market for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancesupplies.com.au\/\">quality washing machine parts<\/a> which you can buy and replace the old and worn out ones with. That way you can extend the life of your washing machine for several years. You can also take some measurements to prevent malfunctions, like replacing water hoses every 5 years or buying better parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vent It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is very\nimportant to let your machine breathe. Venting a machine is beneficial not only\nfor the machine\u2019s health but also for your own.&nbsp;\nDryers that are improperly vented ( or not at all), tends to build up\nexcess lint inside the body of the dryer,&nbsp;\nwhich then consequently releases carbon monoxide,&nbsp; one of the most deadly gases, into your\nliving quarters. Make it so the dryer vent hose doesn&#8217;t overextend itself\ncompared to the manual recommendation,&nbsp;\nand make sure to fix any kings or sags that would collect flammable\nlint. it is also a good idea to keep the door to your water open,&nbsp; so the drum can breathe and dry itself.&nbsp; That way you can prevent that unpleasant mouldy\nsmell from developing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/what-features-to-look-for-when-buying-washing-machine\/\" class=\"wpil_internal_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Washing machines<\/a> are one of the most helpful home appliances, but their frequent use makes them prone to damages and malfunctions. There are several ways in which you can extend the life cycle of your washing machine and make it more reliable. Prevention is always better than fixing, and a couple of simple steps will make wonders for your machine\u2019s functionality. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A washing machine is one of the hardest working home appliances,&nbsp; handling mountains of dirty clothes,&nbsp; and having all that dirt, grease, soil and detergent &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[2086,5677],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.9.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Extend the Life of Your Washing Machine - Kravelv<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/how-to-extend-the-life-of-your-washing-machine\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to Extend the Life of Your Washing Machine - Kravelv\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"A washing machine is one of the hardest working home appliances,&nbsp; 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