A high-quality washing machine can last up to 15–20 years if used correctly. You can do without expensive repairs by only taking care of prevention. This does not require a huge investment, you just need to know a few principles.
It all starts with the right installation
You need to connect the washing machine immediately to a permanent place. Removal and reinstallation may adversely affect the condition of the device. It is worth inviting a specialist to connect, since errors at this stage can reduce the service life of the device.
It is important to prepare the installation site for the equipment - the floor must be perfectly flat and non-slip. You can purchase an anti-vibration mat. The more vibrations, the faster parts wear out. One more nuance - you need to buy and connect a voltage stabilizer before installing the machine. It will protect against premature breakdown of all appliances in the house.
Prevention of breakdowns
The service life of a washing machine directly depends on how the equipment is used. There are rules that cannot be ignored.
- Loading clothes with unchecked pockets into the washing machine is prohibited. Also, you should not wash items with elements and parts that could come off during the process and damage the drum or tub.
- High-temperature mode cannot be used unless necessary; each wash is a new layer of plaque on the heating element.
- Do not wash excessively dirty shoes or clothes with adhering dirt, construction mixtures, or swamp residues in the machine. All this can lead to breakdown.
When you frequently wash worn-out laundry, the fibers from it clog the system and stick to the heating element, so you need to carry out preventive cleaning frequently.
Anti-scale and cleaning
If the tap water is quite hard, which can be easily understood, for example, from a kettle, then you need to use softening agents with each wash. Also, you should not choose powders and liquids that are not intended for automatic machines, as they lead to scale fouling of the heating element.
Even such protective measures will not save the heating element and other parts. It is necessary to carry out “spring cleaning” monthly. It is important to clean the entire system with special products. There is an economical alternative - table vinegar. But it’s better not to skimp, because acetic acid can damage the coating of metal parts, and this will cause rust.
Simple steps can protect your washing machine from breakdowns. The main thing is to do prevention in time!
