Flushing Your Washing Machine

Flushing your washing machine is important appliance maintenance.

As well as extending the life of your equipment, regular cleaning ensures that your clothes look and smell good and come out of the washer stain-free.

You should flush your washing machine approximately every 30 days, whether you wash clothes every day or only once or twice a week. Your washing machine is designed to remove tough stains and odors from clothes, but it can actually get pretty dirty. Soap residues, fabric softener buildups, and fabrics that get washed in there cause this. Taking the time to clean your washing machine out will help it run more efficiently, even if you don’t flush it often. If your washing machine is under warranty, you should clean it regularly. You may void your warranty if you fail to perform regular maintenance on your machine, such as cleaning and other tasks. Be sure to read the owner’s manual thoroughly for instructions on how to clean and maintain the machine, as well as service schedules. Regularly flushing your washing machine has an environmental benefit as well. If you’re environmentally conscious, you might run your washing machine at a lower temperature and use less water. When you wash smaller loads but use a lot of fabric softener or detergent, your washing machine has a harder time flushing residues. Many liquid and powder detergents are also inhibited by cold water washes. Whenever you open your washing machine, you’ll be greeted by foul, pungent smells. A simple flush may not solve your problems. You could save yourself the trouble of replacing the entire unit by having a licensed repair technician determine the underlying cause of these odors. You also want to call for professional help if your washer has recently been flushed but is leaving your clothes looking stained or otherwise worse for the wear after use.
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