How to maintain your washing machine?

Maintaining your washing machine is essential to extend its life. This reduces its environmental impact and saves money. To ensure that your washing machine works properly and lasts a long time, discover our maintenance tips.

How to maintain your washing machine over time?

Descaling the inside of your washing machine with white vinegar

Just like the clothes you wash, the machine also needs to be cleaned at least twice a year. Over time, frequent washing at low temperatures will cause the inside of the tub to clog, resulting in residues that fall out during the wash and stain the clothes, as well as bad odours coming from the machine.

To avoid this, we recommend that you run your machine on a 90° programme with half a litre of white vinegar. Once the machine has mixed the liquids well, pause the machine and leave the mixture to work for 2 to 3 hours. Then restart the programme until the end for a thorough cleaning.

Clean the product container with white vinegar

Laundry trays are usually removable and can easily be taken out. Use white vinegar and a little hot water to soak the tray for about 15 minutes. You can then clean and rinse.

On front-loading washing machines, also consider cleaning the detergent dispenser housing, especially the top part where the water comes in, with a sponge, a little warm water and white vinegar. This will prevent limescale from clogging the water inlet to the detergent dispenser or causing water to leak out of the dispenser.

Empty and clean the drain filter

The drain filter is located at the bottom of the front of your appliance. It is the filter that intercepts all deposits before they reach the drains. Maintaining it by draining the water and regularly checking that it is not clogged will prevent foreign bodies from blocking the drain pump. Depending on the model of machine, the operation only takes a few minutes. We invite you to follow the instructions in your user manual directly.

Clean the door seals of the washing machine

The main function of the door and window seals in washing machines is to ensure that they are watertight. They accumulate a lot of dust and dirt and hide many moulds and bacteria... A simple dirt between the seal and the door will cause a water leak. It is therefore important to clean the inside of these seals often with a damp sponge. The drum seal is also an important part of effective cleaning.

Clean the outside of your machine

As well as the interior, you will also need to clean your washing machine from the outside. To clean the outside of your machine, wipe the body and plastics with a sponge dampened with warm water and then wipe with a soft cloth. Your machine will look like new again immediately.

Clean the water inlet filter

In some areas with hard water, a filter in the water supply may become blocked. This results in much longer filling times or no filling at all, which can cause a direct breakdown.

To remedy this problem, immediately turn off the water supply and then unscrew the inlet hose from the machine. Use pliers to pull the filter out. Finally, remove all the impurities (sand, limescale) using a soft brush. A good water supply will save you time.

Leave the door open after each wash

When the wash cycle is complete, remember to turn the machine off and leave the door open, this will allow the moisture to escape from the machine and dry the door seal.

Opening the drawer of the product box will also help you to dry it and avoid the formation of mould. If you have the possibility, air-dry your clothes, as it uses less energy and is more environmentally friendly.

Observe the instructions for using your machine

Respect the laundry loads, an overloaded drum will cause bad washing, and premature wear of mechanical parts. To ensure that your washing machine is not too full, you should be able to run your hand over the top of the laundry.

Observe the prescribed doses of detergent, because if you use too much detergent, it will cause excess foam. This can lead to poor washing, poor rinsing, and foam seepage into some mechanical parts, even to the point of foam overflow through the venting of the tank.

Empty the pockets of the clothes well, especially if you have a front-mounted washing machine, as small objects can get between the machine drum and the window seal. This can potentially cause irreversible damage (hole in the tub).

Also check that the machine is properly seated, because if it is wobbly, it will make noise when spinning and shake the whole body. All machines are equipped with adjustable feet to adapt to any type of floor.

What should I do if my washing machine breaks down?

If you have skills and have repaired a washing machine in the past, you will probably be able to fix it. On the other hand, if you are not a handyman at heart, you should know that there are many professional appliance repairers in Geneva.

Washing machine repairer for all brands at Hoovernez

If the problem becomes serious, it is best to have an experienced repairman come to your home. For any advice on repairing your washing machine. We intervene quickly and are available anywhere in Geneva and its surroundings. You can contact us by phone or by filling in our contact form.

At Hoovernez we care about a job well done and we will always make sure that you can enjoy your appliances for as long as possible.