>When things go wrong in the laundry room, they begin to trickle down into other aspects of your work and play.
Doing laundry is a constant task in most households. Rotating clothing, sorting pieces by color and material, and keeping everyone looking presentable is an important job for everyone.
In 2019, the average American family did between 8 to 10 loads of laundry
per week. When an issue begins to show itself with your washing machine, it puts a wrinkle in your routine.
Is the sound your ashing machine making of concern? Is it enough to consider a washing machine repair? Here are 9 key signs that you're in need of a professional repair.
1) Laundry Isn't Being Cleaned
You measure out the detergent and add it to the washing machine. A load of laundry is the right size for the machine, so you close the lid and press the button.
Nothing happens. You shift the load around, check to make sure the door is latched and try again. Still nothing.
A washing machine that isn't starting when it should require a professional repair. Working with someone who understands the electronic makeup of the machine can tell you what's going on, and fix it quickly to get your laundry spinning again.
2) Water Is in the Drum
Opening the door after the wash, rinse, and spin cycles to find sopping wet items is a sign that it might be time for maintenance. If the water after the first cycles isn't completely draining out of the machine, it's time to make a call.
Many non-professionals will advise to take out some of the load and repeat the cycle to get it to spin. While this might work in the shortest term, if there is an issue with the washing machine this may be putting more stress on damaged parts. Stress on bearings just further damages the machine's ability to work as intended.
3) Squeaks
A washing machine that starts making sounds that it didn't before is a cause for alarm. New machines may have a squeaking sound, but in older machines that didn't have a squeaking machine before--it might be time for a washing machine repair.
4) Thumps and Grinding Sounds
When a machine is thumping, bumping or grinding,
it is a sign that the machine is either off-balance or that something much bigger is wrong.
As with squeaks, if this is a new sound, it's likely time to have a professional technician take a look at the washing machine. A grinding sound is especially concerning because it can mean internal parts of the mechanisms are stripped.
5) Code Errors Leading to Unexpected Results
Newer machines, including front loaders and stackable machines, all contain many sensors to get the job done correctly.
Are you ending up with a code error
when you go to start or collect your laundry? Is there an excessive amount of bubbles happening suddenly in the window?
Contacting a professional for a washing machine repair, in this case, is important, as having someone familiar with how the sensors work and communicate will be the key to getting the situation fixed.
6) Water Isn't Filling the Drum
If your machine isn't receiving water, or enough water, to soak the clothes enough to wash them, it is time to call a professional. Machine repairs that address not enough water going into the machine can be anything from a sensor to a mechanical error.
A professional technician will be able to start your machine and watch for signs of what is causing the issue. A professional washing machine repair will help to clear away the speculations and get your machine working again to get you back on schedule.
7) Spin Cycle Isn't Spinning
If the spin cycle just isn't spinning at all, that's a cause for concern. Finding a washer repair shop with a professional that can diagnose what's causing the lack of motion will save you money in the long run, and save both your washer and dryer's lifespan.
If the water is draining from the drum, but the clothes aren't being spun on a cycle when it should, calling a professional will help get things spinning again. The spin cycle is important to both finalizing the washing and rinsing cycles, but also to remove the excess water from the drum.
8) Starting and Stopping
If your machine is starting and stopping through the wash, rinse, and spin cycles, it may be time to have someone look at it. There are natural pauses as the machine transitions from step to step, but there shouldn't be a full-on stop when it comes to the next step.
A washing machine that has long stops in between or mid-cycle, is trying to tell you that something isn't working right. Parts can wear down over time, as with sensors not working as well as they used to.
When a machine is starting and stopping throughout the wash cycle, it is time to call a professional for a washing machine repair.
9) Something New Is Happening
Anytime something unexpected, and out of the norm, starts happening with a washing machine it is time to make a phone call. Outside of its normal function, a washing machine may be having issues with a part, a sensor, a transition, or part of its use isn't a part of what it was designed for.
A professional technician can help diagnose what is happening. This will help to elongate the lifespan of the washing machine and actually cost less in the long run
as issues are caught early on.
Is it Time for a Washing Machine Repair?
If it is time for a washing machine repair, contact us to schedule an appointment.
We are happy to listen to what is going on with your washing machine and give you options on how we can best service your machine. Servicing your washing machine will give it a new lease on life, and get you back to your regularly scheduled routine faster.
