Basic tips for maintaining your washing machine

In this article, we explain:

When you moved into your new apartment, you made a significant investment in acquiring the appliances you needed. Driven by environmental awareness, you decided to opt for those with a higher energy efficiency rating, knowing that in the long run, you would recover your investment. At first, you took great care of everything, as you needed it to look like new. However, over time and with bad habits, things have changed.

Although at Gumper, we know that this situation is common, we want to recommend that you don’t let it go and try to put a stop to it. Mainly because it can disrupt the proper functioning of your appliances. One of the most affected is the washing machine, and that’s why we’re going to give you some tips to help extend its lifespan.

We know you understand the importance of doing washes with a full load to make the most of energy and water consumption. However, there are times when we tend to overload the drum. This bad practice will cause the spins to be inadequate and create friction that deteriorates the internal parts.

Before pouring the detergent into the drawer, we advise you to check the amount needed based on the hardness of the water in your city. This is determined by the amount of calcium and magnesium it contains. In the case of Barcelona, it tends to be hard or moderately hard depending on the time of year. Therefore, read the label of your products and do not exceed the recommended amount. The chemical agents they contain affect the health of the appliance.

To avoid bad odors in the drum and keep the rubber in perfect condition, after each wash, don’t forget to leave the washing machine door open for a couple of hours. This will allow the moisture inside to dry. Additionally, remember to remove any stagnant water in the rubber with the help of a cloth.

Carlos Pérez

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