10 Washing machine maintenance tips
定期维护洗衣机可以帮助减少故障和昂贵的水损坏. Learn how to clean your washing machine and more.
你的洗衣机为你的家庭提供了大量的支持, here are some things you can do to return the favor.
1. Use the correct type of detergent
检查你的机器是否使用了正确的洗涤剂. For example, 高效率的机器使用低泡沫的洗涤剂效果最好, 所以检查一下洗涤剂标签上的“HE”字样,以确认你使用的是正确的类型.
2. Don’t use too much detergent
衣服相互摩擦产生的摩擦有助于你的衣服清洁. 太多的洗涤剂会导致过多的泡沫和衣服之间的缓冲, reducing the amount of friction needed to get them clean. Not only that, but excess detergent can lead to buildup, which can put extra wear and tear on the machine. 按照说明测量洗涤剂,因为这可以帮助防止使用过多.
3. Don't overload the machine
所有的洗衣机都有它所能容纳的最大容量. 如果你放的东西超过了机器的承受能力,就有可能损坏它. Try not to stuff the machine too full of clothes. And for things like bulky blankets and comforters, 考虑把这些衣服拿到自助洗衣店去,那里有专门用来处理体积较大衣物的大容量洗衣机.
4. Remember to clean out the lint filter
记得把洗衣机里的绒毛拿掉,以保持洗衣机的运转效率. Depending on the type of machine you have, 绒毛收集器可能在搅拌管(大多数机器的中心柱)或靠近洗衣盆顶部.
5. 让机器在装载之间打开,以帮助防止异味和发霉
让洗衣机的盖子或门打开,以帮助干燥的单位,并保持新鲜的气味. 在前装式洗衣机上,洗完衣服后,擦拭门周围的橡胶密封条.
6. Wash your washing machine
It may sound silly, but believe it or not, 你的洗衣机需要清洗,以去除肥皂残留和积聚. 确保洗衣机保持清洁的一种方法是每个月左右用洗衣机清洗剂清洗一次. 一些DIY建议可能会建议使用醋作为清洁剂, 但是考虑使用专门为洗衣机制造的清洁剂,因为醋实际上会损坏橡胶密封件和软管, which could potentially lead to leaks.
7. Replace damaged water hoses
Damaged water hoses can lead to costly damage to your home. 定期检查软管末端是否鼓胀、开裂、磨损和泄漏. 当发现问题或每三到五年更换损坏的软管作为主动维护计划的一部分.
8. Give the machine some space
Just like you, your washing machine needs some space. 尽量给它自己和墙壁之间至少四英寸,以帮助防止软管扭结.
9. Check that the machine is level and balanced
A washing machine that's off kilter can vibrate, rock or walk across the floor during the spin cycle, 会对地板和机器造成潜在的损坏. 通过顺时针旋转每条腿使其降低或逆时针旋转使其升高来平衡洗衣机.
10. 在机器下面放置一个滴漏盘,以防止水损坏
考虑在机器下面放一个滴水盘(有时称为排水盘),以帮助控制小的漏水. 这可以帮助防止水损坏地板和下面的任何东西, 如果你的洗衣机在楼上,哪一点尤为重要.
遵循这些简单的洗衣机保养技巧,不仅可以提高您的机器的有效性和效率, 但也可以帮助保护你的家免受昂贵的水损害. While you’re at it, check out these clothes dryer maintenance tips, laundry room safety tips and other appliance maintenance to-dos for your home.