The washing machine does not wash well





It’s very bad when the equipment starts to fail and the washing machine doesn’t do well, because we didn’t buy it in order to manually wash things better. Any household appliance, without exception, over time loses its efficiency, its functionality, and sometimes it fails. So the washing machine is not an exception, but rather, on the contrary - a vivid example of how an aggressive environment and dynamic loads contribute to the rapid wear and tear of one of the elements of household appliances. If the washing machine does not wash well, its functionality is reduced or is not fully manifested, the reasons may be as follows.

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Bad powder

This is the very first and banal reason. For automatic washers, special cleaning products are available - powders with reduced foaming, as well as a high concentration of active components.

When choosing a detergent, pay attention to the packaging. It must have a special marking - the powder is intended for automatic machines. If the washing quality has noticeably decreased after you decided to experiment with various cleaning products, we recommend changing the brand - returning to the previous one or giving preference to a more reliable one. The amount of detergent per 1 wash cycle should exactly match what is indicated in the instructions. On average, 1 tbsp. l more than enough powder per 1 kg of laundry.

Important! Before washing heavily soiled areas of the fabric, pre-treat with a simple laundry soap so that you do not have to use the additional functions of the equipment and thereby approximate the time when the washing machine does not wash well.

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Wrong wash mode selected

If things are very dirty, they must be washed in a special mode - at a water temperature of 90 ° C. But before you subject things to heat treatment, be sure to read the label on the clothes, which indicates the permissible temperature and mode.

If things are contraindicated in high temperatures, wash them in special modes such as “soak” or “hand wash”, depending on the fabric from which the product is made. If you encounter problems with stains on clothes, set a special “stain removal” mode or add components intended for this purpose to the detergent.

Important! For stubborn dirt or stains, apply a dishwashing detergent and place the item in the drum. You can choose any mode for washing.

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The problem is in the heating element

The most common failure in which the washing machine does not wash things well is the burnout of the main working element - the heating element. A characteristic sign of this failure is that there is no heating of the water in the tank.

The heating element may fail for two reasons:

• overvoltage in the power supply network;
• increased scaling.

Important! In the event of a heater failure, the washing process at high temperatures cannot take place, and therefore, white linen takes on a worn-out appearance and becomes dirty gray. If the problem is in the heater, then call the wizard, who will find out the exact cause of the breakdown and fix it.

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Drum bearing wear

If the machine is not new, then bearing wear is possible.As a result, the drum begins to spin much weaker and less often, and this, in turn, affects the quality of the wash. To check if such a malfunction occurs in your unit, start a standard cycle, pay attention to whether the drum rotates at a sufficient speed. You can even identify this failure visually. To correct the situation, it is necessary to replace the bearings, because they provide the rotation of the drum.

Important! If bearings are not replaced on time, they will begin to corrode, and the grease applied to them will leak into the tank during washing and spoil things.

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Stretched Drive Belt

If the washing drum does not spin or spin too weak, the drive belt may have stretched. Quality washing, in this case, is not worth the wait. To solve the problem that the washing machine does not wash well, replace the belt.

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Mold

Sometimes, on the washed things, dirt can leave mold formed on the walls of the drum or on the sealing cuff of the hatch. To prevent mold from appearing in the washing machine, periodically start the washing process in boiling mode. At the end of each cycle, be sure to leave the hatch door open for several hours - until the drum is completely dry.

If mold has already formed, then take antiseptic measures or replace the manhole cuff with a new one (if necessary).

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Too hard water

If during washing you use too hard water, then detergents will not foam well, and things will not wash properly. Therefore, determine the hardness of the water (find out in the appropriate organizations), and if necessary, add special softeners or replace the dry washing powder with a liquid detergent. Many housewives noticed that as a result of such a simple action, linen becomes much cleaner, and also softer.

Important! Add 1-2 tbsp to the powder. l soda ash for 1 wash. This will not only soften the water, but also improve the quality of washing. You can also whiten washed white items with ordinary household soap: grate it and add in a small amount to the powder compartment.

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Unit economics

Some budget models of washing machines use water so economically that the quality suffers during the washing process. Usually this refers to the rinse process, when due to the reduced volume of water on the products white stains from soap products remain. To correct the situation, try reducing the amount of laundry when loading.

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The exact reason why the washing machine does not wash well can only be diagnosed by a qualified technician. And we advise you to strictly follow the instructions for use of the unit, adhere to the rules and tips for caring for the washing machine in order to increase the life of household appliances, respectively - to improve the quality of washing.