You (probably) don’t often think of cleaning your washing machine, right? Because it’s often submerged almost constantly in soap and water, why would it need to be cleaned – and you wouldn’t even know how to clean it anyway, so why bother?
Unfortunately, while washing machines are constantly being ‘cleaned’ by soap and water, the deposits that your soap-and-water combination leaves behind can sometimes cause limescale build-up on the inside of the machine, causing unseen damage to seals in places like the door.
Why Is My Washing Machine Leaking?
If you’re experiencing leaks in your washing machine, it might be time to call an inner-city plumbing service to help you identify and resolve the problem. There are a few places where your washing machine can spring a leak that you’ll need an emergency plumber in the Sydney Inner West for.
● If your leak appears in the back of your machine, you may have a punctured or loose drain hose – this is the hose that carries water from your washing machine to your grey water tank or septic tank.
● Likewise, you may have a faulty tub-to-pump hose. So, the water isn’t getting from your tub to the pump that pumps the water from the tub to the sceptic. This could mean that there’s a leak in the hose. These hoses aren’t expensive to replace and will likely resolve your issue.
If you’re stuck, be sure to call a Manly plumbing service. They may help you identify what type of hose you’re looking for and may even be able to order it for you and install it – if your local hardware shop doesn’t have one.
● If your leak occurs in the bottom of your washing machine – you’ll know from the giant water puddle on your floor – you may have a broken water pump that feeds water into the tub from your primary water source. If you notice this, turn off your washing machine and immediately call an emergency plumber in the Eastern Suburbs.
● If you notice your washing machine door leaks, you could have a broken seal on your door. This happens over time and is easily replaced. You should be able to find a replacement seal by either ordering one online – inputting your washing machine information – make and model number – or visiting your local hardware shop.
● If you find your washing machine overflowing, immediately turn off the machine and call an emergency plumber in Sutherland Shire. They’ll be able to come out and identify the problem. Machine overflows are typically caused by faulty water valves or pressure switches located inside the machine, and this isn’t something you should try to fix yourself.
If you’re not confident in self-diagnosing your washing machine issues, call in plumbing services in the Eastern Suburbs. Experienced, licensed professionals will likely be able to assist you.
How Flushing Your Washing Machine Can Help Mitigate Leaks
One of the primary goals of flushing a washing machine is to cleanse every nook and cranny to help prevent or reduce the risk of leaks appearing over time. Some people choose to do this once a month, others once a quarter-year – it all depends on how often you use your washing machine.
To flush your machine, you’ll need to run the machine empty – with a hot water/vinegar or a hot water/bleach solution – most people in the laundry sphere tend to use bleach rather than vinegar. Vinegar is a corrosive acid that can cause leaks to appear over time. Bleach, however, has a more pungent odour and chemical makeup that can harm those with breathing difficulties.
Run the machine on a complete cycle with this solution to conduct a ‘flush’. You could do this as often as you deem necessary.
How Service Fox Can Help
Suppose you’re noticing that you’re frequently springing leaks, your washing machine appears to be lagging, running slower than usual, or making funny noises. In that case, there’s every chance you’ll need to call out one of our plumbers in Cronulla, one of our plumbers in the Sutherland Shire, or our Manly plumbing service to help you diagnose the issue.
Suppose you need to replace a frequently leaking machine, and the damage is too expensive to justify a repair. In that case, Service Fox can help unlink and remove the old washing machine and replace and reconnect the new appliance properly. Give us a call today to see how our plumbing services in the Eastern Suburbs can help you.