5️⃣ 5 Mistakes That Can Kill Your Washing Machine
In 12 years of fixing appliances, I’ve seen it all. Machines stuffed with coins. Drums destroyed by a single pair of sneakers. One time — a $1,200 washer ruined in just six months. Why? The owner figured “the machine knows what to do.”
Here are 5 common mistakes that send your washer straight to the repair shop — or worse, the dump.
1. Too much detergent
Foam is the enemy! Excess suds clog the system, mess with drainage, and give mold a party house. I once had to clean out a Miele where foam was literally pouring out of the drawer.
2. Overloading the drum
Cramming the machine to the brim — especially with towels and blankets? Say hello to an overheated motor and a wobbly, worn-out drum. One client wrecked a brand-new Electrolux in under a year this way.
3. Ignoring the filter
It’s not just a design feature. Coins, buttons, hair, baby socks — they all end up there. And then comes the call: Why won’t my washer drain?
4. Washing shoes and heavy boots
Yeah, I know it’s convenient. But not for the washer. I saw a pair of soaked army boots punch a hole clean through a Bosch drum. Yep — an actual hole.
5. Hard water, no softener
Live in a hard water area? Your washer is drinking limescale by the liter. The heating element is always the first to go. Doesn’t matter the brand — the result’s the same.
🔧And if something’s already off — call Appliance ProCare. We’ll fix any issue, fast and with care, anywhere in the Bay Area!
