Washing machine breakdowns can irritate everyone in the family. When they occur, people often resort to wearing off-season apparel, and in drastic cases they’re forced to wear clothes that they’ve already worn. Scheduling routine appliance maintenance is the best way to minimize equipment strain that leads to unexpected failure. If you’re not sure whether your washing machine needs to be serviced, below are a few ways to tell.

3 Signs Washing Machine Service Is Required 

1. Loud Noises

Although it’s normal to hear a soft vibration when the washing machine is on, be suspicious of loud thumping. If you often overload the tub, the effort to move it causes strain to motor components. When tub and sleeve bearings are worn, the motor can burnout prematurely. The sound you hear could be a failing motor trying to function. 

2. Gritty Clothing

Clothes shouldn’t feel damp and sandy after a tumble in the washing machine. The residue you feel is undissolved detergent. Clothing needs to be fully submerged in water to give the particles time to dissolve. If clothes are gritty to the touch, the drum probably isn’t filling up with enough water. A clogged filter can compromise the release of water, as can damage to the pipes that deliver hot and cold water to the machine. 

3. Soggy Fabric

Your clothes shouldn’t be sopping wet when you take them out of the washing machine. If they are, an appliance maintenance technician might need to repair or replace the pump. It draws standing water out of the drum. There could also be an issue with the drainpipe that needs to be addressed.

For appliance maintenance and repair to prevent the above problems, contact the experienced technicians at Brian Doehler's Appliance Service. Based in Fairport, NY, and serving clients in the Rochester area, the washer repair specialists will get to the bottom of what’s ailing your machine. Fully committed to solving problems, the technicians offer satisfaction guarantees. Read client feedback on their website and call (585) 425-4510 to schedule appliance maintenance or repairs.