Appliances are an essential part of your home's function and family's operation. From using the dishwasher each night to storing your food in a safe, proper manner in the fridge, it is easy to see how importance these appliances are for you and your family. Unfortunately, you may not place enough importance on your washing machine. Considering the average American family washes an estimated 400 loads of laundry each year, making sure this appliance is in proper working condition is essential. Of course, the constant use guarantees you will need to replace the washer at one point in time. If you are noticing one of more of the following signs, your washing machine may be washing its last cycle.

Excessive Noise

Most washing machines will make noise while they are filling, spinning, and rinsing. In many instances, this noise stems from an imbalance of laundry in the tub. This problem is easy to fix, since all you need to do is rearrange the laundry inside and restart the cycle.

Also, consider checking whether the washing machine is level. Rebalance the machine by moving it to a more level part of the area or add a wood board under the machine to make it level.

If you have checked these issues and your washer is still making noise that is excessively loud, it may require a new motor, which can be expensive.

Drum That Does Not Fill with Water

The drum of your washer should fill up with water during the initial minutes of a cycle. If the drum does not fill with water properly, there is an underlying issue that needs to be addressed.

Check the cycle you have the washer set on before inspecting any other areas of the washer. You may have a delay on the wash cycle that needs to be changed. If a delayed cycle is not the issue, inspect the water-line hose. Straighten any kinks that you see in the hose to determine whether that is blocking the water flow.

If you are unable to solve the problem, there is most likely an issue affecting the water-intake valve. The valve may need to be repaired or replaced, so contacting a professional for this task is smart.

Water Leakage

A leak is one of the most common signs that there is a problem with your washing machine. Water leakage from your washer may stem from a few issues, including a loose connection or overflowing due stuffing the tub with laundry.

Check the hose going into the back of your washer from the water-line connection. Make sure the hose is in good condition, free of any holes, tears, kinks, or fraying. Also, check the actual connection of the hose to your washer. Use pliers to tighten the connection but do not use excessive force since this may strip the connection and cause even more leakage.

You should also check the washing machine's door. Make sure the door closes securely, reducing the risk of water flowing out of the tub if there is an excessive amount of laundry inside. Check the door latch and stripping to ensure the door seals properly over the tub.

You may not think leaks from your washer are harmful, but even a small amount of water can do enormous damage to your home and health. Small leaks add up over time, damaging your floors, subfloors, and walls. In addition, this moisture can build up inside the floors and sheet rock, increasing your risk of dangerous mold growth. Repairing floors and walls that have been damaged by water can cost between an estimated $1,041 and $3,635.

Replacing your washing machine may seem like a costly task, but it is necessary in many cases. With this guide, you will understand when it is becoming time to purchase a new washer for your home and family's needs. Talk to a company such as Automatic Appliance to get started getting replacement parts. 

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