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Scale in the washing machine occurs as a result of washing clothes with hard water and can cause an early breakdown of this technique.
Scale in the washing machine in the shade
You can avoid the formation of scale on the heating element, and there are also ways to descale the washing machine so that you do not have to clean it later.
Rules for operating automatic washing machines
The main reason for the formation of scale in the washing machine is, as mentioned above, the high hardness of the water used for washing.
The water in our plumbing, as a rule, contains not only a large amount of iron, but also such unpleasant impurities as rust, harmful chemical compounds, salts, etc. Washing in such water, especially at high temperatures, leads to the formation of scale on the heating element.
You can prevent scale in the washing machine by installing a filter with a cartridge that cleans and softens the water. This can be a main filter installed on the riser and purifying all the water entering the apartment. You can also install a filter on a piece of pipe connecting the water supply and the washing machine. Then the purified water will flow only to the washing machine.
In addition, now on the shelves with household chemicals and laundry detergents there are a number of different additives that provide water softening during the washing process and allow avoid scale in the washing machine. However, it is difficult to say how effective these advertised remedies are.
In addition, there is an opinion that washing powder labeled “for automatic washing machines” also contains a certain amount of water softening elements in its composition.
Effective in the fight against scale in the washing machine is also the manual cleaning of the heating element in order to avoid further expensive repairs. To do this, the part is removed from the body and the plaque is carefully cleaned off. This procedure is carried out washing machine repairman.
Cleaning washing machines with acid
Because scale in the washing machine directly affects the quality of its work and can even cause damage to household appliances, it is sometimes recommended to clean the heating element.
Clear heating element You can use citric acid. To clean washing machines, we need to take about 200 grams of acid, which is sold in the grocery store.
Important! Cleaning is carried out when there is no laundry in the drum of the washing machine.
To clean washing machines with this method, add citric acid powder to the detergent dispenser or pour it directly into the tub and run the wash at maximum temperature with an extra rinse.
Citric acid and high temperature will do their job and the heating element will be cleaned, and the scale in the washing machine will leave it along with the water drained during the washing process.
Upon completion of the "cleansing" wash, check and, if necessary, clean the rubber cuff on the tank.Sometimes, after such cleaning, scale particles accumulate there, so it will not be superfluous to wipe the cuff with a soft bashing.
Ways to prevent scale
You will be interested to know that scale in the washing machine does not form when washing with heating up to 50 degrees. In addition, this washing mode does not damage fabrics and protects your clothes.
If your heater is already out of order, you can call us, or call the master to the house, to replace it.
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