Away from the coast, Albion Park washers mostly escape the rust that eats machines nearer the water. They wear out from use instead. A big household can put a machine through twice the cycles of a couple's machine, and the moving parts age to match.
Hoses on a hard-working machine
The rubber inlet hoses behind a washer sit under mains pressure all day, and they perish with age and use. A split hose can pour water across the laundry until someone notices and turns the tap off. On a machine running twice a day, replace them every few years; braided stainless hoses are a sensible upgrade for very little money.
Every so often, pull the machine forward and look at the hoses where they meet the taps and the back of the machine. Bulges, cracks or rust on the fittings mean they're due. Turning the taps off when the house is empty for a few days costs nothing.
Doonas, dog beds and the drum
Heavy bedding is the other thing that shortens a family washer's life. A queen doona or a dog bed soaks up water and turns into one lopsided lump that the machine has to fight on every spin, which strains the bearings and the suspension. It's also how a lot of door boots get torn, along with zips, buckles and work gear. Take the big items to a laundromat's large machine, wash heavy jeans and towels in mixed loads, and do up zips before they go in.
Booking a visit
Albion Park and Albion Park Rail share a run, so ringing early can get a technician to you the same day if one is already out that way. Have the model number ready. On a front loader it is usually on a sticker around the door opening; on a top loader, look under the lid or on the back panel. The $125 assessment covers the technician's visit and the diagnosis, and the price of the repair is agreed with you before any parts are fitted.
Questions from Albion Park
Do washing machines need servicing?
There is no fixed service interval, but a few habits go a long way: clear the pump filter every few months, prop the door ajar after each wash and don't overload the drum. On a machine doing two loads a day, swap the inlet hoses every few years.
Should I replace my washing machine hoses?
If they are the original rubber hoses and the machine has a few years on it, yes. Look for bulges, cracks or rust at the fittings. Braided replacements cost little and are far less likely to burst.
Do you repair LG and Samsung washers in Albion Park?
Yes, along with Fisher & Paykel, Haier and the other major brands we're authorised for, in warranty and out. The $125 assessment comes first, then a price for the fix that you can accept or decline.