Have you ever used the basket clean function on your home’s washing machine? It is a handy feature that’s often included with contemporary, steam-enabled appliances. Although most basket clean modes rarely malfunction, there are times when they cause subsequent loads of laundry to come out discolored. This leads many to question, “Why the periodic discoloration and what can El Paso washer repair professionals do about it?”
Washer repair companies that have been called out to investigation customers’ clothing discoloration dilemmas in the past note that bleach may be the culprit. Many washing machine manufacturers fail to mention it has the potential to impact basket clean modes’ performances. Thus, it is of the essence that washing machine owners take steps to understand why bleach quality and quantity are important.
The next time you’re in the supermarket’s laundry aisle, turn some of the bleach bottles around and take a look at their respective labels. Some are made with sodium hypochlorite, which is also widely known as chlorine. Others are made from sodium, percarbonate, hydrogen peroxide and thiourea dioxide. Consequently, each chemical has a different effect on a washing machine’s interior let alone clothing.
For instance, did you know that some of those chemicals we mentioned have a tendency to interact with metals, thereby promoting rust and staining? Additionally, they may leave assorted residues behind, which can cause a number of problems too. Oftentimes, it’s the residue that leads to future laundry staining as well as material wear and tear.
The list of materials often found in bleach residues includes, but isn’t limited to salt, Salt, as many people know, has the ability to corrode and discolor a variety of materials. That’s why companies hate to use it as a deicer when their store interiors sport carpeting or hardwood floors. As such, washer repair professionals suggest using a sparing amount of residue free, non-corrosive bleach whenever it’s time to use a machine’s basket clean mode. Furthermore, they suggest running plain water through the machine afterward and replacing corroded parts whenever appropriate.
To learn more about replacing bleach corroded parts and determine if a machine’s basket clean cycle is on the fritz, please contact our El Paso team today.
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