Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Proper Washer Loading

Many times while loading clothes into front-loading washing machines we overlook some simple yet effective preventative actions that can prevent a appliance repair visit.
I receive many repair calls from Boise homeowners who describe a rip or chunk that has been taken out of their washer door seal.  Most times the rip is in the six o’clock position. Most never realize what causes this.  I’ve heard things such as their little fluffy dog had bitten a piece out of it or their toddler bit a piece out of it.  Ha Ha.
No, what actually causes this rip in the washer seal is improper loading of the clothes.  When the clothes are not pushed to the back of the drum far enough before the door is closed it sets up the perfect conditions for seal to rip.  If the clothing is hanging out just a small amount when the door is closed, it pinches the clothing between the seal and the inner door.  When the drum goes into the spin mode, it will rip a chunk right out of the seal in the six o’clock position.
Unfortunately, this can happen after a new seal has been installed.  I always warn my customers of this when I run into  this type of repair.
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Saturday, February 24, 2018

Just when I thought spring was around the corner winter rears it's semi-ugly head, well that is unless your s skier or just love snow.  I'm right in the middle.  I love the snow but hate the delays and the dangerous driving.  I had 5 jobs I had to complete today.  A washer, dryer, dishwasher, oven, and refrigerator repair.  What an assortment in one day!  Oh well, to start things off, it took me 1 hour to drive 6 miles on Victory Road in Meridian.  The freeway was backed up and everyone was driving extremely slow.  Most thought it was a good idea to take side streets.  Well I guess everyone had that idea by the looks of it.  Well, I guess we should count our blessings, this is a great place to live. 
Rich
Western Boise Appliance Repair
208-344-4893