4 Ways to Avoid Having to Fork Out For Washing Machine Repairs

Washing Machine Repairs can be expensive, so here are 4 tips to make sure you get a longer, trouble free life from your washing machine appliance.

Can Biological detergents cause skin irritation? A study conducted by British scientist in 2008 on enzyme-containing detergents showed that they didn�t cause skin allergic reactions, nor do they aggravate skin problems. If anything, this study proved that biological detergents are perfectly safe to use.When you tumble dry jeans you may find the heat makes the fabric go stiff and it can be difficult to iron. Because of their thickness they will also take a while to dry. If you line dry jeans you will find they don't require much ironing at all, you'll use less energy and your electricity bills will be lower. However, due to the wonderful British weather it is understandable that line drying may not be possible and therefore tumble drying is your only option.4. Ask what sort of experience the service engineer has. The more experience he has under his belt, the more likely he is to have seen your machine�s problem before, and how to remedy it.Before you put any pair of jeans in the washing machine you must ensure your pockets are empty. Not only is there nothing worse than putting your hand in your pocket to find a sticky old Worthers' Original, but leaving stray items in the machine has the potential to cause serious damage to the drum. Needless to say, items such as superglue can be particularly damaging.Can Biological washing machine detergents damage woollens & silks? Yes, it is because biological detergents contain enzymes used to break down dirt. These enzymes are effective in removing protein from clothes such as egg stains. However, this same enzyme that eats away at dirt will also gradually eat away your silk and wool because they are also made from protein.In short, you are looking for a washing machine service engineer who is an experienced independent contractor who can give you a good idea of what you will be charged before they call out to you.Why am I getting detergent streaks on my washed clothes? The most common cause of this is overloading your machine. There isn�t enough room for the detergent to fully dissolve and mix with the water. An overfull machine can�t rinse efficiently either.

The enzymes can�t make any distinction between the silk (or wool) and the dirt. Continuous use of biological detergents will damage these delicate fabrics causing holes and weakening your woolens.

Author: Catherine Trebble