Limescale in the washing machine occurs as a result of washing clothes with hard water and can cause rapid breakdown of this equipment.
Limescale in the washing machine on the heating element
You can prevent scale buildup on your heating element, and there are also ways to descale your machine so you don't have to clean it later.
Operating rules for the automatic machine
The main reason why scale forms in a washing machine is, as mentioned above, the high hardness of the water used for washing.
The water in our taps typically contains not only large amounts of iron but also unpleasant impurities such as rust, harmful chemicals, salts, and so on. Washing in such water, especially at high temperatures, leads to scale formation on the heating element.
You can prevent scale buildup in your washing machine by installing a filter with a water purification and softening cartridge. This can be a main filter installed on the riser and purifying all water entering the apartment. You can also install a filter on the pipe connecting the water supply to the washing machine. This way, purified water will flow only to the washing machine.
In addition, there are now a number of different additives on the shelves of household chemicals and laundry detergents that provide softening of water during the washing process and allow avoid scale build-up in your 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.
Manual cleaning of the heating element is also effective in combating scale in the washing machine to avoid further problems. expensive repairsTo do this, the part is removed from the housing and the plaque is carefully removed. The following procedure is performed: washing machine repairman.
Cleaning a car with acid
Because scale in the washing machine directly affects the quality of its operation and can even cause breakdown of household appliances, it is recommended to clean the heating element occasionally.
Clear heating element You can use citric acid. To clean the machine, you'll need about 200 grams of acid, which is available at the grocery store.
Important! Cleaning is performed when there is no laundry in the machine drum.
To clean the machine using this method, add citric acid powder to the detergent dispenser or pour it directly into the drum and run the wash at the highest temperature with an extra rinse.
Citric acid and high temperature will do their job and the heating element will be cleaned, and the scale present in the washing machine will leave it along with the water drained during the washing process.
After completing the "cleaning" wash, check and clean the rubber seal on the drum if necessary. Sometimes, limescale particles accumulate there after this cleaning, so it's a good idea to wipe the seal with a soft cloth.
Methods to prevent scale buildup
You'll be interested to know that limescale buildup in your washing machine doesn't occur when washing at temperatures up to 50 degrees Celsius. Furthermore, this washing mode doesn't damage fabrics and protects your clothes.
If your heating element is already out of order, you can call us, or call a technician to your home, to replace it.
