How to Clean Washing Machine Filters in Easy Steps

When you clean your washing machine, make sure that you clean not just the exterior but also the internal parts. Because this machine is often used with water, it can lead to mold and mildew formation. In addition to that, tap water can cause mineral build-ups on its filters.

If you notice that your washing machine does not clean as efficiently as it once did and that water is taking forever to fill the tub, it might because of the debris clogged up in its water filter.

Some filters come out easily. It depends on what particular brand of washer you are using. You can refer to the manual of your washing machine to find out where exactly it is located.

Afterwards, you can follow these steps:

Step 1: Plug your washer and run a hot water cycle but only with low clothes washing settings so you are not wasting a lot of water. When it is already filled completely, get one cup of white vinegar and mix it with half a cup of baking soda. Mix these two completely and then dump them in the washer together with the filled up hot water. Now allow the machine to churn the way it normally does when washing clothes. Using baking soda and vinegar can actually remove impurities and gunk inside your washer especially the pumps and the hoses.

Step 2: When the previous step finishes, you can remove the cord supplying water to the hose or just turn off the switch for water supply. Remove the plug from the machine and gently remove it from the wall if it is propped against the wall. Now remove the back panel of the machine where you can find the hose for hot and cold water. Detach the hose and make sure you know where to place it back again. Now get a soft bristled brush or a small test tube cleaner. Clean the hoses.

Step 3: If you have a shop vacuum available, you can use it to vacuum out the debris in the filters and the hoses. Do not use ordinary vacuum. If you can't find shop vacuums, just do the previous step rigorously until you removed the impurities inside the hoses and the filters.

Step 4: Now attach the hoses back again, and turn the water supply on. Make sure you have attached tightly so water will not leak. If your filter is detachable, reattach it before plugging it back on.

Autor: Zach Smith

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Added: February 3, 2010
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