Story Time! You call an Appliance tech because the washer that you love so much is not draining the water anymore, or when it does, it sounds just like a jet plane in your laundry room waiting to take off.
The tech arrives, and you describe how it sounds: “Brr grrr grrr brrr…” He advises you to open a window, and he’ll drain the water, which will smell awful. He opens the pump, and after a few minutes, he calls you over to examine the treasure he found in your machine.
The first joke he will probably make will be, “You know it’s not a coin-operated machine;)”. After that, you both will go through the artifacts and debris that came out of the pump together. At this point, you may say that it’s your significant other or that your kids never check their pockets, but if you look closely, you may see something resembling the misshapen underwire of a brassiere!
Throughout my many adventures in washing machine repair, these seemingly benign undergarment support pieces and bobby pins have proven to be some of the most destructive debris to be found in a washer pump. My advice to prevent this kind of damage to your machine is to use a lingerie net bag for all your delicate items. It will protect your delicates and all small items from snags, tangles, and tears while in the washing and drying machine. And then, of course, always check and empty your pockets before inserting them into your washer.
Hopefully, you will take our tech’s advice and always use your lingerie wash bag. Or if you happen to notice your favorite support bra is a little less than supportive on one side compared to the other, then consider looking within the washer or dryer drum for the missing piece. Or call a tech to prevent damage to the pump, altogether.
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By Arik.R
