Consequences of overloading a washing machine

When using household appliances, it's important to follow the manufacturer's recommendations. Improper use can cause serious damage or even complete failure. The primary technical specification of every washing machine is the maximum load capacity of the drum. Exceeding this recommended limit can lead to overloading and imbalance in the system. Overloading a washing machine can lead to unpleasant consequences. We'll discuss these below.

Malfunctions caused by overload

When the drum of the "home helper" is overfilled with laundry, it rotates with difficulty, sometimes it may rotate every other time or even "freeze" and not change its initial position. A one-time overload of a washing machine will not lead to serious consequences, but constantly loading more items than the machine is designed for can have tragic results. What happens if you constantly allow yourself to be overloaded?

• The bearings will fail, and replacing them is a rather labor-intensive process.
• Increased pressure will be exerted on the hatch door, causing the sealing cuff to deform and water to leak from under the loading hatch.
• The risk of the drive belt breaking will increase.

Furthermore, overloading the washing machine, coupled with improper sorting of laundry (for example, filling the drum with a large number of heavy items, such as towels and bed linens, at once) will cause an imbalance during the spin cycle. The laundry will clump together, causing noise and vibration. If the imbalance sensor is installed, the intelligent system will stop the machine.

Another consequence of periodically overfilling the drum is damage to the dampers. These components are designed to withstand a certain amount of force, and if the machine is periodically overloaded, the damper will fail. A broken element will constantly trigger the imbalance sensor, causing the washing machine to freeze during the spin cycle.

Follow the instructions

What should you do if repairing your washing machine early isn't in your plans? To prevent overloading and imbalance in the drum, you must carefully read the user manual and follow the instructions.

When wet, fabric items gain different weights, and this must also be taken into account when loading the washing machine.

If you can't avoid overfilling your washing machine and it shuts off during operation, don't panic. The troubleshooting steps are as follows: drain the water from the drum, remove some of the load, and restart the wash cycle.

By sensibly managing your washing machine and maintaining it regularly, you can hope for a long, trouble-free life for your "home helper." Therefore, the answer to the question, "What should I do?" is simple: use the machine according to the key instructions.

   

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