Adelaide’s reliable washer servicing technicians

Shiraz Washer Repairs Adelaide continues to receive high volumes of repeat business and referral work, mainly due to our outstanding workmanship and efficient service. As a family owned and locally operated business in Adelaide, we only employ competent and qualified technicians that we trust to complete your washer servicing and repairs to the highest possible standard.

Our friendly washer servicing technicians also have an excellent reputation for providing honest and professional advice. We’ve shared some of our frequently asked questions below, but please feel free to get in touch if you need help with anything else.

Front-loading washing machines need to be kept open all the time so that they can dry out. After a load of washing is done, leave the door open and keep it open until the next wash. This will prevent mould growing and your machine becoming smelly. Secondly, and most importantly, the spider (the part that holds the drum) will not corrode.

Moisture and leftover washing powder residue creates an acidic environment that eats away at the aluminium spider in the washing machine, causing the drum to collapse. If the drum collapses, in most cases the machine will need to be replaced as the washing machine repair cost will be too expensive.

Never use more powder or softener than recommended. Washing results will not be better if the extra powder is added. Large amounts of powder will not dissolve and start to build up on the inside of the machine. In time, powder build-up will get thick and start to peel off, leaving oily or greasy stains on clothes. If oily or greasy stains are noticed on clothes, then it’s time for a few cleaning cycles.

Visually, check your inlet hoses for kinks and make sure the shut-off valves are fully turned on. When the washer is on the drain cycle, make sure that water is not overflowing from the drainpipe. In this case, you may need to call a plumber. However, if you are still unsure as to why your machine isn’t filling with water or is leaking, call our washer servicing technicians in Adelaide to have a look.

If the dryer is taking up to 2-3 hours to complete a cycle, the common cause is the exhaust vent rather than the dryer. Many houses and apartments have inadequate dryer vent systems that are either too long or have too many bends. The result is a vent full of combustible lint and a slow-performing dryer.

If the top of the dryer is really hot to the touch or if you smell something burning, investigate further. Turn on the dryer and find where the vent exits the dwelling and feel for air movement at the outside wall cap. If you feel no air-flow, begin to suspect the vent. There are many reputable vent cleaning companies in Adelaide, and this is a home owner’s task that should never be ignored.

Investigation work can be hard to do when your machine is located in a second story apartment, so you may need to call in one of our washer servicing technicians for professional assistance.