Keep Your Washer & Dryer Running Like New
A few easy habits keep your set quiet, efficient, and trouble-free — and keep your protection plan hassle-free.
Washer Care
Clean the drain pump filter monthly. It's the small hatch at the bottom front of the washer. Trapped lint, coins, and grime collect there and cause won't-drain and won't-spin problems.
Go easy on fabric softener
It builds up, gums up the dispenser, and leaves residue on clothes and the drum. Skip it when you can.
Use less detergent — HE only
Use less than you think. Too much soap causes residue, odor, and buildup.
Don't overload — empty pockets first
Give clothes room to move. Stray coins and clips can jam the pump and tear the seal.
Inspect your fill hoses
Check yearly for bulges, cracks, or leaks. Braided steel hoses are worth it — a burst hose floods a home.
Leave the door open
Air it out between loads to stop mildew, mold on the seal, and musty smells.
Wipe the seal & run a tub clean
Monthly: wipe the rubber gasket and run a hot clean cycle to clear soap and grime.
Dryer Care
Have your vent line cleaned yearly
A clogged vent makes the dryer overheat and quit — the #1 service call we get.
Don't overload it
Clothes need room to tumble. A packed drum won't dry evenly and overworks the heater.
Skip the dryer sheets
They coat the lint screen and moisture sensor. Wash the screen with water now and then.
Give it breathing room
Don't shove it tight to the wall and crush the vent hose. Airflow is everything.
Wipe the moisture sensor
Those metal bars inside the drum read dryness. A quick wipe keeps cycles ending on time.