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7 Simple Steps to Save Your Front Load Washer

Step 1: Prevent Mold Growth

You may have heard about or experienced mold growth in your front-loading washing machine. This high-efficient equipment uses less water than other styles so powder detergent, fabric softener, and debris particles from dirty clothes are not completely washed away during the wash cycle. An accumulation of these substances often keep parts of the machine damp and more susceptible to mold growth.

Step 2: Things to Avoid

The technology is very different from your traditional-style washing machine, so there are a few things that you must do differently or avoid altogether or risk damaging your equipment:

Don’t use regular detergents as they produce too many suds. Over time, a thick film can build up on hoses and the drum which may cause mechanical or electronic damage to the machine. To avoid receiving an Error Code F21 on a Maytag Washer, always use specially made, high-efficiency (HE) detergents that produce low suds. Read labels carefully as using the wrong detergent can sometimes void the warranty.

Discontinue using fabric softener in the washer. Today’s detergents include a softener so the extra liquid is not necessary. Consider using dryer sheets instead that reduce static without leaving a residue. If you must use a liquid fabric softener, one teaspoon will handle the entire load. The same goes for bleach—use one tablespoon of concentrated or two tablespoons of regular bleach for a full load.

Step 3: Protecting and Cleaning the Door Seal Gasket (Boot)

As one of the top reasons homeowners require appliance repair, it’s critical to protect the door seal gasket (boot) with regular cleanings. Residue and debris from laundry can build up on the door seal. Sticky detergents will make the door harder to open and close; the seal will become misshapen and leak or tear. It’s also more prone to be a breeding ground for mold and mildew.

Step 4: Cleaning the Dispenser

It’s counterintuitive to think of the product that’s instrumental in getting your clothes clean, which can contribute to the mess. To make sure you’re receiving all the benefits detergents can provide and none of the drawbacks, it’s important to address issues with the cleaning dispenser and filter system.

Step 5: Running Cleaning Cycle

As you might imagine, everything that builds up in the dispenser and filter can also cause a problem in your machine’s washtub. Most units have a special cycle designed specifically to clean the washtub. Running this once a month will remove all the unwanted detergent build-up and residue to keep your wash drum performing in top condition.

Step 6: Increasing the Lifespan of Washer’s Parts

Whether your machine displays an Error Code or you just notice problems with water drainage, excessive vibrations, longer than usual cycle times, wet clothes after the final spin, or strange pauses in the wash cycle, you may have a clogged drain pump filter. You can easily avoid or rectify this problem by cleaning the filter on a regular basis.

Step 7: What to Do If Problems Strike

If you’ve followed all the instructions and cared for your machine with regular cleaning and yet you still receive Maytag Washer Error Codes, you may be able to troubleshoot the problem yourself before calling in a repair technician. Check out our Easy DIY Diagnostics page to match your situation with the proper course of action. Write down any error codes or symptoms, so even if you’re unable to repair the problem yourself, the service tech will be able to pinpoint the problem more quickly.