When was the last time you cleaned your washing machine?!
@T_Fields
Жыл бұрын
I have oil like spots on my clothes no softener no dryer sheets ran the cleaning cycle several times … also no machine leaks what is the cause of the spots?
@theappliancedudes
Жыл бұрын
@@T_Fields the spots could also be coming from your dryer! Or is it only after washing your clothes?
@T_Fields
Жыл бұрын
@@theappliancedudes they show up after drying them.
@T_Fields
Жыл бұрын
Just a few days ago. I ran the cleaning cycle according to the manual. It’s 2 cups bleach and the bulky cycle on hot. I ran in twice hoping it would help
@theappliancedudes
Жыл бұрын
@@T_Fields it’s the FELT on the dryer drum… It stains the clothing when tumbling them
@Wyatt_Riley
Жыл бұрын
Use a cap full of distilled white vinegar instead of fabric softener. Helps keep the whites white and the clothes smelling fresh
@bobmoe5934
Жыл бұрын
I run a laundry business and I use vinegar for fabric softener. Works great and better for the environment. Cheaper also
@Bozemanjustin
Жыл бұрын
I dumped a whole bottle of vinegar on a wigger in my neighborhood....it did not make him more white.
@kevinf8439
Жыл бұрын
I use vinegar as well. Works really well
@Wyatt_Riley
Жыл бұрын
@@kevinf8439 yup, it's way cheaper too
@twix2756
Жыл бұрын
Vinegar?? That's rancid smelling clear stuff?? With my laundry??? Oh Hell nah
@francisphillipeck4272
Жыл бұрын
I can attest to this, was fixing my mothers washing machine and saw how much soap she was using and I showed her the lines on the cap for 1/2/3 loads and showed her the correct amount and she thought I was messing with her, shes been using 5x too much soap for 68 years because she never looked at the bottle.
@rachel5399
Жыл бұрын
How did she not ever look at the bottle?? That's so insane to me. Old people really out here doing the dumbest shit. 😭
@leechburglights
Жыл бұрын
@@rachel5399 68 years of washing... soap was different in the 60's... not like today. The more you used the cleaner your cloths were. They weren't wrong. Until they started making newer concentrated soap.
@eclairdawnlight8470
Жыл бұрын
My dumb ass realized a month ago that I had used fabric softener in place of detergent for like at least a year ... Read the damn bottle wrong & got the same one like 3 times
@Jesuslovesyou8525
Жыл бұрын
I'm too poor to own a full-sized washing machine so why am I dreaming of doing this Edit: step 1: learn how to repair. Step 2: buy the cheapest fixable machine Step 3: use for self Step 4: buy more, sell for profit
@noahclay8632
11 ай бұрын
You should definitely look into used appliances the average used appliance only costs 4 months of the average coin laundry. So when you take into account the additional cost to your utilities It only cost around 6 months of use before you start saving money.
@lynnlewis5728
Жыл бұрын
I leave my wash machine lid open when I'm not using it. I don't use fabric softener, But. I do use distilled white vinegar.
@linkzelda5833
Жыл бұрын
I use fabric softener due to having hard water.
@smallfootprint2961
Жыл бұрын
I have never used fabric softener, and try to stop the dryer before the load is super dry... run it a couple cycles on air only, and they are ready to fold. I have mostly cotton clothes.
@angelamonroe7737
Жыл бұрын
Yes a longer video would be great! Thank you for posting this 🙏🏼
@justinfowler2857
Жыл бұрын
My new washer doesn't even have a fabric softener dispenser. I haven't noticed the difference.
@cathys949
Жыл бұрын
All your videos are spot on! Always good advice. But I don't want to take it apart myself, so I'll take good care of my machines, and call a repair person when they act up. I've still got my old whirlpool mechanical washer, about 25 years old. I'll never get one of those electronic machines - too much to break! Keep up the good work on the videos. BTW love your watch!
@justsomeone89
Жыл бұрын
Could you show the proces with a front loader in a short? I wonder how that works.
@theappliancedudes
Жыл бұрын
Yes I have a few of those coming out!
@tanker242
Жыл бұрын
I thought you said use less fabric softener.
@DrRockso0
Жыл бұрын
We started using these wool balls that go in the dryer instead of fabric softener. They work pretty good for a couple months but you will want to replace them every 2-3 months. I noticed our clothes don’t thin out like with fabric softener.
@theappliancedudes
Жыл бұрын
Yeah everything about fabric softener is all around bad!
@darkptionleft5116
Жыл бұрын
Told the family about this and they still do it.. and when they sweat their clothes smell like old rags.. I said you’re washer is probably filled with gunk and they think I’m crazy..
@theappliancedudes
Жыл бұрын
They’ll learn one day! They always do lol
@DavidLee-vu2bc
Жыл бұрын
I'm learning so much from your videos...thanks so much!
@theappliancedudes
Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome, David! Thanks for commenting, man!
@angel2703504
Жыл бұрын
How can I get started with fixing and flipping appliances, I have no experience? any advise helps.
@customcreations-rickkramer5357
Жыл бұрын
Because of your videos, after repairing my front loader, I decided to stop using fabric aoftner. So far havent missed using it at all. So now I save money, damage and a smelly washer. Thanks! (I also clean my washer monthly with the tablets)
@nanse8548
Жыл бұрын
Excellent instructions. Thank you.
@BoomlandJenkins
Жыл бұрын
Mine doesn't smell... Yet?
@douglaswindsor120
Жыл бұрын
It and Tide causes a build up of lint in the drain pipe from the tub to the pump which eventually breaks loose and jams the reversing valve and the pump impeller used to pick up old washers and dryers fix them and sell them most I just had to remove the back of the pump clean it out and straighten out the reversing valve shifter arm and reinstall and sell the washer
@nouvahlegend6327
Жыл бұрын
How much do you charge to clean a washing machine? Is there anyway to clean it without taking it apart?
@josepeixoto3384
10 ай бұрын
yes,do 1 cycle with no clothes,just water at the hotest setting and 1/2 liter of cleaning vinegar(at 9%),costs nothing,1 euro
@WilliamsElaine
Жыл бұрын
I hate fabric softener !! my mother-in-law used it to the extreme. Her towels always felt greasy.
@_unknowingly.jinx_
11 ай бұрын
TELL HER TO USE WHITE VINEGAR 😭
@9011brittney
Жыл бұрын
Thank you but I have a question does putting vinegar in loads help clean it at all?
@xylo8311
Жыл бұрын
Instead of fabric softener, can I use Downy Rise and Refresh?
@duogear8777
Жыл бұрын
Does apple cider vinegar help with stuff like that cause I've seen it help with smells even after one wash.
@simonmanko7230
Жыл бұрын
Why does my front loaded washing machine takes the fabric softener almost immediately after it starts to pour water?
@theappliancedudes
Жыл бұрын
It’s best to just not use it at all!
@wyzemann
6 ай бұрын
The best alternative to fabric softener and dryer sheets is distilled vinegar; the stronger the percentage the less you require. I buy mine from The Home Depot, Harris brand; and that one is potent at 30%, so all I use is UP TO 1/4 cup depending on my laundry load. DO NOT MIX vinegar with detergent, super washing soda, or Oxi brand additives; use it solely as a substitute for fabric softener.
@traceylafontaine8893
Жыл бұрын
Fabric softener is a industrial textile product that is not meant for home use. Why? Because of past work experience in said industry
@petermaz701
3 ай бұрын
That's from years of buildup and filthy beyond words. 99.9 that washer was used with cold water washes.
@theappliancedudes
2 ай бұрын
Most likely yes
@TurboJonathan
Жыл бұрын
Where do you get that tool you use to hammer it off?
@Txpo50
Жыл бұрын
Soap (detergent) is also a surfactant. It’s also pronounced sur-fact-int.
@oldsguy354
Жыл бұрын
Came here to say this. I know fabric softener stays on clothes more firmly than soap and it makes towels and everything else a bit water resistant. Towels without fabric softener absorb water better.
@yalekthelembine0391
3 ай бұрын
White vinegar and detergent only here. I use the vinegar for both wash and rinse on hot water cycles. For a cleaning cycle I always use bleach vinegar and then baking soda which of course does the best job at cleaning the tubs out.
@davids1373
Жыл бұрын
Only two table spoons of liquid soap are needed for any size load.
@theappliancedudes
Жыл бұрын
Exactly
@Ash2theB
Жыл бұрын
I had to start using vinegar instead.
@bluewaters3100
Жыл бұрын
We use an HE organic cleaner with a vinegar rinse. I cannot believe people are still using that perfumed fabric softener.
@theappliancedudes
Жыл бұрын
Right?!
@rosariodagosto6484
Жыл бұрын
We use tablets to clean washing machine inside
@prototype_0xD1
Жыл бұрын
If you got a new washer, using an extra rinse for every wash helps a lot in reducing this buildup. Our Maytag has been running for 6 years so far with no problems or smells. Fingers crossed...
@theappliancedudes
Жыл бұрын
Hopefully She stays that way!!
@jonnypena7651
Жыл бұрын
No me, in our country we use double tub washer.
@lawrencegenereux8567
Жыл бұрын
Sur-fa-kint? It's called a surfactant.
@Catwomen4512
Жыл бұрын
Wow look at you! You're so smart and impressive!!
@lawrencegenereux8567
Жыл бұрын
@@Catwomen4512 And I can read and pronounce words too. Too bad some people aren't capable of doing that before making a video.
@chrisp190
Жыл бұрын
The other appliance guy never said you need special tools to disassemble the washer😢
@theappliancedudes
Жыл бұрын
I’ve been doin this a long time and I can tell you that most the time to get that spanner nut off, it’s good to have the right tools!
@Carmenlqm
Жыл бұрын
If it's me you are speaking too, once a month I wash the washer tub with vinegar. It still smells some. I don't know how to dismember the machine to clean it better. What to do?
@Glogluxx
5 ай бұрын
Where can I find someone who can take apart and clean my machine, just like you do? I’m in the Houston area. Anyone??
@saracruze2212
11 ай бұрын
What made me stop using fabric softener I had bought a bottle forgot I had any when I found the softener the color blue was gone there was no scent just some thick oily looking gunk i use white vinegar instead.
@CerebralAssassin1977
8 ай бұрын
I'm thinking I should take apart the washer and see what I'm dealing with. Side note......dryer stopped spinning so I changed belt, idler pulled and rollers and still won't spin. Any idea what's wrong?
@tanyasells9877
Жыл бұрын
Sir I never use fabric softer in the washer I use bounce in the dryer. Thank you love your video
@amandaburger3312
Жыл бұрын
Don't use fabric softener
@DarkISO25
Жыл бұрын
Never understood the point of fabric softener, as long as i can remember, its only detergent and bleach. We have had this washer and dryer since the 90s and never had any smell.
@jessehickman668
11 ай бұрын
When I moved back into my house after renters left, I washed my clothes a few times… after I’d start working and sweating my clothes started wreaking of mildew. I smelled like mildew for like 2-3 weeks every day. I took the machine apart and inside the plastic tub was a thick green biofilm. Totally cleaned it and changed the transmission oil while I was at it… it smells so clean now. 70 series washer bought in 1999, going like new still
@theappliancedudes
11 ай бұрын
Love that!
@leechburglights
Жыл бұрын
We grew up using Douny fabric softener. When I moved out and bought my own washer dryer combo, I saw the price of it and passed because of my budget. That was 30 years ago. Never used it since. I'm on my second washer, never smelled.
@fraudsarentfriends4717
6 ай бұрын
I use to use dryer sheets until I realized I was allergic to them. Now I don't use softener at all.
@pokeman260
Жыл бұрын
99% of us 😏? Who’s the 1%? Washer/dryer technicians? Lol
@GGigabiteM
Жыл бұрын
The only use for fabric softener is if you have ridiculously hard water. Before we got a whole house water softener, we had to use fabric softener, else the clothes would come out with the consistency of crumpled cardboard and feel like sandpaper. Didn't matter what settings you used. Hot, cold, anywhere in the middle, all different wash cycles, different brands of detergent, always got crumpled cardboard. You didn't need gallons of fabric softener, just a tiny bit worked fine.
@theappliancedudes
Жыл бұрын
Have you ever considered vinegar?
@GGigabiteM
Жыл бұрын
@@theappliancedudes I can't deal with things that have strong smells because of migraines. Vinegar, bleach, artificial fragrances or anything else with strong sharp odors give me instant migraines. I may not agree with hippies on a lot of topics, but natural mild scents and unscented soap improved the quality of my life significantly.
@chadillac2472
Жыл бұрын
@@theappliancedudes I'm interested in using vinegar. Do you have a vid on it?
@4450krank
Жыл бұрын
@@chadillac2472 ive been using it for years now, it works really good my cloths dont smell like anything when they come out, and i have very hard water here in the north EU, i like to tell people our water here is pretty much milk, thats how hard it is haha.
@jc2386
Жыл бұрын
Surf a cant? What?
@hvacmisadventures
Жыл бұрын
It’s supposed to be surfactant. It’s made up from the words “surface, active and agent”. When added to a liquid it reduces the surface tension and increases spreading and wetting ability
@jc2386
Жыл бұрын
@@hvacmisadventures sur-fact-ant
@vickierayhill4637
Жыл бұрын
Does washing weekly hot loads with chlorine bleach keep the inside clean too? Never ever had stinky top loaders, even using fabric softener occasionally, because once or twice a week I was washing whites in Clorox.
@bettinarfromg3270
Жыл бұрын
Please, do a long version of this!
@smellytoes8548
Жыл бұрын
my front loader washer smells really bad. i’ve tried everything to get rid of the smell. no luck. any tips on how to deep clean it? any advice is appreciated.
@theappliancedudes
Жыл бұрын
Most like in the door boot (the rubber part). Check out RMR-86 on Amazon. It’s an aggressive mood and bacteria remover. Make SURE to wear PPE!
@smellytoes8548
Жыл бұрын
@@theappliancedudes thanks so much!
@melissamontgomery9462
Жыл бұрын
Omg I’ll never use fabric softener again in my Machine. Strange thing is I’ve never had these issues with the older machines. We bought a new one and I’m Like what is that smell which my Older machines never had that problem
@pranavhb1716
Жыл бұрын
Casual rolex flex 💀
@theappliancedudes
Жыл бұрын
I wish my friend. Maybe one day!
@Hi_Im_Akward
Жыл бұрын
Fabric softener is also terrible for your laundry. Generally all around a garbage useless product that causes more issues than it fixes.
@brandondennis7197
Жыл бұрын
I've only used an ozone machine, and when i didn't have one soap nuts
@stevebazydola7127
Жыл бұрын
Use white vinigar in place of fabric softener
@4450krank
Жыл бұрын
i only use white vinigar, nothing els and my cloths smell just fine when they come out:)
@bluesky4568
Жыл бұрын
Plus the fragrance in laundry soap is not good for people.
@nathanfranks1476
8 ай бұрын
So how do you clean it without dismantling it?
@pham3383
11 ай бұрын
4 things i used to replace softener 1.hydrogen peroxide 2.distilled vinegar 3.lime 4.not using softener at all,i usually do this with sport or at home clothes
@SupportIsraelLGBTQ
5 ай бұрын
Why does America still use inefficient top loaders? Havent seen them in europe for over 30 years
@btkenobi2
Жыл бұрын
So i use washing machine cleaner packets (OxyClean and Affresh Tabs) once a week as well as running cleaning cycles with hot water and bleach, and hot water and distilled vinegar. Between these three, im cleaning the washer say 12 times per month. Do you think im in good shape here? Washer is about 5 years old
@theappliancedudes
Жыл бұрын
I can almost guarantee your washing machine is in good shape, however, sometimes less is more. As for the affresh pods I recommend sticking to their recommendations.
@btkenobi2
Жыл бұрын
@@theappliancedudes sweet thanks much ✌🏻
@YeOldeGeezer
Жыл бұрын
I use the cleaning tablets that you use once a month in the washer. Makes it smell a good bit better and cleans the machine too
@matsuiflex
Жыл бұрын
I just started using the tablets.
@YeOldeGeezer
Жыл бұрын
@@matsuiflex how’s your clothes coming out after using the tablets?
@matsuiflex
Жыл бұрын
@@YeOldeGeezer well, my washer is older, but wasn't smelling yet. I'm using them as a preemptive strike before it does begin to smell. I've only used one tablet as I just purchased them.
@bradmyers4991
Жыл бұрын
Can you help me disable the lid lock on WTW5057LWO?
@anthonyherrera5838
Жыл бұрын
Surfactants 😮
@DieGurkenfresser
Жыл бұрын
I dont understand how people could not clean their washing machine 🤢 I do it every month
@chickencurry7642
Жыл бұрын
Once in a while, maybe wash your washing machine. Let it fill up, add 1-2 cups of vinegar, lemon juice and baking soda and then turn on the machin. Spin the concoction for a few times before draining the whole thing. Then fill with water again and add half a spoon of detergent before running the machine again. Ten minutes later drain the water, fill again and then drain.
@thescooterbignuts
Жыл бұрын
Only using hot water to wash my clothes they get clean cause any grease gets melted out an if needed I use a little bit
@joefresco1738
Жыл бұрын
What's the took to loosen the agitator
@YTmrcrisp
5 ай бұрын
Washing machine smells. Never used fabric softener.
@audreyking5887
Жыл бұрын
How do you make clothes softer
@55ostaR
Жыл бұрын
So is there any way I can wash the machine
@djrednitro4116
Жыл бұрын
but how can you get your clothes soft without softner
@GuttaontheBeat
8 ай бұрын
What about active washer tablets ?
@JiisTube
Жыл бұрын
I've always used a ton of fabric softener in every load 😮
@BV4551Pl
Жыл бұрын
Here’s couple other tip! Let your Washers & Dryers doors stay open for about 30min-1hr after use for the inside to air dry & air circulate . Tip 2: Use a dry cloth to wipe the inside of the seal dry for the washer machine so no mold and left over detergent collects up. Be gentle with the seals (YOU DO not want to break / crack / rip / chip off any part of the seal!.
@arc00ta
Жыл бұрын
I leave the lid open any time is not in use. My washer is going on 20 years old and works great, I took the sides off and inspected it last year when I rebuilt my dryer and it looked great. I use like 1/3 the detergent the bottle says and cold water and never had any problems getting my work clothes clean and smelling nice.
@AndreaConway-ym9wm
Жыл бұрын
That's great , what a bought front loaders ?
@indestructibleCauliflower
Жыл бұрын
Can you help me with my dual/stacked washer? I'm willing to pay consultant fee
@theappliancedudes
Жыл бұрын
hey! shoot me an email contact@aimlogistics.ca
@I_WANT_MY_SLAW
Жыл бұрын
I go to a laundromat, and they sell fabric softener
@Kirby7601
Жыл бұрын
What if my fabric softener is biodegradable?
@bread-loaf-69
Жыл бұрын
Are scent boosters just as bad as fabric softener?
@theappliancedudes
Жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t use any of that stuff. I’d use just HE detergent 1-2 table spoons and that’s it.
@acelmoni2833
Жыл бұрын
What can I use to make my clothes smell better?
@theappliancedudes
Жыл бұрын
Detergent cleans and makes your clothes smell better. Make sure it’s HE detergent, and then make sure that you only use 1-2 tablespoons!
@dominickbenincasa5043
Жыл бұрын
I’m allergic to fabric softener. So I’ve never had this problem
@scottdunn4506
Жыл бұрын
Just use bounce in the dryer it makes your clothes smell good
@eyenpersu5248
11 ай бұрын
We never use fabric softener anyways cause I have allergies and even if there is perfume free fabric softener... they are more expensive and we're cheapskates in that sense.
@terriwarner8682
Жыл бұрын
Where are you located?
@BoeingAviation737.
Жыл бұрын
Not me
@1shitomlettesupreme
Жыл бұрын
Surfactant, it's surFACtant my good sir
@cbrums01
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Idk why his mispronunciation of the bothers me so much, but it does.
@shelby6
Жыл бұрын
@@cbrums01you knew what he was saying, if it bothers you so much you need help
@kywatts7898
Жыл бұрын
Fabric softener is bad for your lungs 🫁
@karlpedersen9943
Жыл бұрын
And don't forget to wear your gold watch when working on your appliances!
@Brunoferreira-lk3ly
Жыл бұрын
Hello Brasil 🇧🇷 🙋♂️...nice...👏👍😁
@TheIskolarTravels
Жыл бұрын
Can I used apple coder vinegar?
@saracruze2212
11 ай бұрын
White vinegar works best
@DrTHC
Жыл бұрын
SIR FACT ANT, not 'surf ekk ten'. Jsyk ✌️ ~THC
@JA-ob6zz
10 ай бұрын
Why do you say surfacant ?
@robinfisher1496
Жыл бұрын
Teresa Fisher
@VB-bk1lh
Жыл бұрын
If that all looks nasty, imagine the guy who works on vacuum cleaners.
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