Washing machines are one of the most useful appliances that have ever been created for the simple fact that our clothes need to be washed quickly and efficiently and manual washing is something that takes a lot of time and effort, but thanks to the electrical and automatic assistance of washing machines, cleaning our clothes or blankets is easier than ever.

However, like with any other appliance, things go wrong.  Sometimes, these issues could end up having to do with overflowing and this situation ends up being extremely annoying and frustrating to the point where you might even think about replacing the whole thing, and that’s why in today’s article you will learn everything about washing machine overflowing, stay tuned.

Why is my Washing Machine Overflowing?

The component that is causing or will cause overflows is the drain pipe, and some can even understand where this will be going as the whole concept of overflowing is easy to understand. Back in the day, washing machine or appliances that required a steady water flow were smaller than the ones today, and that means that the bigger the appliance is, the faster the water needs to drain.  That’s exactly why most older homes are the ones who end up with overflow issues because they still have older drain pipes that are just not fast enough to drain all other water that is inside the washing machine, and if you combine other factors like putting an insane amount of clothes or too much detergent in the machine, then the result will be catastrophic overflow.

How to Prevent Overflows:

The best way to avoid overflows in your home or property is following a couple of tips that can be very useful but at the same time, easy to follow. First of all, you should never try to fill the machine to the top as you don’t know what kind of reaction the appliance will have when you start to use the other chemicals that create bubbles while they combine with the water, so if you have tons of clothes that need to be cleaned, try to distribute them in a good way or clean them for rounds. Also, consider replacing or having good maintenance over your water supply hoses as they tend to be another factor of overflowing, and if you neglect the maintenance and cleaning that is required, they will start to work in another way.

Finally, consider using the exact amount of detergent that is required and also, try to use it at the correct time to avoid causing more pressure and bubbles that could cause the machine to overflow if there are too many objects inside the appliance, and try to install an alarm if it’s possible, thanks to the recent technological advancements, these alarms exist, and they are very useful as they provide enough help to alert the owner when overflows or leaks start to develop.

 

For more information, contact Vinny’s Jersey Plumbing, located in Wayne, New Jersey.  We also service other cities in New Jersey, such as Rutherford, Montclair and Ridgewood.