One of the many benefits of portable washers is the fact that they are really simple to install. Practically all you have to do is connect the hose for water filling and emptying and plug in the device. The truth is that you don’t really have to be a professional to install it, but ,when it comes to repairs, you might want to consider calling one. There are, but, some common problems that may occur sometimes which you can solve on your own. These problems are more setbacks than actual malfunctions so taking care of them yourself will save you both time and money.

Installation:

Step one: Unpack the washer and make sure all the parts are there. You should have a drainage hose, the clamp and the faucet adaptor.

Step two: Use the enclosed clamp to attach a goose-neck drain tube. Make sure the clamp is well tightened- your washing machine will fill up with water through this tube, so if the fit is not tight enough water may leak.

Step three: Make sure you lift and hang the drainage tube high enough (about 40 inches) so your washer can fill up with enough water.

Step four: Use the adaptor to connect the drainage tube to the sink. After you have done all that you can plug in the washer and start using it.

Reparation:

Problem #1- The machine won’t complete the rinse cycle- Check if you washer is getting enough of cold water. A blocked drainage hose is what might be causing the problem so take it off, check it and unclog, if necessary.

Problem #2- The machine is very noisy- If your washer sounds terrible during the spinning cycle, drum bearings might need to be replaced. Remove the belt from the drum bearings and manually spin the drum. If you hear the familiar sound that’s the sign the drum bearings needs to be replaced.

Problem #3- The machine won’t fill up with water- If this is the problem check cold and hot water taps. Both of them need to be turned on for the machine to start filling up.

Problem #4- The machine won’t drain- If the washer block during this washing cycle, certainly check the fabric softener dispenser. Sometimes fabric softener causes the clog but you can fix that easily by emptying and washing the dispenser.