Don't Overload Your Washing Machine

Loading a washing machine with a lot of items can be a rather risky move that should never be done on purpose. When you overload your washer the weight of the items inside of it can exceed the capacity that it is designed to run at. What this means is that the weights inside of the unit that affect how the drum spins will not function properly and there is a good chance it will damage itself while running.

Most people have overloaded their washing machine or not balanced items inside of it properly at least once. When this happens there is usually a mad dash towards the machine to stop it while it bangs around loudly like a live band. Those bangs are the drum inside of your machine actually hitting the surrounding panels and the frame inside of it and each and every hit can damage the drum.

If a crack forms in the drum it will need to be replaced and replacing the drum is typically a very expensive repair.  It depends a little on what model of machine you have but typically the machine will need to be almost completely disassembled and then reassembled.  Cracks and dents to the drum are considered to be atypical use of the machine and your warranty, even if it is still in effect, will not cover the cost of repairs.

Be cautious of how you use your appliances to get the most out of them!