What is the best way to remove any sediment build up from having hard water from a washing machine?
Water – How to remove hard water build up from a washing machine
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Sounds like classic symptoms of hard water. Others:
- Spotty dishes, clothes that don't seem to get clean without using a lot of detergent.
- Soap doesn't get very "sudsy" when you get it wet.
- Soap scum on your bathtub.
- Buildup of mineral-like crust on shower-heads.
- Water softener heating element failure.
You are very likely going to need a water softener to solve the problem.
Diagnosing: Most hardware stores sell kits to test your water hardness that are very easy to DIY. Some stores that sell water softeners even have free test strips next to the water softener display.
Also, if you are not put off by a big sales pitch. Companies like Culligan will generally do a free water evaluation for you so they have an in to sell you their products/services.
A washing machine should have
- One detachable flexible cold water feed of indeterminate length.
- One detachable flexible hot water feed of indeterminate length.
- One possibly detachable flexible drain line of indeterminate length.
- One permanently attached electrical cord of indeterminate length.
So the problem you have now is figuring out how long each of these are,and how to disconnect them. It sounds like you don't have much access to the back of the machine to get a good look, so a mirror attached to a telescoping handle might come in handy here.
Once you get a better idea of what's behind the machine, you'll have a better understanding of how to move it.
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Best Answer
Pretty much anything acidic will do the trick. There is an overview of citric acid-based products you can purchase, and home remedies such as lemon juice and vinegar. Here are more details on using vinegar.