Washing machine help in Exeter
Professional washing machine help services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
20-30 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Washing machine programs and settings explained so you actually know what you're doing. I'll show you which cycle for which clothes, basic maintenance, and answer all your questions.
When Every Wash Is A Guess
You've got a washing machine with 15 different programs and you just use the same one for everything because you don't know what the others do.
💡 Pro tip: Using the right program for your clothes makes them last longer, come out cleaner, and uses less energy. Worth spending 30 minutes learning it properly.
Why Bother Learning It Properly?
| ✅ Using It Right | ❌ Guessing |
|---|---|
| Clothes washed on correct cycle | Everything on same setting |
| Delicates actually stay delicate | Shrunk jumpers |
| Energy-efficient programs used | Wasting electricity |
| Know what error codes mean | Panicking when light flashes |
Modern washing machines are brilliant if you know how to use them, baffling if you don't.
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Explain | Walk through each program - what it's for, when to use it |
| Demonstrate | Show how to select settings, adjust temperature/spin |
| Maintain | Clean filter, drawer, run maintenance cycle |
📦 You're Left With
- Clear understanding of all programs
- Confidence to use different settings
- Basic maintenance done
- Written summary of main cycles
Pricing Guide
| Service | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Full explanation + maintenance | 20-30 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Most washing machine tutorials done well within the hour.
Perfect For You If...
✅ New machine - more complicated than your old one
✅ Moved house - unfamiliar machine left behind
✅ Never quite sure - which program for which clothes
✅ Error codes - keeps showing messages you don't understand
Why Choose Us for Washing machine help in Exeter?
All programs explained clearly
Settings for different fabric types
Basic maintenance shown
Written guide left with you
What to Expect
Step 1: Tour The Controls
I'll explain what each program does - cottons, synthetics, delicates, eco modes - and when you'd use each one.
Step 2: Settings Walkthrough
Show you how to adjust temperature, spin speed, and any extra options like pre-wash or quick wash.
Step 3: Maintenance Demo
Clean out the filter, show you how to remove and clean the detergent drawer, explain how often to run a maintenance wash.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to learn the basics yourself? Here's a starter:
🔧 Common programs explained:
- Cottons - hot wash, high spin. For towels, bedding, sturdy clothes
- Synthetics - warm wash, medium spin. For polyester, mixed fabrics
- Delicates - cool wash, gentle spin. For wool, silk, anything fragile
- Eco - long wash at lower temp. Saves energy, cleans well if not heavily soiled
- Quick wash - 15-30 mins. For lightly worn clothes that just need freshening
📐 Basic rules:
- Don't overload - clothes need room to move
- Use correct amount of detergent (less than you think)
- Empty pockets, zip up zips, turn jeans inside out
- Separate whites, colours, and delicates
- Clean filter every month or two
🔧 Regular maintenance:
- Leave door and drawer open after wash (prevents mould)
- Wipe door seal to remove fluff and hair
- Run hot wash with machine cleaner monthly
- Check filter for coins, hair grips, fluff
- Descale if you're in hard water area (most of Devon is)
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Using too much detergent (creates residue)
- Washing everything on quick wash (doesn't clean properly)
- Never cleaning the filter (smells, poor drainage)
- Overloading the drum (clothes don't wash well)
- Using fabric softener in every wash (clogs the machine)
💡 Pro trick: If clothes come out still dirty, it's usually because the drum's overloaded or you're using too much detergent (creates a layer that stops water penetrating). Try washing less at once with less soap - sounds counter-intuitive but works.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Other appliances baffling you? I can explain dishwashers, tumble dryers, ovens - anything that has more buttons than you know what to do with.
Machine making weird noises? Might just be unbalanced load, or could be something wrong. I'll listen to it and advise if you need an engineer or if it's normal.
Hard water area (most of Exeter/Devon)? You'll need to use slightly more detergent or add water softener, and descale the machine more often. I'll explain what your specific machine needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly will you explain?
I'll walk you through all the programs on your specific machine - what each one does, which to use for different clothes, how to adjust temperature and spin speed. Plus basic maintenance like cleaning the filter and drawer.
Is this for new washing machines or old ones?
Either. If you've just bought a new machine and it's more complicated than your old one, I'll explain how it works. Or if you've moved into a house with an unfamiliar machine, same thing - I'll show you how to use it properly.
Will you actually do a wash to demonstrate?
If you want me to, yes. Sometimes it helps to see a full cycle - loading, adding detergent, selecting program, watching it run. Otherwise I'll just explain everything and answer your questions.
Can you show me how to clean the machine?
Yes - I'll show you where the filter is (and how to empty it without flooding the floor), how to clean the detergent drawer, and how to run a maintenance wash to keep it fresh.
What if my machine has an error code?
I can look up what the code means and suggest fixes. If it's something simple like blocked filter or kinked hose, I'll sort it. If it needs a proper washing machine engineer, I'll tell you.
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