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The Impact of Hard Water on Household Appliances

Hard water is a common issue across many areas of the UK, and it can have a serious effect on household appliances. Washing machines, dishwashers, kettles, and even fridges and coffee machines can suffer reduced efficiency, increased wear, and even premature failure due to limescale and mineral deposits. At Glotech Repairs, we’ve spent over 50 years helping homes across London, Surrey, Hertfordshire, Essex, Cambridgeshire, and nationwide maintain appliances and address issues caused by hard water. Understanding how hard water affects your appliances and taking preventative action can save money, improve efficiency, and extend appliance lifespan. How Hard Water Affects Appliances 1. Washing Machines Mineral deposits can build up on heating elements, drum bearings, and internal hoses. This can cause longer drying or washing times, reduced…

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  • September 11th, 2025
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Common Washer Dryer Problems and How Glotech Repairs Can Help

Washer dryers are a convenient combination appliance, saving time and space by washing and drying clothes in one machine. However, they can develop faults that affect performance or reliability. Knowing the most common issues—and how to check them—can help prevent frustration and costly repairs. With over 50 years of experience, Glotech Repairs helps homes across the UK get their washer dryers back to full working order quickly and safely. Common Washer Dryer Issues 1. Washer dryer won’t startIf your appliance won’t turn on, the problem may be a faulty power supply, door lock, or control board. Checking the plug and ensuring the door is fully closed is a simple first step. 2. Not washing or spinning properlyA washer dryer that doesn’t wash or spin may…

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Common Washing Machine Problems and How to Fix Them

Washing machines are at the heart of every busy household, but like all appliances, they can develop faults over time. Knowing the most frequent issues and how to address them can save you stress—and prevent minor problems from becoming major repairs. At Glotech Repairs, we’ve spent over 50 years helping homes across the UK get their washing machines back to full working order. Typical Washing Machine Faults 1. Machine won’t fill with waterIf your washing machine fails to fill, the problem is often a blocked inlet hose, a closed tap, or a faulty water valve. Checking hoses and ensuring the tap is fully open can sometimes resolve the issue quickly. 2. Washer won’t drainWater remaining in the drum after a cycle usually points to a…

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Common Tumble Dryer Problems and How Glotech Repairs Can Help

As summer fades and the colder months approach, many households across the UK begin to rely heavily on their tumble dryers again. While these machines are a lifeline, they’re also prone to faults. At Glotech Repairs, we’ve spent over 50 years helping customers get their dryers back in working order quickly and reliably. The Most Common Tumble Dryer Issues 1. Dryer not heating upA dryer that runs but doesn’t heat is often caused by a faulty heating element, thermostat, or sensor. 2. Clothes taking too long to dryBlocked filters, clogged condensers, or poor ventilation can all reduce efficiency. Cleaning filters after every cycle can help prevent this. 3. Drum not spinningThis is usually due to a broken belt, faulty motor, or worn drum support. 4….

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What To Do When The Washing Machine Door Won’t Open

  A broken washing machine can spell trouble for families who rely upon being able to wash and dry clothes, bedding and linens quickly and easily at home. However, no matter how much you look after your appliances, it’s possible that the door to your washing machine may get jammed from time to time, even just from ordinary wear and tear. Luckily, most washing machine models have a manual release that will enable you to free your laundry from your washing machine before having it fixed. Front loading washing machines have a safety mechanism that’s often referred to as an interlock or a door lock. When the washing cycle begins, the door locks so that it cannot be opened mid-cycle. Minutes after the cycle finishes,…

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How To Stop Lint From Sticking To Your Clothes

Lint is the word used for the tiny fibres of fabric that are shed from the edges of clothes, most often when you wash them in a washing  machine. These fibres tend to stick to the surfaces of other clothes and make it so that they don’t look fully clean, even straight after they’ve been washed. Fabrics made of natural fibres like wool and cotton generate more lint than fabric made from synthetic materials, and some washing machines might be more likely to create lint problems than others. This can be symptomatic of a faulty washing machine, or it can just be a problem with your washing processes. Lint shed from lighter clothes onto darker ones and vice versa can give clothes a worn, faded…

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What Type of Washing Machine to Choose?

Washing machines have a range of different features depending on what brand you choose and what price you’re willing to pay, but three specific features are important enough to make them useful for categorising washing machines. If you’re wondering which washing machine to buy, find out which of these types of washing machine best suits you and learn what its specific benefits are. The three types of washing machine we’re focusing on today are integrated washing machines that can be hidden away in a cupboard, quiet washing machines with low operating volume, and budget washing machines that can be bought without breaking the bank. These three categories of washing machine proved highly popular in 2018, and we expect that popularity to continue into 2019. Integrated…

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Common Washing Machine Problems and Solutions

Like all household appliances – there are a range of things that can go wrong with your washing machine, leaving you without a way of cleaning your clothes. From water leaking onto your floor to holes mysteriously appearing in your favourite clothes, washing machine problems can be some of the most frustrating. Often, these issues will only get worse if they’re not repaired straight away, so make sure to diagnose and troubleshoot any washing machine issues immediately using our guide to common washing machine problems and effective solutions. What’s the problem if my washing machine won’t spin? If your washing machine isn’t spinning, the first thing you should check is that the switch on the door or lid is not broken. This switch controls the…

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How to maintain your washing machine

Your washing machine frequently has hot water circulating inside it, so that’s keeping it nice and clean, right? Wrong. Just because it washes your clothes, doesn’t mean the appliance itself, is actually sparkling. The truth is, your washer can still develop mould and residue build-up from soapy water. This can happen quickly due to using too much detergent. Here’s a simple guide to ensure a great-working and clean washing machine: Clear dirty drain filters Always ensure the drain filter is clear! It can easily clog with dirty water, meaning clothes are not being cleaned properly and musty smells can transfer to laundry. The filter is designed to catch small objects like coins, in case they get to the pump and block it. However, if your…

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