A repair technician warns against washing wet bath mats in home washing machines due to the potential for significant damage. Scott Flint, an expert with over three decades of experience, indicates that these mats can become excessively heavy, leading to severe strain on washing machines during high-speed spin cycles. This strain could result in thousands of dollars in repairs, including damages to the motor and drain, as well as critical components like bearings and brackets. Clogging issues could also arise, necessitating costly interventions.
"I've seen too many front-loaded washing machines ruined because customers used them to wash bathroom mats," Flint explained in a post on DIY site Family Handyman.
That creates 'large amounts of force with heavy items, and the increased weight tears the washer apart,' warned the appliance guru, who has more than three decades of repair experience.
"Long fibers on some mats break off during the wash cycle and clog the drain," Flint said, adding that repairing or replacing a drain motor typically costs around $240.
Bath mats can especially do a number on the spin basket bearing, which helps the drum rotate and tends to take the hardest hit under the strain of waterlogged mats.
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