- I’m always a little skeptical about “self-clean” anything—feels like the lazy option, but hey, if it keeps the stink down, I’m not complaining.
- I still end up pulling out the filter just to see what horrors are lurking in there. Sometimes it’s like a lint monster convention.
- Haven’t had a flood either…but my luck’s probably running out.
- Anyone else notice the self-clean cycle makes the machine sound like it’s summoning ghosts?
I still end up pulling out the filter just to see what horrors are lurking in there. Sometimes it’s like a lint monster convention.
Yeah, I’m with you—those filters are like a lost-and-found for socks and hair ties. I’ve seen some things in there that haunt me. Self-clean cycles help a bit, but I still check the filter every month or so, just in case. Machines making weird noises? That’s just part of the charm... or maybe it’s a warning. Either way, better safe than soggy floors.
Spin Cycle Issues: Unplug and Reset or Dive Straight Into the Filter?
Honestly, I’d go filter first every time. Nine times out of ten, that’s where the trouble’s hiding—coins, hairpins, buttons, you name it. People underestimate how much junk ends up in there. Had a call last week where someone’s machine sounded like it was grinding gravel. Pulled out the filter and found a Lego and half a sock. Problem solved.
Unplugging and resetting is fine if the machine’s totally locked up or throwing weird error codes, but if it’s just not spinning right or making odd noises, I’d bet on a blockage somewhere. Filters are easy enough to check, and you might save yourself a bigger headache down the line.
Self-clean cycles are decent for maintenance, but they won’t pull out the big stuff. Those cycles mostly help with gunk buildup—not solid objects. If you’ve got pets or long hair in the house, checking that filter more often isn’t overkill at all.
Weird noises usually mean something’s stuck or off-balance. Ignoring them can turn a small fix into a flooded laundry room or worse. I’ve seen folks wait too long and end up with water everywhere... not fun.
If you’re squeamish about what you might find, gloves help. But honestly, after a while you get used to it. The real surprise is when you actually find cash in there—makes up for all the lint monsters.
Bottom line: filter first, then reset if needed. Saves time and keeps your floors dry.
“Weird noises usually mean something’s stuck or off-balance. Ignoring them can turn a small fix into a flooded laundry room or worse.”
Can’t argue with that—learned it the hard way after a tenant left a load of dog blankets in the washer. Machine started thumping like a drum. Pulled the filter and found enough fur to knit another dog. Resetting didn’t do a thing until I cleared it out. Filters first, always.
Filters are the unsung heroes, honestly. Folks always want to unplug and reset, but that’s just wishful thinking if there’s a sock or clump of hair wedged somewhere. I get being hopeful, but machines don’t fix themselves. It’s usually the gross stuff you gotta dig out first. Not glamorous, but it saves you a headache—and a plumber’s bill—down the line.
