Why are my white clothes turning orange?

That is usually iron in the well water rather than the washer. Treating the well is the long-term fix, but scaled inlet screens should still be cleaned so the washer fills properly.

My washer takes a long time to fill. What is wrong?

Clogged inlet screens, low pressure from the well system or a failing inlet valve are common causes. The technician checks pressure at the washer and tests the valve.

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Washer repair across Plant City

Farm work and well water put rural washers through more than most. Mud, sand and iron sediment reach places a suburban washer rarely sees. We cover 4 ZIP codes in Plant City.

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Mud, Sand and Iron in the Wash

Work clothes from fields, nurseries and horse barns bring grit into the washer. It collects in the drain pump filter and, over time, wears the impeller and loads the tub bearings. On a private well, iron and sediment clog inlet screens, stretch fill times and leave orange stains on whites. A well pump that cycles poorly can also trigger a water-supply error.

In Walden Lake and the newer subdivisions, the washer usually sits in a hot garage, where heat and humidity dry out door boots and hose washers sooner.

What to Do First

Shake out muddy clothes, and check a front-loader's pump filter for sand. If the washer fills slowly, shut the supply valves and look at the inlet screens; rust-colored buildup means iron. The technician tests the pump, inlet valve, lid lock and controls, checks pressure at the machine and quotes the repair before any work.

Before You Book: Washer Checks

Safe first steps for the most urgent washer problems, and when to leave it to a technician.

Leaking WaterSafety: Turn off the hot and cold valves behind the machine and pull the plug, then check where each hose attaches and along the drain hose for drips. Do not start another load until you have looked.
Overfilling with WaterSafety: Close both supply valves right away and unplug the washer. Water still flowing in after the power is off means the inlet valve is stuck open.
Burning Smell from WasherSafety: Switch the washer off, then unplug it or turn off its breaker, and keep it out of use until it has been inspected.
Leaking from BottomSafety: Shut off the water and unplug the washer, and if your model has a pump filter, make sure its cap is screwed in tightly.

Symptoms, causes and repair-or-replace advice for every type of washer are in our complete washer repair guide.