Tips for Home Appliance Maintenance
When it comes to home appliances, everyone has that one fear, which is your trusty appliance will break down just when you need it the most. Just imagine your washer breaking down during mid-cycle, before a week at work. Or your refrigerator not doing its job after you buy fresh groceries. Another situation is your oven not working on the day before a holiday meal. Nobody wants to experience these, and while they are impossible to predict, you can avoid sudden major appliance repair issues by following specific tips for maintenance. We will not be discussing appliance maintenance steps that involve a professional technician and a bill. Instead, we will cover simple maintenance tasks that will keep your home appliances in working condition in the future.
How to Maintain Home Appliances
The first tip is to follow safety precautions before touching an appliance. This means wearing safety gloves and glasses. We recommend turning off the device before you begin working on them.
Refrigerator
Below are tips to maintain your fridge:
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This tip is for units that have an ice maker or water filter. Change the water filter every six months. Your owner’s manuals should have the information that will help you find your model’s filter.
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Vacuum the freezer and refrigerator coils every year. The coils are behind your fridge’s vent cover.
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Put in the effort to keep your fridge clean. Ice and grime build-up can reduce your unit’s efficiency.
Dishwasher
This tip involves keeping the device clean. We recommend washing your dishwasher every six months. We also advise using a cleaning solution to wash your dishwasher. The racks inside have vertical spikes that will need periodic replacement. Assess them and buy them as and when you deem necessary. Doing this will stop the spikes from staining your dishes.
If you would like to make an appointment with a major appliance repair service, please contact Pasco Appliance Repair at (727) 476-4978 now if you live in the Port Richey, FL region.