By showing your household appliances you use every day a bit of TLC, you can extend their life significantly.
It’s no secret that the appliances in your home are overworked. Homeowners rely on so many of these machines every day, so it can be incredibly frustrating when one breaks down. Today’s appliances are not built to last forever, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get the most out of what they can offer. With a little extra care, you can make sure your units stand the test of time and continue to work properly for years to come.
Continue reading below to learn how.
5 Ways to Extend the Life of Your Household Appliances
- Clean Your Appliances Regularly — Messy and dirty appliances may result in them not working efficiently or effectively. Cleaning jammed-up igniters and burners, dusting coils, removing crusted food, and wiping sticky spots will keep your appliances working how they are supposed to work.
- Defrost Your Deep Freezer — If your deep freezer is an older model, you’ll need to defrost it as least once every year before it’s a half-inch deep. Avoid using knives or other sharp tools to scrape your freezer since they can cause more damage than they do good! If you have a newer, modern freezer, you won’t have to worry about doing this since most are frost-free.
- Replace or Clean Filters Often — Whether it’s the filter in your dishwasher, furnace, range hood, or even the screen filter in your dryer, make sure to clean or replace the filters in your appliances often. Dirty filters can result in your appliances working harder, stopping working altogether, or even becoming a fire hazard. Make sure to follow the manufacturer’s guidelines to clean and/or replace them as directed.
- Properly Load Your Appliances — Did you know how you load your appliances can affect how they work? For example, if you overload your washing machine or do not evenly disperse the clothing in the drum, it can strain the motor, tub bearings, and other components of the unit. Mistakes like this can shorten the lifespan of your machine and prevent it from working efficiently. Another example would be placing all of your dishes and flatware in your dishwasher correctly with nothing sticking out, so you avoid jamming or damaging the door or spray arms.
- Don’t Put Off Repairs — We get it — life gets busy, and items on your to-do list can get pushed to the back burner. But don’t let getting necessary appliance repairs to be one of the things you put off. Call in a knowledgeable and trusted professional to handle the issue before the problem worsens.
Show Your Household Appliances Some Love with Dr. D’s Appliance
Let the professionals at Dr. D’s Appliance help extend the life of your household appliances. Whether your refrigerator needs a bit of maintenance, your dryer needs to be repaired, or you have a new dishwasher to install, our team of experts can help. We proudly service all major brands and are always well-stocked with quality parts for fast repairs. We are located in Bountiful, Utah, and serve those in Davis and Salt Lake County. Contact us today to get on our schedule.