Smart Living 10 Tips to extend the life of equipment

Show your devices horse some attention, and can stay a little longer.

Replacing a refrigerator or oven range can take a bite out of your budget and buying a new washing machine or dryer. To ensure that their devices stand the test of time and still work, follow these tips:

Keep your refrigerator and freezer clean

In general, the devices work best when spick-and-span. In addition to the remains in the refrigerator must be cleaned regularly to keep clean condenser coils, Bud EADER said Beitar Manager Appliance in Kensington, Maryland. The place with a condenser brush.

To clean the refrigerator, unplug the power cord, remove the food, clean with a solution of baking soda, rinse with water and dry the freezer with a towel before you return it.

Defrost the freezer

Many freezers are frost now. However, if you have a manual defrost freezer, defrost plan at least once a year, before the frost reaches about half an inch thick. Use a plastic or wooden scraper - to remove the layer of frost - no knives or other sharp instruments.

Rub your oven and stove, also

Clean the oven frequently and never leave any leftovers stick to the burners, although it requires some effort to remove.

Do not spray liquid directly on the boards, but they could cause a short circuit. Instead, apply a little on a cloth to clean the surface.

No you outwit your oven

Experts wonder whether the self-cleaning to be used when the oven is a but they agree, do not use aluminum foil in the cooking element.

Changing the filter

Whether a carbon filter on a furnace filter in a certain dish or refrigerator or oven, follow the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning and / or as indicated to replace.

Use washing soap on dishes in the dishwasher

This can adversely affect the performance of the machine to create the gunky accumulation. Only use detergent.

Scrape plates

Leftovers can clog pumps the dishwasher. "It will clog the spray arm and in the event that the water flows, you can go to the bomb ... premature failure," says EADER.

Do not overload the washing machine

This does not increase the pressure on motors, bearings and other parts bathroom, in addition to having clean clothes when water and detergent can not rush it. "You shorten the life of the machine," says EADER.

Instead, follow the instructions on how to load the owner. Tip: If your computer under the weight of the entire team turmoil was too far.

Improving the flow of the dryer

Often overlooked, the lint filter should be cleaned regularly. Let's make your dryer or force to interfere with your dryer, overtime represent (ie before retirement) and can be a serious fire hazard. Plan for the exhaust system to your dryer cleaned annually.

Watch where the application Stain

Spraying on top of the washing machine or dryer can damage painted or plastic parts.

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