Tips for keeping equipment clean and working efficiently

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If you take the time to learn certain things about your devices, they can work for you for years.

Our friends at HASSAR have great information to help you get the most out of your home appliances life.

One of the best things you can do for your appliances is installing a whole house water softener. Hard water caused by minerals in the water is a reality in Arizona and is taken out of the water by devices for years.

Traces of hard water are visible in cloudy glasses, swimming in drinking water, cloudy ice from ice machines, white clothes with a gray tint and white encrusted deposits on taps and fittings.

After all, hard water will cause the inlet valves on your washing machine and refrigerator, as well as detergent dispensers, to fail and parts to be replaced.

Whether you have a water softener or not, here are some maintenance tips to follow:

Washing machine

If your washing machine has an unpleasant odor, it is usually because you haven't cleaned it and / or used too much detergent.

Biodegradable detergent can build up in your machine and on your clothes. This creates a cycle of mold and mildew and a sour odor on your clothes. All laundry detergents are to some extent biodegradable, some more than others.

The solution is to run a washing machine cleaner through your washing machine once a month and reduce the amount of detergent used.

A good rule of thumb is:

• Half the recommended amount for a large dirty load.
• A quarter of the recommended amount for a large load that is not so dirty.
• One eighth of the recommended amount for a medium to small load that is not really dirty.
• Vinegar: Washing machines require both the use of less detergent (liquid detergent is preferred for washing machines) for odors and half a cup of distilled white vinegar straight into the basket before dressing. for each load.

dryer

Clean your dryer lint filter every time you run a load!

Clean your vents once a year or have them professionally cleaned. The vents should be cleaned and the dryer checked for kinks and damage until the vents reach the outside of the house once a year.

Failure to clean your dryer vents is the number one cause of home appliance fires, according to the United States Fire Protection Agency. United States of America This will also improve the safety, efficiency and longevity of your dryer.

fridge

The condenser coils should be cleaned annually, either by removing the refrigerator and removing the back cover, or by removing the refrigerator faceplate and examining the refrigerator.

Always pull the plug out of the socket before removing any cover.

This process will make your refrigerator more efficient and last longer. You can do this twice a year if you have pets in the house.

It is also important to keep the door seals clean.

Dirty seals make it difficult to open the door and can break it. A loose seal can make your refrigerator less efficient.

Cooker / ceramic hob

Clean and protect the plates of cooking of glass of the cleaner for table of cooking Weiman .

It's similar to waxing your vehicle: just a few drops on one cloth to apply (waxed) and another cloth to smooth or polish (waxed).

If you leave a thin layer of oven cleaner on it, it will look amazing every time, protect it from fine scratches and make cleaning a lot easier.

microwave

Never operate a microwave empty as this can lead to irreparable damage to the device.

Schedule regular maintenance to ensure that no dangerous microwaves are released.

A good technician can detect a leak with a microwave leak detector. This is really important as there may be no other indication that something is wrong and the family is exposed to harmful microwaves. However, be sure to keep it clean so it can preform as best it can.

Dump

Regularly pour ice cubes into your trash can to keep the blades sharp and clean and to go through a trash cleaner.

Tip: To reduce odors in the sink area, clean the underside of the rubber seal.

dishwasher

The build-up of hard water in your dishwasher can affect the drying and cleaning performance of your machine.

In order to prevent all these buildups of hard water, HASSAR developed what we call "hard water 101".

HASSAR has a list of best practices to ensure your dishes are hygienic and clean.

• Spray a 1: 1 solution of water and vinegar frequently on the inside and outside of the dishwasher.
• Detergents are important! Do not use gel or liquid dish soap. HASSAR recommends filling out 3-in-1 tabs. The cleanest dishes are obtained using hot water powder detergent and dishwasher disinfection settings. Make sure the detergent door is in good condition to ensure that the detergent is released at the right time.
• A small amount of using LemiShine in the detergent container , along with finishing, will keep dishes sparkling. A quarter to a half teaspoon will do.
• Using a polish such as JetDry prevents the formation of water droplets and the resulting water stains.
• Models with a removable filter should be cleaned regularly to keep the spray arms in good condition.
• There is no need to wash dishes in a dishwasher that is used every day. Just scratch the plates and load them up. In households where a dishwasher takes a few days to fill, doing the dishes is a good idea.
• Note that the regulations for high-efficiency machines mean that the heating is less powerful and takes longer. What used to take 45 minutes can now take up to 3 hours, but uses less energy and water.

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