Posted: Thursday, May 21, 2015 00.01 clock
By Michael Schroeder
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 clean your refrigerator and freezer. 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-free today. 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, as well. 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 discuss whether the self-cleaning when the stove is to be used with one, but they agree, do not use aluminum foil in the cooking element.
Change the filter. If an activated carbon filter on the furnace filter in a certain dish or refrigerator or oven, follow the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning and / or as indicated to replace.
Do not use soap to wash dishes in the dishwasher. This can adversely affect the performance of the machine creating the gunky accumulation. Only use detergent.
Scrape the plates. Leftovers can clog pumps the dishwasher. "It will clog the spray arm and in the event that the water flows, you can go for premature pump failure" EADER said.
Do not overload the washer. This will add pressure on motors, bearings and other parts bathroom, in addition to not having clean clothes when water and detergent can not rush it. "You shorten the life of the machine," says EADER Follow Instead, the guide on how to charge you the owner Tip: If your machine is .. fuss gone under the weight of the whole team, too far.
They improve Often overlooked the flow of your dryer., 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 patch is applied. Sprinkle on top of the washing machine or dryer, you can corrode painted or plastic parts.
Michael Schroeder is a reporter Angie's List, www.angieslist.com, a resource for consumers reviews.
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