Every type of appliance contains those components that the manufacturer has placed in that same machine. Those are the parts that allow that piece of equipment to function properly. Damage to those parts can shorten the life of the same machine, even after it has been repaired. Homeowners enjoy freedom from repeated breakdowns of their appliances, when they adopt certain practices, such as those presented in this article. Best practices for anyone using a washing machine Empty the pockets of all the clothes, before washing them. Do not overload the appliance. Take the time to balance each load, before hitting the washer’s “on” switch. Best practices for someone using the dryer Clean the lint screen, which is located along the edge of the drum. Do not start drying a load, until that screen is free of lint. Have the vent line cleaned on a regular basis. How homeowner can prevent a breakdown of the refrigerator Make a point of keeping the appliance’s condenser clean. Do not allow the condenser to collect a huge amount of lint and hair. Those unwanted substances can be removed with a vacuum. Habits of homeowner that has dishwasher with long lifespan Makes habit of rinsing dishes with warm water before loading them into dishwashing appliance. That lengthens the appliance’s lifespan, because it keeps bits of food from clogging any hoses in or coming out of the dishwasher. Measures that reduce chances for breakdown of range If allowed to sit, a spill becomes extremely hard to remove; it might not respond to the traditional cleaning solution, a mixture of soap and water. That is why it is better to wipe off a spill as soon as it has formed, both on stovetop and inside the oven. On the other hand, never remove the control knobs, even if you want to clean them. If you cook on a gas range, make a point of learning the location of the ignition switches. They are usually under each of the stovetop’s burners. Be careful to keep the switches from catching spilled liquid. Once it has hit a switch, the splattered material could dry on the switch and act to start a fire. That is why it is sometimes necessary to call in an appliance repair expert in San Diego County. The right way to use a trash compactor As with a washer, do not overload the appliance. Realize that this machine was designed to crush hard but thin substances, such as paper and cardboard. Do not put wet paper in the compactor. Do not expect the compactor to handle a large, empty box with ease; it may not even fit into the appliance. The box must be torn apart and transformed into compactable strips. Contact us. (619) 719-5005   [email protected]