People spend a lot of money on purchasing new electrical appliances because their old ones die. But with regular cleaning, maintenance, and intelligent use, you can ensure the longevity of your appliance’s functionality. 



Whether you’ve just purchased a new dishwasher or worrying about your washing machine, here are a few tips that’ll ensure that your appliances last long.

Washing Machines

Ill-maintained washing machines can break your bank. That’s because there’s a lot of water churning and swishing around in them. To ensure that a washing machine lasts long:

• Change the water hose (where the water enters the machine) every four years. The older those pipes get, the more worn out they’ll become. As a result, they can burst and cause your house to flood, resulting in thousands of dollars of damages.

• Go through the pockets of clothing before putting them into the machine to ensure that there aren’t any loose items like pens, coins, gum, etc., as it can shorten your drum’s life. While they don’t break the drum, with time, they increase the wear and tear on your clothes. 

• Don’t overload the machine.

Refrigerators

Fridge maintenance can save your food from spoiling and helps your appliance last longer. Here are some easy ways to do that:

• Clean the condenser coils with a vacuum cleaner. To do that, follow the instructions in the user manual. 

• Clean the refrigerator’s door seal every week. Spills from milk, ice cream, jam, sauces, etc., make a mess, and their residue can impact how well the door seals.

• Don’t allow a buildup of ice that’s more than a quarter of an inch thick. New models of refrigerators can defrost defrost themselves, but if you have an old model, you’ll have to do it yourself. 

• Follow the instructions in the user manual on how to clean drip openings, pans, and replace filters. 

Dishwashers

Ensure that you regularly clean your dishwasher around the seal so that the water stays inside the appliance and doesn’t spill out while working. You should clean the spray arm of your dishwasher because hard water scale and food bits can build up inside it. The best signal to do is observing that your dishwasher is not cleaning the dishes properly.

General Instructions

For all other appliances in your home, we recommend that you read the instruction manuals for safety and maintenance guidelines.

• If the appliances (toaster, TV, hairdryer) aren’t in use, don’t keep them plugged in. It's best to unplug them and store them safe from dust and water. 

• Don’t plug too many appliances in a single extension cord as it can overload the circuit and damage the appliance while also putting you at risk of an electrical fire.
  

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