Appliances are an important part of your home that contribute to your everyday comfort. By ensuring that your appliances are properly maintained you can save yourself money, time and trouble. In today’s blog we will be providing you with several tips to help you keep your appliances maintained following their installation.
Read the User Manuals
Most appliances come with detailed user manuals that contain important information regarding the care and maintenance of the appliance. Taking the time to read these manuals will ensure that you are knowledgeable about problems that could occur and what could be causing them.
Regularly Clean Filters and Vents
Blocked filters and vents can make your appliances work harder, reducing their lifespan, and, in some cases, stop functioning all together. Therefor it is in your best interests to make sure you are regularly cleaning the filters and vents for your appliances.
Practice Optimal Loading
Overloading appliances such as ovens, dishwashers, washing machines and dryers can put unnecessary wear and tear on the components of the appliance. This can lead to reduced efficiency and a reduction in the lifespan of the appliance.
Be Gentle
Slamming the doors of your appliances can cause damage to hinges and seals and lead to misalignment of the appliance.
Inspect Hoses, Connections and Seals
Regularly inspecting the connecting water supply hoses to washing machines and dishwashers can prevent water damage and mold in the appliance. These hoses and seals should be replaced every five years or so.
Consider Professional Maintenance
Having your appliances regularly cleaned and maintained by professional technicians can ensure that potential issues are detected early and help prevent any excessive damage to your appliances and the home surrounding them.
Maintaining your appliances can help extend their lifespan and ensure that your warranties remain valid for their period of coverage. We hope that we have provided you with some helpful tips and tricks for maintaining your appliances so you can get the most out of them.
Han Appliances are trusted appliance installation experts on the Lower Mainland, who work closely with many of the appliance dealers. If you need some appliances installed in the Vancouver area or you have any questions about this article, please call us at (604) 233-9216.
