Installing your own appliances can be a daunting task requiring a great deal of technical knowhow to get everything right. Mistakes made when installing appliances can also be costly and lead to damage to your home. In today’s blog we will be looking at some common mistakes to avoid during appliance installation.
Improper Voltage Precautions
Not taking adequate precautions when working with high voltage appliances can be extremely dangerous. If the proper precautions are not taken it can lead to shocks and possibly fire.
Insecure Connections
One of the main sources of damage when installing appliances can come from unsecure gas or water connections. Even the smallest problem with your connections can have catastrophic consequences as your home might flood or get filled with flammable gas.
Improper Measuring
Improper measuring is one of the most common mistakes made when installing appliances, inaccuracies in measurement can mean that the appliance may not fit in the area you have designated for it and may not even be able to fit through the doors of your home. As well if it doesn’t have adequate clearance for its doors it can lead to damage in the surrounding area.
Bad Ventilation
Proper ventilation is important for appliances like dryers, refrigerators and stoves, poor ventilation can reduce the efficiency of the appliance, shorten the appliances lifespan or cause air quality issues in your home.
Poor Levelling
You need to make sure that your appliances are properly leveled, this is especially important for appliances that involve a lot of movement like dishwashers, clothes washers and dryers. An appliance that hasn’t been properly leveled can shake and do damage to itself and your home.
These are just some of the most common mistakes that can be made when installing appliances. If you aren’t certain you have the technical know how to handle an appliance installation consider utilizing professional appliance installation. Professional appliance installers have the tools and knowledge to ensure that the installation goes smoothly, and no mistakes are made that might put your home and its residents at risk.
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.
