3 Tips for Preventing Major Household Appliance Repairs
Being able to repair your own appliances goes long a way of saving you a few bucks and time, and for extending the usable lifetime of the appliance. If you're looking to do your own household appliance repairs, here are a couple easy tips you can follow, depending on the appliance.
Having said that, always remember, safety comes first, so be sure to wear the appropriate and gear and don't forget to unplug your appliance before getting to work. And don't forget the key to keeping your appliance repairs to a minimum is being proactive at preventative maintenance.
Refrigerator maintenance
When it comes to the refrigerator, turning it off every once in a while won't save you from the costly professional service fees that come with appliance repairs. To keep the refrigerator working in peak performance, you should regularly clean the coils to minimise the chances of overheating.
Routinely defrosting the freezer and turning on the ice maker only when longer required to go a long way in maintaining the cooling temperature and conserving energy. Also avoid using sharp and pointed objects when attempting to remove the frost; when it comes to appliance repairs, this a professional freezer repair cost you can easily avoid.
And don't forget to check the door seals; they are usually the first to go and help maintain the internal temperature.
Oven and range maintenance
The key to reaping the most out of the range is keeping it clean after each use. When it comes to a broken range, the usual suspect is typically caked-on food particles left to burn. Forming a habit to wash up trim rings and drip bowls of the range or cooktops saves you on expensive appliance repairs.
Don't forget to remove the drip bowls and check for signs of corrosion or arcing. As for the oven, be sure to clear any food particles to prevent damaging the lining. Additionally, don't forget to remove your oven's racks when running a self-cleaning cycle since they can't handle the intense heat.
And to minimise the chances of having a holiday disaster, it would be wise to replace any defective oven elements, stove parts, burners or heating controls when they are noticed.
Pay attention to the moving parts
When it comes to the normal wear and tear of everyday household appliances, the first elements to go are the moving components of the appliance. Being the most susceptible to damage, they are among the usual suspects for broken down appliances needing repairs.
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