When you pay close attention to how you use and care for your appliances, you get better performance.
No matter what kind of appliance you’re talking about, you naturally want to get the best possible performance from it. In other words, you want it to get the job done right, you want it to consume as little energy as possible, and you want it to last for decades without requiring too many repairs. To make this dream come true, try following these 5 simple tips.
Read Your Manual
Reading the manufacturer’s instructions for proper appliance operation and maintenance is by far the best way to ensure you are getting quality performance from your unit. This is especially important if you have invested in a new ultra-efficient appliance, as common wisdom regarding the use and care of traditional appliances may no longer apply. For example, for many years traditional wisdom said dishes should always be pre-rinsed before placing in the dishwasher. However, the new generation of dishwashers was designed to eliminate pre-rinsing, and some experts say that failing to leave food scraps on your plates can prevent detergents from getting neutralized and result in deterioration of gaskets and seals.
Brush Your Pets
One of the top causes of inefficient cooling in a refrigerator is dirty coils. You can reduce the rate at which the coils become coated in dust, lint, and hair by brushing your pets regularly and keeping your floors clean. Even so, you should still clean your refrigerator coils once per year.
Brushing your pets will also help reduce the amount of pet hair on your clothes and bedding, which will reduce the rate at which lint builds up in your dryer trap and vent. Less lint makes for more efficient drying.
Change Your Water Filter
Every appliance that uses water should have a water filter of some kind. Dishwashers have filters to keep food debris from clogging the drain, washers have filters to keep mineral buildup out of the machine, and refrigerators have filters to help keep your water and ice tasting fresh. In all cases, these filters need to be cleaned or changed frequently in order to ensure reliably good performance from your appliance. At American Appliance Repair, we carry water filters for many top brands of refrigerators and icemakers to make it easy to get fresh-tasting water from your fridge at all times.
Preheat Generously
Have you ever wondered why that first tray of cookies always seems to take longer to bake? There’s nothing wrong with your oven’s temperature sensor or preheat function. The problem is when you open the door of a newly preheated oven, most of the heat rushes out and your cookies don’t actually start baking at the correct temperature. Many experts recommend preheating for a minimum of 30 minutes to make sure the oven will really be hot enough to cook your food as expected.
Repair Small Problems Fast
One final tip for getting the best performance from your appliances is to never postpone appliance repair. Even a seemingly small, unimportant problem may grow into a big, costly one if left unaddressed. Fortunately, you can rely on American Appliance Repair for fast, affordable service for fridges, freezers, ovens, cooktops, washers & dryers, and more. Please call us at the first sign of trouble and we will make every effort to come out to your home the same day you call and solve your problem.
