All
washers, from auntie's antique wringer washer to the new, cutting-edge front
loading washing machine, necessitate care and maintenance to work better, last
longer and get the job done more productively to save energy. Laundry appliances are a few of the biggest energy users in the home.
Front
loading washers will use considerably less water than the conventional top
loader; yet, that does not imply you ought to run out to buy a modern one!
Below are a few washing machine energy conserving suggestions:
Wash
clothing in cold water to preserve the energy needed to heat up the water
When
practical do primarily full loads. The washer will consume an equal amount of
energy for small and large loads, so fill it up.
Use
the high spin cycle to eliminate as much water as possible before placing in
the dryer
An
effective maintenance tip is to clean the automatic washer by running an empty
load with white vinegar or bleach. This will get rid of mold and mildew inside
the drum which might be causing an awful smell
Keep
the lid up (or open the door on front loaders) to make it possible for the
machine to thoroughly dry to minimize mold and mildew development
Do
look at the owner's guidebook that comes with new appliances for extra advice
on appropriate use and maintenance.
Danger! Dryer Lint
With
continued use the lint accumulation inside the dryer and dryer ventilation hose
grows to a significant level to become unsafe. Lint is formed in every load of
clothes you dry. This lint will develop inside the vent hose, dryer filter, and
inside the dryer. Air flow will be minimized; the dryer will get too hot and
produce a fire danger. Cleaning the lint screen after each and every load is
critical, but it is not enough to avoid the possible danger. The clothes dryer
is the most likely appliance to cause a fire.
Several
clues to watch for are ... clothes are taking much longer to dry, clothing is
very hot at the end of the cycle, the top of the dryer gets very hot, there is
little visible air coming from the vent , there is a burning smell in the
laundry area. Most dryer performance problems are a result of lint
accumulation.
Dryer
vent analysis and upkeep should be performed regularly to ensure dryer safety
and efficiency. Along with being a fire hazard, a poorly vented clothes dryer
will cost significantly more money to operate.
Basic
maintenance goes a long way ... visit this website frequently for appliance
repair and troubleshooting tips along with information on tips on how to make
home appliances endure longer and function better.
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Call
Callahan’s Appliance Service at 469-208-7613 to address all your home appliance
repair needs